Nitrogen-regulated sugar sensing gene and protein and modulation thereof
US7554018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a nitrogen-regulated GATA transcription factor gene required for sugar sensing and the modulation of the expression of this gene to modulate a characteristic in a plant. The GATA transcription factor of the present invention is involved in regulating sugar sensing in plants and its expression is influenced by nitrogen status. Increased expression of this or substantially similar genes can produce plants with improved nitrogen utilization and increased yield.
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