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Modulating plant carbon levels

US7329797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2005
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/146
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) carbon levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding carbon-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased carbon levels.

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