Method for increasing stress tolerance in plants

Details Method for increasing stress tolerance in plants Method for increasing stress tolerance in plants

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Mehta, Ashwin (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

C435S419000, C435S468000

Reexamination Certificate

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07038111

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving the drought resistance of plants. More specifically, the present invention utilizes overexpression of a molybdenum cofactor sulfurase in plants and plant cells.

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