Methods for modulating apical bud development in a plant
AssigneeUniversity of Maryland
InventorGary Dale Coleman
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for regulating the development of apical bud formation in a plant comprising the step of modulating the expression of PtFD1 or a protein having substantial identity to PtFD1, in the plant. Transgenic poplar trees that either overexpress PtFD1 or that down regulate PtFD1 are also provided. Also provided are methods for identifying the regulatory targets of PtFD1.
Claims22
A method of modulating apical bud development in a plant comprising regulating the expression of an FD protein of interest in the plant, wherein the amino sequence of said FD protein has substantial identity to the amino acid sequence of PtFD1 or a functional portion thereof, wherein PtFD1 has the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1.
A transgenic poplar that overexpresses PtFD1.
A transgenic poplar that down-regulates the expression of PtFD1.
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