Stress-protected transgenic plants

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2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Collins, Cynthia (Department: 1638)

Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and

Method of introducing a polynucleotide molecule into or...

The polynucleotide confers resistance to heat or cold

C800S298000, C536S023600, C435S252300, C435S320100, C435S419000, C435S468000

Reexamination Certificate

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07084323

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods for increasing a plant's tolerance to environmental stress.

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