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Virus resistant plants transformed with a PVY protease gene

US5589612A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1993
Grant dateDec 31, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/503
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An isolated DNA sequence which codes for a potyvirus protease gene is disclosed herein. A method for providing resistance to infection by a virus by expressing a protease gene in plants is also disclosed. Transgenic potato plants and tubers containing the protease gene are also disclosed.

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