Bacillus thuringiensis isolates active against lepidopteran pests
US5556784A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/832
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a Bacillus thuringiensis strain(s) which solely produces a CryIA(a) crystal delta-endotoxin having a molecular weight of 130,000 daltons and is active against lepidopteran pests. The invention is also related to a spore(s), mutant(s), or crystal delta-endotoxin obtainable therefrom. Furthermore, the invention relates to insecticidal compositions comprising the B.t. strain, spore, mutant or crystal delta-endotoxin of the present invention. The invention further relates to methods of using the insecticidal compositions to control an insect pest(s) of the order Lepidoptera.
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