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Use of brown midrib-3 gene specific markers in maize for trait introgression

US9222141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Agrigenics Inc.

Inventors

Wei Chen · Taipei, TW
Nathan J. VanOpdorp · Geneseo, US
Siva P. Kumpatla · Carmel, US
Chandra-Shekara A. Channabasavaradhya · Westfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 11, 2011
Grant date	Dec 29, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 28, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for determining the zygosity of corn plants containing one or more brown midrib (BMR) mutations. The disclosure also concerns methods that are useful for enhancing the breeding process for BMR corn. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods for determining the zygosity of corn plants with respect to the bm3 allele.

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