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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 07, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Harry Y Yamamoto, Honolulu, HI (US);
Robert C Bugos, Honolulu, HI (US);
David C Rockholm, Honolulu, HI (US);
Assignee:
Calgene LLC, Davis, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12N / ; C12N / ; C12N / ; A01H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
800278 ; 536 236 ; 536 231 ; 800298 ; 800288 ; 800290 ; 435 691 ; 435 701 ; 435471 ; 435410 ; 435418 ; 435419 ; 4353201 ;
Abstract
DNA sequences encoding plant vde enzymes are provided herein. The sequences may be joined to heterologous DNA sequences for use as probes and in DNA constructs to modify the genotype of a host organism. DNA constructs and methods are provided to modify a host cell phenotype by altering the amount of photoprotection enzyme present in the host cell. In plastid containing host cells, zeaxanthin levels and sensitivity to light can be modified through alterations in the level of vde enzymes.