Nematode control with proteinase inhibitors
US5494813A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods of controlling plant parasitic nematodes using proteinase inhibitors, particularly those in the Bowman-Birk family which includes cowpea trypsin inhibitors. Nematode resistance can be conferred on plants by transforming them to express a gene or other DNA coding for a proteinase inhibitor using standard genetic engineering techniques. Alternatively, proteinase inhibitors can be provided to nematodes or to the site of their attack.
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