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DMI1 gene encodes a protein that is required for the early steps of bacterial and fungal symbioses

US7205450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2003
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/415
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to isolated DMI11 genes from Medicago truncatula which play a major role both in the early steps of Nod factor signaling that trigger several key developmental responses in the host plant and in the establishment of mycorrhizal symbiosis. The invention also relates to transgenic plants and plant cells expressing the DMI1 protein for increased root nodulation, and methods for transforming plants with a M. truncatula DMI1 gene.

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