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Methods of producing feed by reducing endogenous protein levels in soybean

US5936140A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1997
Grant dateAug 10, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8254
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a plant seed obtained by crossing a first plant having reduced protease inhibitor activity with a second plant that is transformed to preferentially express a preselected protein whereby the content of an endogenous protein is diminished in the seed. Also provided are a method of reducing the level of endogenous proteins and a method of producing feed.

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