Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically modified chrysanthemum plants expressing altered inflorescence. The chrysanthemum flavonoid pathway is manipulated to produce plants with blue or violet inflorescence. Blue delphinidin pigments are produced by the expression of flavonoid 3?5? hydroxylase and (optionally) the suppression of flavonoid 3? hydroxylase activity.

Abstract: Presently provided are a cineraria-derived polynucleotide which can act as a promoter for a coding region of flavonoid 3?,5?-hydroxylase (F3?5?H and a F3?5?H gene construct which carries the polynucleotide. The cineraria-derived petal-specific promoter can be as polynucleotide having the nucleotide sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO: 9 or a polynucleotide which can hybridize with the polynucleotide having the nucleotide sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO: 9 under stringent conditions and can act as a promoter for a coding region of flavonoid. 3?,5?-hydroxylase (F3?5?H). The gene construct can be used, for inhibiting the expression of a gene in an RNAi method, which has, as a loop, a polynucleotide comprising the whole or a part of a first intron of the presently provided cineraria-derived polynucleotide.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a novel cineraria-derived polynucleotide which can act as a promoter for a coding region of flavonoid 3?,5?-hydroxylase (F3?5?H); and a novel F3?5?H gene construct which carries the polynucleotide. Specifically disclosed are: a cineraria-derived petal-specific promoter which is selected from the group consisting of (1) a polynucleotide having the nucleotide sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO:9 and (2) a polynucleotide which can hybridize with the polynucleotide having the nucleotide sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO:9 under stringent conditions and can act as a promoter for a coding region of flavonoid 3?,5?-hydroxylase (F3?5?H); and a gene construct for inhibiting the expression of a gene in an RNAi method, which has, as a loop, a polynucleotide comprising the whole or a part of a first intron of the novel cineraria-derived polynucleotide.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of plant molecular biology and agents useful in the manipulation of plant physiological or biochemical properties. More particularly, the present invention provides genetic and proteinaceous agents capable of modulating or altering the level of acidity or alkalinity in a cell, group of cells, organelle, part or reproductive portion of a plant. Genetically altered plants, plant parts, progeny, subsequent generations and reproductive material including flowers or flowering parts having cells exhibiting an altered cellular pH compared to a non-genetically altered plant are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having flavonoid 3?,5?-hydroxylase (F3?5?H) activity and to the use of the genetic sequence and/or its corresponding polypeptide thereof inter alia to manipulate color in flowers or parts thereof or in other plant tissue. More particularly, the F3?5?H has the ability to modulate dihydrokaempferol (DHK) metabolism as well as the metabolism of other substrates such as dihydroquercetin (DHQ), naringenin and eriodictyol. Even more particularly, the present invention provides a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having F3?5?H activity when expressed in rose or gerbera or botanically related plants. The instant invention further relates to antisense and sense molecules or RNAi-inducing molecules corresponding to all or part of the subject genetic sequence or a transcript thereof. The present invention further relates to promoters which operate efficiently in plants such as rose, gerbera or botanically related plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically modified plants expressing altered inflorescence. More particularly, expression of at least two flavonoid 3?S? hydroxylases and at least one dihydroflavonol-4-reductase is achieved, leading to the production of dephinidin pigments and altered color phenotypes.

