Phytate polynucleotides and methods of use
US7714187B2 · kind B2 · utility
1Cited by
0References
5Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8245
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the level of phytate in plants. More specifically, the invention relates to methods of modulating the level of phytate utilizing nucleic acids comprising Ins (1,3,4,5,6)P52-kinase (IP2K) nucleotide sequences to modulate the expression of IP2K in a plant of interest. The compositions and methods of the invention find use in agriculture for improving the nutritional quality of food and feed by reducing the levels of phytate and/or increasing the levels of non-phytate phosphorus in food and feed. The invention also finds use in reducing the environmental impact of animal waste.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.