Methods for improving the activity of .delta.-endotoxins against insect pests
US6077824A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/325
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are methods for increasing the activity of B. thuringiensis .delta.-endotoxins against Coleopteran insect pests. Also disclosed are methods for mutagenizing nucleic acid sequences encoding these polypeptides, and increasing insect resistance in transgenic plants expressing these genes.
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