Genomic structures and characterization of the 5′-flanking regions of acyl carrier protein and Δ4-palmitoyl-ACP desaturase genes from Coriandrum sativum

The seed-specific or seed-predominant promoters of acyl carrier protein (Cs-ACP1) and Δ4-palmitoyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase (Cs-4PAD) genes, which are involved in the biosynthesis of petroselinic acid, were isolated from coriander (Coriandrum sativum) and analyzed in coriander endosperms and transgenic Arabidopsis. The expression of Cs-ACP1 and Cs-4PAD genes was coordinately regulated during seed development.