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Starch synthase polynucleotides and their use in the production of new starches

US6734341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2002
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y204/01021
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins that are involved in starch biosynthesis. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants, and antibody compositions. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering the amount and/or morphology of starch in plants.

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