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ADS genes for reducing saturated fatty acid levels in seed oils

US8674176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2010
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8247
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to enzymes involved in lipid metabolism. In particular, the present invention provides coding sequences for Arabidopsis Desaturases (ADS), the encoded ADS polypeptides, and methods for using the sequences and encoded polypeptides, where such methods include decreasing and increasing saturated fatty acid content in plant seed oils.

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