Method for altering nitrogen or oil content of seeds by down regulating AGL11 expression or activity
US7179957B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the genetic manipulation of the expression of the AGL11 gene and homologs thereof in order to alter protein or oil levels in a seed of a crop plant. The downregulation of AGL11 is associated with an increase in protein concentration in the plant seed. Conversely, upregulating the AGL11 gene is associated with an increase in oil concentration in the plant seed.
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