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Maize genes for controlling plant growth and organ size and their use in improving crop plants

US9518266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2013
Grant dateDec 13, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 12, 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 ZmARGOS gene family. The invention provides genomic sequence for the ZmARGOS genes. ZmARGOS is responsible for controlling plant growth, organ size and yield in crop plants.

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