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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2008
Richard A. Dixon, Ardmore, OK (US);
Luzia V. Modolo, Castelo, ES;
Gregory Peel, Ardmore, OK (US);
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK (US);
Abstract
The invention provides method and compositions for the modulation of anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin production in plants. The methods of the invention allow creation of plants having novel phenotypes. Increased expression of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins in plants may be used to increase the nutritional value of food plants for both human and animal consumption. Increased proanthocyanidin content also reduces the potential for bloat in animals fed certain forage plants low in condensed tannin content. The invention may also be used to modify plant pigmentation, and for nutraceutical and food colorant production.