Herbicide-resistant sunflower plants and methods of use
US9035133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N43/50
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel herbicide-resistant sunflower plants designated as MUT31 and herbicide-resistant descendents thereof are provided. The MUT31 sunflower plants and the herbicide-resistant descendents thereof comprise increased resistance to at least one imidazolinone herbicide, when compared to wild-type sunflower plants. Methods for controlling weeds in the vicinity of these herbicide-resistant sunflower plants and methods for increasing the herbicide-resistance of a sunflower plant are also provided.
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