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Title: Plants with modified lignin content and methods for production thereof

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1150000
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The invention provides methods for decreasing lignin content and for increasing the level of fermentable carbohydrates in plants by down-regulation of the NST transcription factor. Nucleic acid constructs for down-regulation of NST are described. Transgenic plants are provided that comprise reduced lignin content. Plants described herein may be used, for example, as improved biofuel feedstock and as highly digestible forage crops. Methods for processing plant tissue and for producing ethanol by utilizing such plants are also provided.

Research Organization:
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-06ER64303
Assignee:
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation (Ardmore, OK)
Patent Number(s):
8,796,509
Application Number:
12/834,581
OSTI ID:
1150000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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