Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-30
2007-10-30
Bui, Phuong T (Department: 1638)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of mutation, cell fusion, or genetic modification
Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C435S320100, C435S419000, C800S287000, C536S023600
Reexamination Certificate
active
10355430
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes certain nucleic acid molecules that encode amino acid transporters in a plant, and complements and fragments thereof. Also set forth herein are methods for using such nucleic acid molecules for the purpose of altering the activity of such amino acid transporters.
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Bui Phuong T
Kumar Vinod
Monsanto Technology LLC
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
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