MANIPULATING PHB GENES FOR PLANT BIOMASS ACCUMULATION AND YIELD

摘要

The present invention provides methods for increasing plant biomass and plant seed yield through overexpression of a PHB gene. Also provided are plants with increased biomass and seed yield comprising overexpression of a PHB gene produced by such methods. Plants described herein may be used, for example, for improved production of biofuels.

主权项

1. A method of altering plant biomass comprising increasing expression of a PHB8 gene in a plant, wherein the biomass of the plant is increased when compared to a plant that lacks the increased expression.