Modification of lignin content and composition in plants

Overview

Information

Number
6441272
Application
09/453323
Filing date
12/02/1999
Issue date
08/27/2002
Inventor(s)
Zheng-Hua Ye
US Classification
435/252.3; 435/252.33; 435/320.1; 536/23.2; 536/24.1; 800/278; 800/295
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Citations

Bayer (1)
ZENECA (1)
Monsanto (1)

Abstract

Abstract

Plants and methods of preparing plants having reduced lignin content and/or altered lignin composition are provided. The activities of caffeoyl-CoA O-methyltransferase and/or caffeic acid O-methyltransferase enzymes in the modified plants are reduced.

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Tech Analysis

Class Subclass Type Reference Factor Citation Factor Strength Grant time Early grant (%)
435 252.3 Emerging Average Seminal Medium Average 42.4
435 252.33 Emerging Average Average Medium Average 45.2
435 320.1 Emerging Average Seminal Medium Average 37.7
536 23.2 Emerging Average Seminal Medium Average 43.4
536 24.1 Emerging Average Seminal Medium Average 35.6
800 278 Emerging Average Seminal Medium High Average 55.5
800 295 Emerging Average Seminal Medium High Average 57.6