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Method for agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plants

US8053638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2007
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2770/00023
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing the efficiency of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of host cells such as plant cells. Plant expression constructs comprising a gene encoding a VIP2 or VIP2-like polypeptide are provided, as well as methods for utilizing such constructs to enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation efficiency.

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