Method of producing hybrid catharanthus using male sterility
AssigneeGoldsmith Seeds, Inc.
InventorRobert N. Bowman
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for creating and utilizing genetic male-sterile Catharanthus for hybrid periwinkle production. The method makes use of a mutated male sterility allele which suppresses pollen production in otherwise fertile plants. Individual plants expressing the male sterility factor are incapable of self pollination and can be used as female parents in hybrid seed production. Methods are disclosed for transferring this system into any inbred line of interest for use in hybrid seed production in Catharanthus.
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A Catharanthus seed containing an allelic DNA genetic factor for male sterility designated msGS and deposited under ATCC Accession No. 203176.
Viable Catharanthus seeds deposited under ATCC Accession No. 203176 on Sep. 1, 1998 and plants grown from said deposited seeds and the progeny thereof, wherein the progeny contain the male sterile allele designated msGS.
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