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DNA sequences coding for a protein conferring male sterility

US6207883A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 1998
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8289
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a gene associated with male fertility, labeled Ms41-A, and a recessive mutant form thereof, labelled ms41-A, which confers male sterility. The Ms41-A gene is isolated from Arabidopsis, while the related gene Zm41-A is isolated from maize. Male-sterile plants are useful for the production of hybrid plants by sexual hybridization.

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