Down regulation of auxin response factor NbTF7 to increase nicotine in a plant
US9976153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2035 |
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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. In particular, the present disclosure provides methods for the inhibition of Nicotiana benthamiana auxin response factor (NbTF7) to increase alkaloid biosynthesis in plants.
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