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Virus/herbicide resistance genes, processes for producing same and their use

US5792926A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

Hoechst GmbH · DE

Inventors

Rudolf Schneider · Niedernhausen, DE
Gunter Donn · Hofheim, DE
Hubert Mullner · Kelkheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 2, 1995
Grant date	Aug 11, 1998
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 2, 2015

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12N2770/00022
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Virus genes, such as coat protein genes, which confer viral resistance or bring about a reduction in the signs of infection by the corresponding virus can be combined with herbicide-resistance genes, such as the phosphinothricin resistance gene, for the transformation of plants. A combination of a viral gene and a herbicide-resistance gene facilitates the selection of transgenic plants. In addition, in practical field cultivation, the vitality of the plants is increased by the virus tolerance, and an improved plant protection is possible due to the herbicide resistance gene.

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