Modulation of Solanaceae fruit ripening
US11732014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8261
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a transcription factor gene that plays a key role in Solanaceae fruit ripening. Plants overexpressing the gene have fruits with deeper pigmentation and ripen more rapidly than controls. The invention also relates to transgenic plants comprising said gene, and methods of making said plants.
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