GLK genes for improved fruit quality
US9549509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/415
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for improving fruit quality in plants that have low or reduced levels of Golden2-like (GLK) activity in the green fruit (e.g., cultivated tomato). The methods involve introgressing genes encoding functional GLKs into the plant so that they are expressed in the green fruit of the plant and thereby increase chloroplast biogenesis in the fruit. The plants of the invention have improved fruit quality, such as increased levels of starch, soluble solids, and/or sugars.
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