The present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules and nucleic
acid constructs, and other agents associated with fatty acid synthesis,
particularly the ratios of saturated and unsaturated fats. Moreover, the
present invention is directed to plants incorporating such agents where
the plants exhibit altered ratios of saturated and unsaturated fats. In
particular, the present invention is directed to plants incorporating
such agents where the plants exhibit altered ratios of monounsaturated to
polyunsaturated fatty acids.