4-Coumarate co-enzyme a ligase promoter

Inventors

Vincent Lee C. Chiang
Chung-Jui Tsai, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Wen-Jing Hu

Files

Abstract

The present invention provides a Populus 4-coumarate Co-enzyme A ligase gene promoter that directs expression in the xylem of plants. The promoter is used in methods designed to alter lignin content, lignin structure, cellulose content and combinations thereof. The methods comprise operably linking said promoter to heterologous nucleic acid molecules.

Patent Number

US 6,831,208 B1

Assignee

Board of Control of Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI (US)

Application Number

09/530,663

Date Filed

11-12-1998

Certificate of Correction

No

Issue Date

12-14-2004

Disciplines

Engineering

Comments

For the most up-to-date information about this patent, including the availability of Certificates of Correction, be sure to check the United States Patent and Trademark Office's free, publicly accessible database: Patent Public Search https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/static/pages/landing.html

Recommended Citation

Chiang, Vincent Lee C.; Tsai, Chung-Jui; and Hu, Wen-Jing, "4-Coumarate co-enzyme a ligase promoter" (2004). Michigan Tech Patents. 90.
https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/patents/90