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Gene for Increased Plant Growth
Summary
Researchers at the National Research Council have isolated a hydroxysteriod dehydrogenase gene (AtHSD1) from plants which is involved in the formation of brassinosteroids. Over-expression of this gene results in transgenic plants with significantly greater biomass and vigour, increased seed yield, increased tolerance to salt and a suppression of ABA mediated seed dormancy.
This technology has been filed in PCT and is available for licensing from the NRC.