Abstract: The invention relates to genetically engineered plants with altered inflorescence. Plants such as spray carnations are transformed with a non-indigenous flavonoid 3?,5? hydroxylase (F3?5?H) and dihydroflavanol-4-reductase (DFR) in conjunction with a genetic suppressor of indigenous DFR. Preferably the substrate specificity of the indigenous DFR is different to the non-indigenous DFR in order to enhance the colour of the inflorescence.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a novel cineraria-derived polynucleotide which can act as a promoter for a coding region of flavonoid 3?,5?-hydroxylase (F3?5?H); and a novel F3?5?H gene construct which carries the polynucleotide. Specifically disclosed are: a cineraria-derived petal-specific promoter which is selected from the group consisting of (1) a polynucleotide having the nucleotide sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO:9 and (2) a polynucleotide which can hybridize with the polynucleotide having the nucleotide sequence depicted in SEQ ID NO:9 under stringent conditions and can act as a promoter for a coding region of flavonoid 3?,5?-hydroxylase (F3?5?H); and a gene construct for inhibiting the expression of a gene in an RNAi method, which has, as a loop, a polynucleotide comprising the whole or a part of a first intron of the novel cineraria-derived polynucleotide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically modified chrysanthemum plants expressing altered inflorescence. The chrysanthemum flavonoid pathway is manipulated to produce plants with blue or violet inflorescence. Blue delphinidin pigments are produced by the expression of flavonoid 3?5? hydroxylase and (optionally) the suppression of flavonoid 3? hydroxylase activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having methyltransferase activity and the use of the genetic sequence and/or the polypeptide to modify one or more phenotypic characteristics of a plant. More particularly, the methyltransferase of the present invention acts on flavonoids, preferably wherein the flavonoid is an anthocyanin. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to a polypeptide having S-adenosyl-L-methionine: anthocyanin 3?-O-methyltransferase or S-adenosyl-L-methionine: anthocyanin 3?, 5?-O-methyltransferase activity. The present invention still further provides a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having methyltransferase activity derived from Petunia, Torenia Fuchsia or Plumbago or botanically related plants.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘FLORIJADE’ is characterized, inter alia, by pronounced spray habit, perennial and profuse bloom, and green foliage. Dianthus ‘FLORIJADE’ is suitable for use, for example, as a flowering plant in pots, containers, window boxes, and the garden, but is primarily suited for the production of cut flowers. Dianthus ‘FLORIJADE’ is not hardy and is typically grown in a glasshouse. These traits set ‘FLORIJADE’ apart from all existing varieties, lines, strains, or sports of Dianthus. In particular, Dianthus ‘FLORIJADE’ has bright purple/violet flowers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically modified plants expressing altered inflorescence. More particularly, expression of at least two flavonoid 3?S? hydroxylases and at least one dihydroflavonol-4-reductase is achieved, leading to the production of dephinidin pigments and altered colour phenotypes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having methyltransferase activity and the use of the genetic sequence and/or the polypeptide to modify one or more phenotypic characteristics of a plant. More particularly, the methyltransferase of the present invention acts on flavonoids, preferably wherein the flavonoid is an anthocyanin. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to a polypeptide having S-adenosyl-L-methionine:anthocyanin 3?-O-methyl-transferase or S-adenosyl-L-methionine:anthocyanin 3?,5?-O-methyltransferase activity. The present invention still further provides a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having methyltransferase activity derived from Petunia, Torenia Fuchsia or Plumbago or botanically related plants.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘FLORIAGATE’ is characterized inter alia by pronounced spray habit, perennial and profuse bloom, and green foliage. Dianthus ‘FLORIAGATE’ is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots, containers, window boxes and the garden, but is primarily suited for the production of cut flowers. Dianthus ‘FLORIAGATE’ is not hardy and is grown in a glasshouse. These traits set ‘FLORIAGATE’ apart from all other existing varieties, lines, strains or sports of Dianthus. In particular, Dianthus ‘FLORIAGATE’ has bright purple/violet flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘FLORIJADE’ is characterized, inter alia, by pronounced spray habit, perennial and profuse bloom, and green foliage. Dianthus ‘FLORIJADE’ is suitable for use, for example, as a flowering plant in pots, containers, window boxes, and the garden, but is primarily suited for the production of cut flowers. Dianthus ‘FLORIJADE’ is not hardy and is typically grown in a glasshouse. These traits set ‘FLORIJADE’ apart from all existing varieties, lines, strains, or sports of Dianthus. In particular, Dianthus ‘FLORIJADE’ has bright purple/violet flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘FLORIAGATE’ is characterized inter alia by pronounced spray habit, perennial and profuse bloom, and green foliage. Dianthus ‘FLORIAGATE’ is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots, containers, window boxes and the garden, but is primarily suited for the production of cut flowers. Dianthus ‘FLORIAGATE’ is not hardy and is grown in a glasshouse. These traits set ‘FLORIAGATE’ apart from all other existing varieties, lines, strains or sports of Dianthus. In particular, Dianthus ‘FLORIAGATE’ has bright purple/violet flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ is characterized inter alia by altered inflorescence with respect to tissue and/or organelles including flowers or flower parts. This trait sets ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ apart from all other existing varieties, lines, strains or sports of Dianthus. In particular, Dianthus ‘FLORIAMETRINE’ has bright purple/violet flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘Floripearl’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; spray-type inflorescence form; and purple violet-colored flowers positioned upright on strong peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘Floriemerald’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; spray-type inflorescence form; and dark purple-colored flowers positioned upright on strong peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘Floriruby’, characterized by its upright plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; spray-type inflorescence form; and purple-colored flowers positioned upright on strong peduncles.