Modified Bacillus thuringiensis genes with improved expression in plant cells, methods of production on and use
US5952547A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/146
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to modified Bacillus thurigiensis genes with improved expression in plant cells, their preparation and uses. The invention relates more particularly to DNA fragments encoding all or part of a Bt insecticidal crystal protein, modified by translationally neutral modification(s) in cryptic promoter(s) and/or abortive intron(s). The invention also discloses method of preparing such modified DNAs, and methods of protecting plants from an insect pest.
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