Genes encoding 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) enzymes for plant metabolic engineering
US7297541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8273
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.
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