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Method of large scale mutagenesis in tomato plants

US7365247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2004
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8241
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rapid and large-scale production of tomato mutants by utilizing a miniature tomato plant which can be crossed with tomato commercial plants. Mutations are induced in the miniature tomato cultivars and desired mutants are subsequently identified in the resulting mutant tomato population.

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