Enzymes that synthesize zingiberene
US8952221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to nucleic acids encoding a zingiberene synthase that enables host cells and plants to make zingiberene that is useful in fragrances and for repelling or killing insects. The invention also relates to isolated zingiberene synthases and to methods for making zingiberenes.
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