Citrus tristeza virus based vectors for foreign gene/S expression
US10093939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8203
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are viral vectors based on modifications of the Citrus Tristeza virus useful for transfecting citrus trees for beneficial purposes. Included in the disclosure are viral vectors including one or more gene cassettes that encode heterologous polypeptides. The gene cassettes are positioned at desirable locations on the viral genome so as to enable expression while preserving functionality of the virus. Also disclosed are methods of transfecting plants and plants transfected with viral vector embodiments.
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