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Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin genes and methods of use

US6063605A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1994
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/07
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel strains of the insecticidal microorganism Bacillus thurinaiensis are described. These contain novel genes, and in particular a gene coding for a novel insecticidal endotoxin, 81 kilodaltons in length, toxic to both Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. The novel strains and the genes they contain may be used to combat insect attack against plants.

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