Maize variety and method of production

US8735690B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The Regents of the University of California · US
• The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture · US

Inventors

• Markus Pauly · Copenhagen, DK
• Sarah Hake · Bolinas, US
• Florian J. Kraemer · Berkeley, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 2, 2011
• Grant date: May 27, 2014
• Expiry date: Jul 10, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C08B37/0057
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a maize plant, seed, variety, and hybrid. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a maize plant containing a Cal-1 allele, whose expression results in increased cell wall-derived glucan content in the maize plant. The disclosure also relates to crossing inbreds, varieties, and hybrids containing the Cal-1 allele to produce novel types and varieties of maize plants.