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Method for characterizing insecticidal properties of unknown bacillus strains

US5506099A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1993
Grant dateApr 9, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2013

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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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