The present invention is directed to a promoter, designated EPSP. The
present invention is also directed to DNA molecules including the EPSP
promoter, such as a DNA construct containing the promoter operably linked
to one or more genes or antisense DNA. The invention is further directed
to transformed plant tissue including the DNA molecule and to transformed
plants and seeds thereof. The promoter is useful for driving gene or
antisense expression for the purpose of imparting agronomically useful
traits such as, but not limited to, increase in yield, disease
resistance, insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, drought tolerance and
salt tolerance in plants.