Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and – Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Kubelik, Anne (Department: 1638)
Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and
Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C435S320100
Reexamination Certificate
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10462465
ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses a transgenic method for enhancing sink strength in female reproductive organs. It involves the expression of nucleic acids encoding acid invertase or ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase floral tissue. The invention also includes expression constructs used in the method.
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Habben Jeffrey E.
Tomes Dwight T.
Zinselmeier Christopher
Kubelik Anne
McKee Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International , Inc.
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