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Binary methods of increasing accumulation of essential amino acids in seeds

US6080913A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1996
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2016

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

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for genetically modifying plants to increase the levels of essential amino acids in seed. The present methods involve a combination of: PA1 a) providing an increased reservoir or source of a target amino acid population in vegetative tissue; with PA1 b) a complementary protein sink.

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