Herbicide target genes and method

The invention relates to genes isolated from Arabidopsis that code for proteins essential for seedling growth. The invention also includes the methods of using these proteins as an herbicide target, based on the essentiality of the gene for normal growth and development. The invention is also useful...

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Main Authors Levin, Joshua Z, Budziszewski, Gregory J, Potter, Sharon L, Wegrich, Lynette M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 14.05.2002
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Summary:The invention relates to genes isolated from Arabidopsis that code for proteins essential for seedling growth. The invention also includes the methods of using these proteins as an herbicide target, based on the essentiality of the gene for normal growth and development. The invention is also useful as a screening assay to identify inhibitors that are potential herbicides. The invention may also be applied to the development of herbicide tolerant plants, plant tissues, plant seeds, and plant cells. The invention relates to genes isolated from Arabidopsis that code for proteins essential for seedling growth. The invention also includes the methods of using these proteins to discover new herbicides, based on the essentiality of the genes for normal growth and development. The invention can also be used in a screening assay to identify inhibitors that are potential herbicides. The invention is also applied to the development of herbicide tolerant plants, plant tissues, plant seeds, and plant cells.