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Bacillus thuringiensis toxins with improved activity

US6303364A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1998
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention pertains to B.t. toxins active against pests. More specifically, the subject invention pertains to truncated Cry6A toxins. These activated toxins are particularly effective for controlling coleopteran pests such as the corn rootworm and the alfalfa weevil.

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