Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides associated with the lignin biosynthetic pathway are provided, together with constructs including such sequences. Methods for the modulation of lignin content, lignin structure and lignin composition in target organisms are also disclosed, the methods comprising incorporating one or more of the polynucleotides of the present invention into the genome of a target organism.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 25, 2003
Assignees:
Genesis Research & Development Corporation Limited, Rubicam Forests Industries Limited