Method for producing modified starch
US7534931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8245
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for modifying plants by manipulating the activity of a combination of plant enzymes having starch synthase activity, in particular starch synthase II (SSII) and starch synthase III (SSIII). Modified plants, their use as food products and starch, in particular obtained from a modified potato plant, having novel properties and uses thereof are also disclosed.
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