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Maize RS324 promoter and methods for use thereof

US6426446B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2000
Grant dateJul 30, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8227
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The current invention provides the maize RS324 promoter. Compositions comprising this sequence are described, as are plants transformed with such compositions. Further provided are methods for the expression of transgenes in plants comprising the use of these sequences. The methods of the invention include the direct creation of transgenic plants with the RS324 promoter by genetic transformation, as well as by plant breeding methods. The sequences of the invention represent a valuable new tool for the creation of transgenic plants, preferably having one or more added beneficial characteristics.

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