Coniferin beta-glucosidase cDNA for modifying lignin content in plants
US5973228A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y302/01021
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cDNA molecule encoding coniferin beta-glucosidase is disclosed. This enzyme catalyzes one of the last steps in the synthesis of lignin in plants. Plants having modified lignin content may be produced by transformation with this cDNA (or parts of the cDNA), for example, in either sense or antisense orientation. The invention includes methods of altering-lignin content in plants using this cDNA, as well as transformed plants, such as conifers, having modified lignin content.
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