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Bacillus thuringiensis gene encoding hymenopteran-active toxins

US5616495A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1994
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 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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