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Limited transpiration traits and breeding methods in maize

US10954527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC. · US
North Carolina State University · US

Inventors

Mark Cooper · Johnston, US
Carlos Messina · Des Moines, US
Thomas Sinclair · Raleigh, US
Graeme Hammer · Brisbane, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 4, 2016
Grant date	Mar 23, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12Q2600/13
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods to improve drought tolerance and increasing yield by the application limited transpiration trait in maize plants are provided. Expression of the limited transpiration trait in maize under increasing vapor pressure deficit conditions provide positive impact on overall crop yield, depending on environmental conditions.

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