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Commercial production of laccase in plants

US6800792B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2001
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8257
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Expression of laccase in plants at commercial levels of production is provided. The laccase gene is preferably operably linked with promoter sequences preferentially directing expression of laccase to the seed of the plant, and may additionally include sequences directing expression to the plant cell wall. Methods of improving the process of introducing DNA into plants via Agrobacterium are also provided.

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