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Maize ERECTA genes for improving plant growth, transpiration, efficiency and drought tolerance in crop plants

US9024141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2010
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2034

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

Abstract

The present invention provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides of the ZmERECTA gene family. The invention provides nucleic acid sequences for the Zm ERECTA genes. ZmERECTA is responsible for controlling plant growth, organ size and yield in crop plants.

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