Genes encoding p-coumarate 3-hydroxylase (C3H) and methods of use
US7071376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8255
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for altering secondary metabolism in plants, specifically phenylpropanoid metabolism. The present invention is further directed to a mutant p-coumarate 3-hydroxylase gene, referred to herein as the ref8 gene, its protein product which can be used to prepare gene constructs and transgenic plants. The gene constructs and transgenic plants are further aspects of the present invention.
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