Agrobacterium tumefaciens transformation of Musa species
US5792935A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8242
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods are provided for transforming Musa plants. In particular, methods for wounding meristematic Musa plant tissue to facilitate access of Agrobacterium tumefaciens comprising genetically-engineered T-DNA is provided. The methods may be used to transform the plant to produce pharmaceutical products or to alter the phenotypic trait of the fruit of the plant.
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