Sclerotinia-inducible promoters and their uses
US6667427B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8282
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods to aid in protecting plants from invading pathogenic organisms are provided. The compositions of the invention comprise anti-pathogenic nucleotide sequences, including their promoters, and polypeptides encoded by the anti-pathogenic nucleic acid sequences. The compositions find use in methods for reducing or eliminating damage to plants caused by plant pathogens. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided having enhanced disease resistance.
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