Method for increasing a nicotinic alkaloid in a Nicotiana plant by introducing a mutation into the gene encoding the NbTF7 transcription factor and plants and products made by said method
US9175302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8218
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Plant metabolism and alkaloid levels can be regulated by transcription factors that regulate the nicotinic alkaloid biosynthetic pathway. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a transcription factor that negatively regulates alkaloid biosynthesis, such as nicotine biosynthesis. The present invention is directed to a method for increasing a nicotinic alkaloid in a nicotiana plant by introducing a mutation into the gene encoding the NbTF7 transcription factor. The present invention is also directed to mutagenized plants produced by this method and products made from these plants.
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