Novel combinations of 5', 3' and intron genetic elements are provided forenhanced expression in transgenic plants. The elements are associated with afructose 1,6-bisphosphatase gene, a chlorophyll a/b binding protein gene, aubiquitin gene, a nopaline synthase gene, and/or a heat shock gene.Recombinant DNA molecules containing the non-translated 5' and/or 3' non-translated elements of the invention are further provided, as are plant cells,tissues and plants containing those DNA molecules.