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Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase

US6552250B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2000
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8247
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Isolated polynucleotides encoding Brassica napus diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase (DGAT) are provided. Also provided are the encoded DGAT polypeptides, transgenic plants which express DGAT, and methods for making such plants. The DGAT-encoding polynucleotides are useful for increasing triacylglycerol (TAG) synthesis, seed oil content, and oil quality in plants.

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