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Disease resistant plants

US8138392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2009
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N65/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides transgenic plants with resistance to infection by a root-infecting fungal plant pathogen such as Phymatotrichopsis omnivora. Also provided are methods of making such plants. Further provided are nucleic acid vectors for producing such a plant. Additionally, methods are provided for growing a dicotyledonous plant that is resistant to root rot disease in soil that comprises Phymatotrichopsis omnivora, or another pathogen.

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