Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of DNA sequences of plant origin. Said sequences code for a polypeptide with aspartate carbamyltransferase (E.C.2.1.3.2) activity. The aim of the invention is to produce a test system for finding inhibitors of the aspartate carbamyltransferase. According to the invention, it has been proven for the first time and by means of the antisense technology that aspartate carbamyltransferase is a herbicidal target.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of DNA sequences of plant origin. Said sequences code for a polypeptide with aspartate carbamyltransferase (E.C.2.1.3.2) activity. The aim of the invention is to produce a test system for finding inhibitors of the aspartate carbamyltransferase. According to th e invention, it has been proven for the first time and by means of the antisen se technology that aspartate carbamyltransferase is a herbicidal target.