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Agricultural Research ServiceDate Filed:
January 12, 1996Abstract:
The invention is a method of altering the glutenin content of wheat seeds, as well as the plants and seeds made by this process. Wheat varieties with inferior baking properties can be enhanced by addition of glutenin genes. Changes in glutenin content result in changes in flour dough strength and mixing properties.Inventors:
Ann E. Blechl Olin D. Anderson USDA, ARS, WRRC USDA, ARS, WRRC 800 Buchanan Street 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 Albany, CA 94710 (510) 559-5716 (510) 559-5773
(510) 559-5777 -- fax (510) 559-5777 -- fax
e-mail: ablechl@pw.usda.gov e-mail: oandersn@pw.usda.gov
Industry Keywords:
biotechnology, wheat, gluten, genetic engineering, bread, cake, oriental noodle, cookie, flour noodle, cookie, flour
Gluten Genes and Their Uses
The invention is a gene assembled in vitro, which can be introduced into wheat for increasing or decreasing gluten content. The result is a wheat variety with superior flour for either the bread or cake industry. Wheat varieties considered unsuitable for making bread or cake can be enhanced by changes in gluten content, resulting in improved dough strength. The technology is applicable to growing wheat during times of the year or in areas of the country where such production would be otherwise impossible. The technology is applicable to companies engaged in the production of transgenic plants or seeds. Companies involved in the manufacture of baked goods would also benefit from the technology.
Reference:
Please refer to Patent Number 5,650,558, which issued on July 22, 1997.
Inventors:
Ann E. Blechl USDA, ARS, WRRC 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 (510) 559-5716 / Fax: (510) 559-5777 ablechl@pw.usda.gov |
Olin D. Anderson
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