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Title: Compositions and methods for xylem-specific expression in plant cells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1414411

The invention provides promoter sequences that regulate specific expression of operably linked sequences in developing xylem cells and/or in developing xylem tissue. The developing xylem-specific sequences are exemplified by the DX5, DX8, DX11, and DX15 promoters, portions thereof, and homologs thereof. The invention further provides expression vectors, cells, tissues and plants that contain the invention's sequences. The compositions of the invention and methods of using them are useful in, for example, improving the quantity (biomass) and/or the quality (wood density, lignin content, sugar content etc.) of expressed biomass feedstock products that may be used for bioenergy, biorefinary, and generating wood products such as pulp, paper, and solid wood.

Research Organization:
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC02-07ER64494
Assignee:
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Patent Number(s):
9,845,478
Application Number:
13/821,095
OSTI ID:
1414411
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2011 Sep 13
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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