Floral induction gene
US7199282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/827
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides an FPA polynucleotide sequence which is involved in controlling the flowering time of plants. The present invention also provides a vector incorporating the protein coding sequence, or a portion or homolog thereof, as well as a genetically modified plant. Also disclosed are methods of producing a genetically modified plant in which the flowering time of the plant has been selectively altered, and methods for reducing the activity of FLC mRNA in plants containing the FLC gene.
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