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Bacillus thuringiensis crystal polypeptides, polynucleotides, and compositions thereof

US8575433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2009
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2032

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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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