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Virus-resistant plants

US4970168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1989
Grant dateNov 13, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2770/40022
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Transgenic plants are disclosed which are resistant to virus infection by Potato Virus X and Potato Virus Y. Plant genes and transformation vectors are also disclosed. Potato plants, for example, Russet Burbank variety, are made resistant to dual infection by Potato Virus X and Potato Virus Y by transforming the plant to express the coat proteins of the two viruses.

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