Described herein are inventions in the field of genetic engineering of
plants, including isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding Sucrose
Synthase-like (S US-like) polypeptides to improve agronomic,
horticultural, and quality traits. This invention relates generally to
nucleic acid sequences encoding proteins that are related to the presence
of seed storage compounds in plants. More specifically, the present
invention relates to SUS-like nucleic acid sequences encoding sugar and
lipid metabolism regulator proteins and the use of these sequences in
transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods
for manipulating sugar-related compounds and for increasing oil level and
altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention
further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to
stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of
seed storage compounds.
