Control of nitrogen fixation in rhizobia that associate with cereals
US12281299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2510/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are engineered rhizobia having nif clusters that enable the fixation of nitrogen under free-living conditions, as well as ammonium and oxygen tolerant nitrogen fixation under free-living conditions. Also provided are methods for producing nitrogen for consumption by a cereal crop using these engineered rhizobia.
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