Ryegrass CBF3 gene: identification and isolation

摘要

The present invention relates to genes, proteins and methods comprising or utilizing C-repeat binding factors (CBF), specifically CBF3 in the ryegrass family. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to using ryegrass CBF3 for altering cold tolerance and growth in plants, specifically in warm season grasses, turfgrasses, fodder plants and microorganisms.