METHODS FOR PRODUCING PARTHENOCARPIC OR FEMALE STERILE TRANSGENIC PLANTS

摘要

Described is the use of the promoter region of the DefH9 gene of Anthirrhinummajus or of a promoter of a homologous genedisplaying the same expression pattern and characteristics for theestablishment of parthenocarpy or female sterility in plants, for increasinggynogenesis or for enhancing fruit setting and development. Also described arerecombinant DNA molecules comprising a DefH9 promoterin combination with a DNA sequence which upon expression in plants leads tothe above mentioned effects. Furthermore, described areplant cells and plants transformed with such recombinant DNA molecules.