Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and – Plant – seedling – plant seed – or plant part – per se – Higher plant – seedling – plant seed – or plant part
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-03
2010-12-21
Kubelik, Anne (Department: 1638)
Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and
Plant, seedling, plant seed, or plant part, per se
Higher plant, seedling, plant seed, or plant part
C536S023600, C424S093200, C435S418000, C800S279000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07855327
ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions for modulating development and defense responses are provided. Nucleotide sequences encoding defensin proteins are provided. The sequences can be used in expression cassettes for modulating development, developmental pathways, and defense responses. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided.
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Acevedo Pedro A. Navarro
Cahoon Rebecca
Harvell Leslie
Herrmann Rafael
Lu Albert L.
Alston & Bird LLP
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Kubelik Anne
Pioneer Hi-Bred International , Inc.
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