Use of HrmA proteins and their genes for broad range protection of plants against bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens
US6342654B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8283
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The use of an avr gene hrmA to induce systematic acquired resistance in plant cells, plant seeds, plant tissues and plants is disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of low level expression of promoters in combination with the hrmA gene to provide broad-spectrum pathogen resistance in plant cells, plant seeds, plant tissues and plants.
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