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Genes encoding lepidopteran-active toxins and transformed hosts

US5206166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1992
Grant dateApr 27, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/825
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel Bacillus thuringiensis genes encoding toxins which are active against lepidopteran insects have been cloned from novel lepidopteran-active B. thuringiensis microbes. The DNA encoding the B. thuringiensis toxins can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes to express the B. thuringiensis toxins. These recombinant microbes can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.

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