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Transgenic plants expressing temporin peptides

US7081568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

University of Victoria Innovation and Development Corporation · CA

Inventors

Santosh Misra · Victoria, CA
William W. Kay · Victoria, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 20, 2003
Grant date	Jul 25, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 8, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

Transgenic plants that express temporin peptides are disclosed. In certain embodiments, these plants have enhanced, broad-spectrum pathogen resistance and are useful as agricultural or horticultural crops. In other embodiments, the plants are used to produce large quantities of the temporin peptide.

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