Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and – Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-31
2011-05-31
O Hara, Eileen B (Department: 1638)
Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and
Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C800S298000, C800S320100, C800S320000, C800S320200, C800S320300, C536S023600, C435S410000, C435S412000, C435S468000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07951993
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to plant genetic engineering. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves and increasing productivity through inhibition of ethylene. The compositions and methods of the invention involve dominant negative ethylene receptors that interfere with ethylene signaling.
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