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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2009
Jeffrey M. Hegstad, Ankeny, IA (US);
Jeffrey E. Habben, Urbandale, IA (US);
Nicholas J. Bate, Urbandale, IA (US);
Jeffrey M. Hegstad, Ankeny, IA (US);
Jeffrey E. Habben, Urbandale, IA (US);
Nicholas J. Bate, Urbandale, IA (US);
Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc, Johnston, IA (US);
Abstract
Methods and compositions for modulating expression of knotted1 (kn1) polypeptides in seed and reproductive tissue are provided. Polynucleotide sequences encoding knotted1 transcription factor polypeptides are expressed in a spatially and/or temporally regulated manner with expression preferentially in developing flowers, pods, ears and/or seeds, or to other reproductive structures during flowering and seed development, to create a sequestered effect resulting in plants that produce increased yield and may have greater flower, pod, ear and/or seed retention. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues and seed are also provided.