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Bacillus thuringiensis crystal polypeptides, polynucleotides, and compositions thereof

US7858849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2007
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/146
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides insecticidal polypeptides related to shuffled Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1 polypeptides. Nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides of the invention are also provided. Methods for using the polypeptides and nucleic acids of the invention to enhance resistance of plants to insect predation are encompassed.

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