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Dilution of genetic traits

US7998475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2004
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K67/30
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Undesirable genetic traits, such as resistance to toxin, can be inhibited or reversed by introducing sexually compatible individuals substantially homozygous for the sensitive allele, such as the wild type, into the target population.

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