Promoter of a maize major latex protein gene and methods of using it to express heterologous nucleic acids in transformed plants
US6861577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8279
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods to aid in protecting plants from invading pathogenic organisms are provided. The compositions of the invention comprise an anti-pathogenic gene, including the promoter driving expression of the gene, and the protein encoded by the anti-pathogenic gene. The compositions find use in methods for reducing or eliminating damage to plants caused by plant pathogens. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided having enhanced disease resistance.
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