Gene combinations that alter the quality and functionality of soybean oil

US6426448B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY · US

Inventors

• John Russell Booth, Jr. · Chester, US
• Richard Broglie · Berkeley, US
• William D. Hitz · Wilmington, US
• Anthony J. Kinney · Wilmington, US
• Susan Knowlton · Elkton, US
• Scott Sebastian · Hockessin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 3, 1999
• Grant date: Jul 30, 2002
• Expiry date: May 3, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12N15/8247
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Novel gene combinations resulting in novel lipid profiles of soybean seeds and oil extracted from such seeds are disclosed. Methods for making such combinations are also described. In addition, the oils of this invention are disclosed to be useful in the manufacture of margarine and spread products.