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Engineering single-gene-controlled staygreen potential into plants

US7838730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2008
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8289
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.

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