Method for agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plants
US8053638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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