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Potato leafhopper resistant alfalfa

US5908974A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 1996
Grant dateJun 1, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 12, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01H5/12
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an insect resistant alfalfa seed, alfalfa plant, and an alfalfa variety. More specifically, the invention relates to an alfalfa plant having resistance to the insect potato leafhopper. The invention also relates to an increased level of resistance to potato leafhopper and other pests. The invention flier relates to the method of crossing alfalfa plants containing the resistance to potato leafhopper to produce insect resistance.

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