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Nucleic acid sequences to proteins involved in isoprenoid synthesis

US6541259B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2000
Grant dateApr 1, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P17/06
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Nucleic acid sequences and methods are provided for producing plants and seeds having altered tocopherol content and compositions. The methods find particular use in increasing the tocopherol levels in plants, and in providing desirable tocopherol compositions in a host plant cell.

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