US Patent:
20110289625, Nov 24, 2011
Inventors:
Rujin Chen - Ardmore OK, US
Jianghua Chen - Ardmore OK, US
Liangfa Ge - Ardmore OK, US
Yasuhiro Ishiga - Ardmore OK, US
Kirankumar Mysore - Ardmore OK, US
Srinivasa Rao Uppalapati - Lone Grove OK, US
International Classification:
A01H 5/00
A01H 5/02
A01H 5/04
A01H 5/12
A23K 1/14
C12N 15/113
C12N 5/10
C12N 15/82
C07C 29/74
A23K 3/02
A01H 5/10
C12N 5/04
US Classification:
800279, 800298, 800320, 800312, 8003201, 800301, 435410, 536 241, 435419, 800278, 800281, 568913, 426 54, 426665
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for enhancing agronomic properties in plants by down-regulation of a PALM transcription factor. Nucleic acid constructs for down-regulation of PALM are described. Transgenic plants are provided that comprise increased leafy tissue and increased disease resistance. Plants described herein may be used, for example, as improved forage crops or in biofuel production.