Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a Myb-related transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the Myb-related transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the Myb-related transcription factor in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods of increasing isoflavonoid production in isoflavonoid-producing plants by transforming plants with at least one construct expressing at least a portion of a flavanone 3-hydroxylase, a C1 myb transcription factor, and an R-type myc transcription factor that regulate expression of genes in the phenylpropanoid pathway.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid sequence encoding isoflavone synthase. The invention also relates to the construction of chimeric sequences encoding all or a substantial portion of the enzymes, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric sequence results in production of altered levels of the enzyme in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a RNA-directed RNA polymerase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a Myb-related transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the Myb-related transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the Myb-related transcription factor in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods of increasing isoflavonoid production in isoflavonoid-producing plants by transforming plants with at least one construct expressing at least a portion of a flavanone 3-hydroxylase, a C1 myb transcription factor, and an R-type myc transcription factor that regulate expression of genes in the phenylpropanoid pathway.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding corn (Zea mays), rice (Oryza sativa), or wheat (Triticum aestivum) NPR1 homologs. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the NPR1 homolog, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the NPR1 homolog in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated isoflavone synthase 1 (IFS1) promoter nucleic acid fragment. The invention also relates to the construction of chimeric genes comprising all or a portion of the IFS1 promoter directing the expression of transgenes, in sense or antisense orientation.

Abstract: A method for altering the ratio of total daidzein to total genistein in isoflavonoid-producing plants by using a C1 myb transcription factor and an R-type myc transcription factor is described. Also described are plant comprising these transcription factors in their genome as well as isoflavonoid-containing products made from seeds of these plants. Such products have an increased ratio of total daidzein to total genistein when compared to the total daidzein to total genistein ratio of a control.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a transcription or gene expression regulator. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the transcription or gene expression regulator, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the transcription or gene expression regulator in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a Myb-related transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the Myb-related transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the Myb-related transcription factor in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated peptide-methionine sulfoxide reductase nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering peptide-methionine sulfoxide reductase levels in plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants, and antibody compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a Myb-related transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the Myb-related transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the Myb-related transcription factor in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a factor involved in gene expression. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the factor involved in gene expression, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the factor involved in gene expression in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a glycolysis or respiration protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the glycolysis or respiration protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the glycolysis or respiration protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a chromatin associated protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the chromatin associated protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the chromatin associated protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding all or a substantial portion of a soybean homolog of the Phaseolus vulgaris PvAlf transcription activator. The invention also relates to the construction of chimeric genes encoding all or a portion of a soybean homolog of the Phaseolus vulgaris PvAlf transcription activator, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of a plant homolog of the Phaseolus vulgaris PvAlf transcription activator in a transformed host cell. The invention also relates to targeting of the soybean homolog of the Phaseolus vulgaris PvAlf transcription activator to a novel promoter region by the addition of either a DNA-binding domain or a protein-protein interaction domain, thus leading to a higher level of gene expression.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a transcription coactivator. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the transcription coactivator, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the transcription coactivator in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a glycolysis or respiration protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the glycolysis or respiration protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the glycolysis or respiration protein in a transformed host cell.