Potato leafhopper resistant alfalfa
US6127599A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2018 |
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 further relates to the method of crossing alfalfa plants containing the resistance to potato leafhopper to produce insect resistance.
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