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Methods and means for modulating cellulose biosynthesis in fiber producing plants

US7482508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2003
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8246
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides novel genes involved in cellulose biosynthesis and methods using such genes to modulate cellulose biosynthesis in fiber-producing plants such as cotton. The invention also provides methods for identifying and isolating alleles of these genes in a population of fiber-producing plants that correlate with the quality of the produced fibers.

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