Plant protecting and regulating compositions – Plant growth regulating compositions – Organic active compound containing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Clardy, S. Mark (Department: 1617)
Plant protecting and regulating compositions
Plant growth regulating compositions
Organic active compound containing
C504S271000, C504S275000, C504S292000, C504S320000, C504S322000, C504S326000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07109149
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for the alteration of fertility in plants through modulation of floral GABA levels. The techniques of the invention may find use in plant breeding techniques. Also provided by the invention are assays for the screening of candidate modulators of GABA metabolism or GABA analogs through the identification of affects on fertility following application of the candidate modulator to a plant. The technique provides an alternative to animal testing and is amenable to large scale application.
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Brass Laura
Palanivelu Ravishankar
Preuss Daphne
Clardy S. Mark
The University of Chicago
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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