Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Mutation employing a chemical mutagenic agent
Reexamination Certificate
2003-05-12
2009-06-16
Kubelik, Anne R (Department: 1638)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of mutation, cell fusion, or genetic modification
Mutation employing a chemical mutagenic agent
Reexamination Certificate
active
07547550
ABSTRACT:
Tetraploid watermelon inbreds are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds and plants of the tetraploid watermelon inbreds, the methods of propagating the tetraploid inbreds through seeds and tissue culture. The invention also relates to methods of producing the triploid seedless watermelon seeds and plants by crossing the tetraploid inbreds with diploid watermelon inbreds, and to the triploid plants produced therefrom.
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