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Composition and method for plant pathogen resistance

US6166295A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1997
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/415
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The NDR1 gene of Arabidopsis thaliana has been cloned and sequenced. NDR1 is necessary for plant defense mediated by numerous disease resistance gene m products. Expression of NDR1 in transgenic plants confers resistance to a broad variety of plant pathogens.

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