Bacillus thuringiensis gene encoding hymenopteran-active toxins
US5616495A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/82
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates with hymenopteran activity are described. Also described are toxins having the advantageous hymenopteran activity. This invention further concerns genes or gene fragments which have been cloned from the novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates which have formicidal activity. These genes or gene fragments can be used to transform suitable hosts for controlling ants.
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