Compositions and methods for increasing cellulose production
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsZhenbiao Yang, Stephen Karr
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to methods and compositions for genetically altering cellulose biosynthesis.
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A recombinant plant cell comprising a heterologous polynucleotide resulting in overexpression of an SRF-6, SRF-7 or homologs thereof, wherein the recombinant host cell comprises increased cellulose production compared to a wild-type cell.
A transgenic plant comprising overexpression of an SRF-6 and/or SRF-7 polypeptide, wherein the transgenic plant comprises increased cellulose production compared to a wild-type plant.
An isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide lacking all or a fragment of the extracellular domain of an SRF-6 polypeptide.
An isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide lacking all or a fragment of the extracellular domain of an SRF-7 polypeptide.
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