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Title: DNA encoding for plant digalactosyldiacylglycerol galactosyltransferase and methods of use

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OSTI ID:1174561

The cDNA encoding digalactosyldiacylglycerol galactosyltransferase (DGD1) is provided. The deduced amino acid sequence is also provided. Methods of making and using DGD1 to screen for new herbicides and alter a plant's leaf lipid composition are also provided, as well as expression vectors, transgenic plants or other organisms transfected with said vectors.

Research Organization:
Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-98ER20305
Assignee:
Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Patent Number(s):
6,642,436
Application Number:
09/565,909
OSTI ID:
1174561
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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