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Hm2 cDNA from maize encoding disease resistance polypeptide

US6211440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1999
Grant dateApr 3, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8282
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides isolated Hm2 nucleic acids. The invention further provides expression cassettes, transferred host cells, and transgenic plants. Also, the invention provides methods of imparting disease resistance to plants susceptible to fungal pathogens, which utilize cyclic tetrapeptide toxins.

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