Degradation of hydrophobic ester pesticides and toxins
US7858334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8259
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for degrading hydrophobic ester pesticides and toxins. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of insect esterases, and mutants thereof, in the bioremediation of hydrophobic ester pesticides and toxins residues, such as pyrethroid residues, contaminating the environment and horticultural commodities.
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