MUMBAI, India, June 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411088788 A) filed by International Centre For Genetic Engineering And on November 16, 2024, for A Novel Vector And Method Of Its Production Thereof.
Inventors include Kaul, Tanushri; Thangaraj, Arul Prakash; Bharti, Jyotsna; and Verma, Rachana.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: The present invention provides a vector for knocking out one or more genes for increasing iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) amount and decreasing the amount of cadmium (Cd). The present invention also discloses a method for preparation of the said vector and introducing the vector for developing improved plant with enhanced or improved Fe and Zn accumulation and decreased Cd translocation into rice grain endosperms and high nutrient use efficiency (NUE). The present invention also discloses a plant with increased amount of iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and decreased amount of cadmium (Cd).
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