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Coleopteran-active bacillus thuringiensis isolates and genes encoding coleopteran-active toxins

US5286486A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1992
Grant dateFeb 15, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2012

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

Abstract

Certain known and available strains of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) have been found to have activity against coleopteran pests. Previously, these strains were not known to have any insecticidal properties. The B.t. strains can be used in various environments to control coleopteran pests, e.g., the Colorado Potato Beetle. Also described are novel toxins, and genes coding for these toxins, which have coleopteran activity.

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