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Bacillus thuringiensis gene encoding a coleopteran-active toxin

US5186934A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1991
Grant dateFeb 16, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/075
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel B.t. gene encoding a toxin which is toxic to coleopteran insects has been cloned from a coleopteran-active B. thurningiensis microbe. The DNA encoding the B.t. toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes to express the B.t. toxin. These recombinant microbes can be used to control coleopteran insects in various environments.

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