Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Kevin W. Buckley
  • Patent number: 6660849
    Abstract: By this invention, compositions and methods of use related to &bgr;-ketoacyl-ACP synthases. Of special interest are synthases obtainable from Cuphea species. Amino acid and nucleic acid for synthase protein factors are provided, as well as methods to utilize such sequences in constructs for production of genetically engineered plants having altered fatty acid compositions. Of particular interest is the expression of synthase protein factors in conjunction with expression of plant medium-chain acyl-ACP thioesterases for production of increased levels and/or modified ratios of medium-chain fatty acids in oils of transgenic plant seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Calgene LLC
    Inventor: Katayoon Dehesh