Hydroperoxide lyase gene from maize and methods of use
US6444874B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P7/26
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for enhancing disease resistance, and modulating levels of flavor molecules in plants are provided. The compositions comprise nucleotide sequences encoding maize HPL genes. The methods comprise expressing hydroperoxide lyase (HPL) genes in plants, plant cells, and plant tissues. Expression cassettes comprising the HPL sequences of the invention are provided, as well as transformed plant cells, plant tissues, and plants.
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