Nicotianamine aminotransferase and gene therefor
US6897300B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A protein having an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 or an amino acid sequence having said amino acid sequence with a single or plural amino acids deleted, replaced or added, and having the nicotianamine aminotransferase activity, a gene encoding said protein as well as utilization thereof for enhancement of ability of absorbing insoluble iron in soil and for improvement of resistance to iron deficiency are provided.
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