Characterization of a Glyphosate-Tolerant Enzyme from <i>Streptomyces svecius</i>: A Distinct Class of 5-Enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate Synthases
Samantha L. Griffin, Jonathan R. Chekan, Justin M. Lira, Andrew E. Robinson, Carla N. Yerkes, Daniel L. Siehl, Terry R. Wright, Satish K. Nair, Robert M. Cicchillo
Abstract
, when transformed into stable plants, provides robust (≥4× field rates) vegetative/reproductive herbicide tolerance and has utility in weed-control systems comparable to that of commercialized events.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyGlyphosateEnzymeStreptomycesGeneBiochemistryATP synthaseGeneticsBotanyBiotechnologyBacteriaWeed Control and Herbicide ApplicationsPesticide and Herbicide Environmental StudiesPlant tissue culture and regeneration