DNAs coding for flavone synthase, methods of using flavone synthase DNAs, and plants, flowers, and vectors containing flavone synthase DNAs
AssigneesSuntory Flowers Limited, Suntory Limited
InventorsMasako Mizutani, Yoshikazu Tanaka, Takaaki Kusumi, Shin-ichi Ayabe, Tomoyoshi Akashi
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Abstract
A DNA encoding a flavone synthase that synthesizes flavones from flavanones, vectors containing said DNAs, and plants expressing same are disclosed. Methods of producing the protein which synthesizes flavones from flavanones, methods of altering the composition of flavonoids or the amount of flavonoids in a plant, methods of altering flower color and plant photosensitivity, and methods of controlling interactions between plants expressing the protein and microorganisms are also disclosed.
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An isolated DNA or RNA encoding a protein, wherein said protein has an activity of synthesizing flavones from flavanones, further wherein the protein has the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO:
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An isolated DNA having the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:
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