DNA, constructs, cells and plants derived therefrom

Abstract

Process for the inhibition of the production of a gene product in a plant cell which comprises generating in the cell while the gene product is being expressed mRNA from recombinant DNA coding for part only of the gene product: also constructs for use in the process, and cells and plants that carry out the process. Specifically applicable to control of fruit ripening, in particular in tomatoes.

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