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Bacillus thuringiensis crystal polypeptides, polynucleotides, and compositions thereof

US8530411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2009
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2031

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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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