The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol
biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides
and includes nucleic acid molecules and proteins associated with genes
that encode polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis
pathway. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such
agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production
of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic
plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition,
the present invention includes methods for the production of products
from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway as well as in production of
plants that are drought resistant.