Producing transgenic brassica plants with increased glucosinolate synthesis comprises causing overexpression of the gene coding for transcription factor MYB51

摘要

Producing transgenic brassica plants with increased glucosinolate synthesis comprises causing overexpression of the gene coding for transcription factor MYB51. Independent claims are also included for: (1) recombinant vector comprising a promoter suitable for expression in brassica plant, cDNA coding for transcription factor MYB51 uder the control of the promoter, at least one restriction/recombination site and at least one reporter gene; (2) brassica plant produced as above having increased glucosinolate biosynthesis and/or an increased glucosinolate content, or progeny of such a plant, e.g. produced by vegetative means or by crossing or by protoplast production; (3) producing glucosinolates by cultivating transgenic brassica plants as above and extracting and purifying the synthesized glucosinolates. ACTIVITY : Cytostatic; Virucide; Immunosuppressive; Insect repellent. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.