Bioactive peptides having detrimental effects on pest slugs

US11723370B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture · US
• Oregon State University · US

Inventors

• Man Yeon Choi · Albany, US
• Ruth C. Martin · Corvallis, US
• SEUNGJOON AHN · Corvallis, US
• Rory McDonnell · Temecula, US
• SUJAYA RAO · Houston, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 25, 2020
• Grant date: Aug 15, 2023
• Expiry date: Aug 25, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07K14/001
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are synthetic peptides developed from slug and insect neuropeptides. Peptides described can be used to repel, control or deter slugs, including the gray garden slug (Deroceras reticulatum), from feeding on agricultural and horticultural plants. The peptides can be combined with bait materials, or applied directly to plants or areas, or produced by genetically modified plants.