Genes encoding insecticidal proteins
US11060103B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel gene sequences encoding insecticidal proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis strains. Particularly, new chimeric genes encoding a CryIC, CryIB or CryID protein are provided which are useful to protect plants from insect damage. Also included herein are plant cells or plants comprising such genes and methods of making or using them, as well as plant cells or plants comprising one of such chimeric gene and at least one other such chimeric genes.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.