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Title: Compositions and methods for improved plant feedstock

Abstract

The invention provides methods for modifying lignin content and composition in plants and achieving associated benefits therefrom involving altered expression of newly discovered MYB4 transcription factors. Nucleic acid constructs for modifying MYB4 transcription factor expression are described. By over-expressing the identified MYB4 transcription factors, for example, an accompanying decrease in lignin content may be achieved. Plants are provided by the invention comprising such modifications, as are methods for their preparation and use.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1164686
Patent Number(s):
8901371
Application Number:
13/462,583
Assignee:
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. (Ardmore, OK)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
C - CHEMISTRY C07 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY C07K - PEPTIDES
C - CHEMISTRY C12 - BIOCHEMISTRY C12N - MICROORGANISMS OR ENZYMES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC05-00OR22725
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 May 02
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
09 BIOMASS FUELS; 59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES; 60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES

Citation Formats

Shen, Hui, Chen, Fang, and Dixon, Richard A. Compositions and methods for improved plant feedstock. United States: N. p., 2014. Web.
Shen, Hui, Chen, Fang, & Dixon, Richard A. Compositions and methods for improved plant feedstock. United States.
Shen, Hui, Chen, Fang, and Dixon, Richard A. Tue . "Compositions and methods for improved plant feedstock". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1164686.
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