Mutant dwarfism gene of petunia
AssigneeGoldsmith Seeds, Inc.
InventorsMary H. Hunsperger, Mathilde H. Holtrop
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Abstract
This invention relates to a dwarf petunia plant, seed, variety and hybrid. More specifically, the invention relates to a petunia plant having a mutant gene for dwarfism which results in the reduced plant and flower size. The invention also relates to crossing inbreds, varieties and hybrids containing the dwarf gene to produce novel types and varieties of dwarf petunia plants and flowers for ornamental purposes.
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A petunia seed containing an allelic DNA genetic factor for dwarfism, wherein said seed has a pedigree which includes the plant 786-1-5-(4)-80.
Viable petunia seeds and plants and succeeding generations thereof grown from seeds deposited under ATCC Accession No. 75777 and petunia seeds and plants to which the dwarfism allele is transferred from said deposited seeds in succeeding generations thereof.
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