Modification of lignin biosynthesis

Details Modification of lignin biosynthesis Modification of lignin biosynthesis

2005-07-25

2010-02-16

Mehta, Ashwin (Department: 1638)

Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and

Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or...

The polynucleotide encodes an inhibitory rna molecule

C800S278000, C800S286000

Reexamination Certificate

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07663023

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for decreasing lignin content and improving lignin profiles. Also provided are the plants prepared by the methods of the invention. Such plants may exhibit improved digestibility relative to prior plants.

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