Dow Agrosciences LLC

Dsm IP Assets B.v.

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Ann Owens Merlo

Terence Anthony Walsh

Daniel Gachotte

James George Metz

Jerry Kuner

Scott Bevan

Paul Gordon Roessler

Donald J Merlo

Dayakar Reddy Pareddy

Lining Guo

Mark Allen Thompson

Rod Aaron Herman

Barry W Schafer

James K Petell

Kitisri Sukhapinda

Jean L Roberts

Mary E Welter

Beth Rubin Wilson

Timothy Denver Hey

Daniel J Gachotte

Jerry M Kuner

The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).

Production of DHA and other LC PUFAs in plants

The invention provides recombinant host organisms genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms as well as products obtained from such organisms.

Compositions and methods include genetically encoding and expressing a novel delta-9 desaturase in plant cells. In some embodiments, methods of expressing nucleic acids in a plant cell to take advantage of the delta-9 desaturase enzyme's activity, such that the percent composition of saturated fatty acids in plant seeds is decreased and there is a concomitant increase in &#x394;9 fatty acids. In other embodiments, amino acid sequences have delta-9 desaturase activity. Methods can involve expression of delta-9 desaturase in plant cells, plant materials, and whole plants for the purpose of increasing the amount of mono unsaturated fatty acids in whole plants, plant seeds, and plant materials, for example, seeds.

Generation of transgenic canola with low or no saturated fatty acids

Novel polynucleotide sequences that encode insect toxins TcdA and TcbA have base compositions that differ substantially from the native genes, making them more similar to plant genes. The new sequences are suitable for use for high expression in both monocots and dicots. Transgenic plants with a genome comprising the nucleic acid of SEQ ID NO:4 are insect resistant.

Transgenic plants expressing photorhabdus toxin

Novel polynucleotide sequences that encode insect toxins TcdA and TcbA have base compositions that differ substantially from the native genes, making them more similar to plant genes. The new sequences are suitable for use for high expression in both monocots and dicots. Transgenic plants with a genome comprising a nucleic acid of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO:4 are insect resistant.

The invention disclosed herein provides genes and methods of creating and using said genes for expression in the seed of a plant like corn. When the genes are expressed endogenously, the result in the production of proteins that increase the nutritional value of the feed made from said seed. Also disclosed is a method of designing genes for use in production of proteins that can be expressed in a manner whereby the nutritional value of feed can be increased.

Nucleotide sequences of genes encoding sink protein and uses thereof for improving the nutritional quality of feeds

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Carmel, IN, United States of America

Ann Owens Merlo