| abstract |
The construction gene pTOM5 is involved in the carotenoid pathway, which produces carotenes, lutein, xanthophylls and pigments such as lycopene. The object of the invention is to modify (inhibit or promote) the synthesis of such compounds in plants using new DNA constructs comprising a DNA sequence homologous to part or all of the gene encoded by the clone pTOM5, preceded by a plant promoter. In particular, you can change the color of parts of the plant, and especially the fruit. We describe yellow tomatoes. |