Maize ERECTA genes for improving plant growth, transpiration, efficiency and drought tolerance in crop plants
US7847158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides of the ZmERECTA gene family. The invention provides nucleic acid sequences for the Zm ERECTA genes. ZmERECTA is responsible for controlling plant growth, organ size and yield in crop plants.
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