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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2006
Kanwarpal S. Dhugga, Johnston, IA (US);
Chun Ping LI, Johnston, IA (US);
Jian G. Dong, Johnston, IA (US);
William D. Hitz, Wilmington, DE (US);
Matthias Liebergesell, West Des Moines, IA (US);
Scott E. Nichols, Westchester, PA (US);
Kristen K. Briggs, Del Mar, CA (US);
Kanwarpal S. Dhugga, Johnston, IA (US);
Chun Ping Li, Johnston, IA (US);
Jian G. Dong, Johnston, IA (US);
William D. Hitz, Wilmington, DE (US);
Matthias Liebergesell, West Des Moines, IA (US);
Scott E. Nichols, Westchester, PA (US);
Kristen K. Briggs, Del Mar, CA (US);
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IA (US);
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to the genetic manipulation of plants to produce polyhydroxyalkanoate, particularly in the peroxisomes. Methods for producing such polymers in plants and host cells are provided. Such methods find use in producing biodegradable thermoplastics in plants and other organisms. Nucleotide molecules, expression cassettes, and genetically manipulated host cell, plants, plant tissues, and seeds are also provided.