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Nucleic acid sequences to proteins involved in tocopherol synthesis

US7420101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2005
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P17/06
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Nucleic acid sequences and methods are provided for producing plants and seeds having altered tocopherol content and compositions. The methods find particular use in increasing the tocopherol levels in plants, and in providing desirable tocopherol compositions in a host plant cell.

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