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Expression of Enzymes Involved in Cellulose Modification

U.S. Patent 6,013,860


Technology Description

Novel compositions and methods useful for genetic engineering of plant cells to provide expression in the plastids of a plant or plant cell of cellulose degrading enzymes.

Inventors

Michael E. Himmel; Steven R. Thomas; David J. Schaaf; David M. Stalker

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