Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and – Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or... – Via agrobacterium
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2011-11-08
Fox, David T (Department: 1638)
Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and
Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Via agrobacterium
C435S419000, C435S424000, C435S425000, C435S426000, C435S469000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08053638
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing the efficiency ofAgrobacterium-mediated transformation of host cells such as plant cells. Plant expression constructs comprising a gene encoding a VIP2 or VIP2-like polypeptide are provided, as well as methods for utilizing such constructs to enhanceAgrobacterium-mediated transformation efficiency.
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Anand Ajith
Mysore Kirankumar
Fox David T
SNR Denton US LLP
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
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