Virus resistant plants transformed with a PVY protease gene
US5589612A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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