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Temporal seed promoters for expressing genes in plants

US7179959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2003
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8247
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of plant genetic engineering. More specifically, the present invention relates to seed specific gene expression during a defined period of embryogenesis. The present invention provides promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds, and methods of modifying, producing, and using the same.

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