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Kernel productivity of plants through the modulation of glutamine synthetase activity

US8426704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2007
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/146
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for improving the kernel productivity of a maize plant, wherein said method comprises overexpressing in said plant at least one glutamine synthetase isoenzyme, in order to increase the number and/or the size of kernels.

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