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Title: Gene encoding acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase

Patent ·
OSTI ID:378136

A DNA encoding an acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase (ACCase) from a photosynthetic organism and functional derivatives are disclosed which are resistant to inhibition from certain herbicides. This gene can be placed in organisms to increase their fatty acid content or to render them resistant to certain herbicides. 5 figs.

Research Organization:
Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, MO (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-83CH10093
Assignee:
Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,559,220/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-418,893
OSTI ID:
378136
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 24 Sep 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English