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Nicotianamine aminotransferase and gene therefor

US6897300B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 1998
Grant dateMay 24, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 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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