Bacillus thuringiensis toxins with improved activity
US5874288A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The subject invention pertains to B.t. toxins active against pests. More specifically, the subject invention pertains to truncated Cry6A toxins. These activated toxins are particularly effective for controlling coleopteran pests such as the corn rootworm and the alfalfa weevil.
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