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Baciullus thuringiensis strains active against coleopteran insects

US5204100A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1991
Grant dateApr 20, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/832
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Four new strains of Bacillus thuringiensis are disclosed which are active against Coleoptera. The novel strains are identified through PCR technology using mixtures of carefully selected oligonucleotide primers that aid in the prediction of insect toxicity profile for the proteins produced by the strains.

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