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Antimicrobial peptides and uses thereof

US8592651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2006
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2028

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

Abstract

The subject invention pertains to methods and materials for enhancing microbial resistance in plants. Specifically exemplified herein are grapevines transformed with polynucleotides that express a peptide which confers antimicrobial activity.

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