Methods and means to modify a plant genome

US9670496B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Bayer CropScience N.V. · BE
• BAYER CROPSCIENCE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

• Kathleen D'Halluin · Mariakerke, BE
• Jan Dittgen · Frankfurt, DE
• Stefan Jansens · Evergem, BE
• Frank Meulewaeter · Merelbeke, BE
• Koen Weterings · Raleigh, US
• Hal MOSER · Bakersfield, US
• Thomas Wilde · Neu-Anspach, DE
• Ruediger Hain · Frankfurt, DE
• Udo Bickers · Kelkheim, DE
• Linda Trolinder · Idalou, US
• Gary Henniger · Lubbock, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 7, 2014
• Grant date: Jun 6, 2017
• Expiry date: Mar 19, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12Y113/11027
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods and means are provided to modify in a targeted manner the genome of a plant in close proximity to an existing elite event using a double stranded DNA break inducing enzyme. Also provided are plants, in particular cotton plants showing tolerance to a field dose of at least 1× of at least one HPPD inhibitor, and methods for making such plants.