Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl Inc.
Down-regulation of auxin responsive genes for improved plant performance
Methods for modulating plants using optimized ZmSAUR down-regulation constructs are disclosed. Also disclosed are nucleotide sequences, constructs, vectors, and modified plant cells, as well as transgenic plants displaying increased seed and/or biomass yield, improved tolerance to abiotic stress such as drought or high plant density, improved nitrogen utilization efficiency, increased ear tissue growth or kernel number.
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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Olga Nikolaevna Guofu Lisa I. Brooke Paulette Marie
Danilevskaya Li Hagen Peterson-Burch Gardner