Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Plant cell or cell line – per se ; composition thereof;... – Culture – maintenance – or preservation techniques – per se
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Hwu, June (Department: 1661)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Plant cell or cell line, per se ; composition thereof;...
Culture, maintenance, or preservation techniques, per se
C435S430100, C435S430000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07906334
ABSTRACT:
A method for reproducing conifers by somatic embryogenesis is disclosed. A galactose-containing compound is used as a carbon source for an embryogenic culture during at least one of the steps of induction, proliferation, and prematuration.
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Attree Stephen M.
Denchev Plamen
Kong Lisheng
Lobatcheva Irina I.
Radley Reed A.
Cellfor Inc.
Hwu June
Michael Best & Friedich LLP
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