Biological devices and methods of use thereof to produce carotenoids
AssigneeBio Capital Holdings, LLC
InventorRaul CUERO RENGIFO
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Abstract
Described herein are devices and methods for using the same to produce carotenoids. The carotenoids produced by the devices and methods disclosed herein do not require the ultra purification that is common in conventional or commercial methods. The devices and methods disclosed herein also enhance one or more physical properties of plants treated with the devices described herein.
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A DNA construct comprising the following genetic components:
- (a) a gene that expresses beta-carotene hydroxylase, (b) a gene that expresses lycopene epsilon cyclase, and (c) a gene that expresses 1-deoxy-D-xylylose phosphate synthase.
A DNA construct comprising the following genetic components:
- (a) a gene that expresses beta-carotene hydroxylase and (b) a gene that expresses lycopene epsilon cyclase, wherein at least one promoter is positioned before the gene that expresses beta-carotene hydroxylase and the gene that expresses lycopene epsilon cyclase.
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