Improved plant germplasm

Details Improved plant germplasm Improved plant germplasm

C - Chemistry, Metallurgy

12

N

C12N 15/82 (2006.01) A01H 5/00 (2006.01) C12N 5/10 (2006.01) C12N 9/88 (2006.01) C12N 15/29 (2006.01) C12N 15/31 (2006.01) C12N 15/54 (2006.01) C12N 15/55 (2006.01) C12N 15/56 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2140267

A recombinant plant genome contains a gene cascade such that it is incapable of producing a mature plant but requires the presence of a chemical inducer. The gene cascade includes a gene switch which is inducible by external application of a chemical inducer and which controls expression of a gene product which affects expression of a second gene in the genome. Survival or development of the plant is dependant upon either expression or non-expression of the second gene and application of the indu- cer, therefore, selects whether or not the plant develops. In one example the second gene encodes a cytotoxic molecule and ex- pression of that gene is fatal to the plant. In another example the second gene encodes a desirable characteristic which may be excised selectively by applying or withholding chemical application. The second gene may be placed under control of a develop- ment regulated promoter.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Improved plant germplasm does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Improved plant germplasm, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Improved plant germplasm will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1981193