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Sorghum
Event Code:N/A
Event Code: N/A
FFP
2015-03-04
Sorghum with modified levels of vitamin A, zinc and iron
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Species
Sorghum bicolor
Trade Name
Event Name
ABS188
Method of Introduction
Agrobacterium-mediated DNA transfer
Year of Approval
2015-03-04
Gene
LPA1, PSY1 and CRT1
Gene Product
LPA1 reduces synthesis of phytic acid which reduces sorghum’s zinc and iron availability to human. PSY1 and CRT1 synthesizes phytoene synthetases and phytoene desaturase which are required for the synthesis of beta-carotene (vitamin A).
Gene Function
Modified levels of vitamin A, zinc and iron
Traits
Sorghum with modified levels of vitamin A, zinc and iron
Developer
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
