Document Number: 20080271212
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for the expression of transgenes in monocot plants including maize are disclosed. In the invention, gene silencing is avoided by use of monocot-homeologous sequences from plants of the genus Coix for transformation. Included in these transgene sequences are Coix promoters, enhancers, coding sequences and terminators. Suitable alternatives to maize-derived transgenes are desirable for expression in maize in that homology-based gene silencing can limit or effectively eliminate transgene expression.
Application Number: 11838724
Primary Class: 800312
Sub-Classes: 536 236, 800298, 8003201, 8003202, 8003203, 800314, 8003172, 8003173, 8003174
Inventors: Alan L. Kriz, Gales Ferry, CT, US; Michael H. Luethy, Old Mystic, CT, US; Dale A. Voyles, Griswold, CT, US
Attorney, Agent or Firm: SONNENSCHEIN NATH & ROSENTHAL LLP, P.O. BOX 061080, SOUTH WACKER DRIVE STATION, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, US
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Publication Date: 2008-10-30
PDF: 20080271212
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