Tomato ripening TOM41 compositions and methods of use

摘要

PCT No. PCT/GB94/01611 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 10, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 10, 1996 PCT Filed Jul. 27, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/04152 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 9, 1995The present invention provides a method for modifying fruit ripening characteristics in plants and is particularly suitable for modification of tomato plants. The DNA expressing an enzyme involved in fruit ripening has been identified and characterized. The DNA is useful in genetically modifying plants to improve shelf life, flavor, resistance to post-harvest pathogens and improved processing characteristics.