Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-26
2008-11-11
Baum, Stuart F. (Department: 1638)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of mutation, cell fusion, or genetic modification
Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C435S468000, C800S278000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07449335
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for enhancing plant transformation. One such method entails making an excision in a selected seedling at the point where two cotyledons meet, and then vortexing the cut seedling in a solution comprising a transforming bacterium such asAgrobacterium.
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Rommens Caius
Weeks J. Troy
Ye Jingsong
Baum Stuart F.
Foley & Lardner LLP
J.R. Simplot Company
Zheng Li
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