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Squash leaf curl virus (SLCV) resistance in cucurbits

US8609928B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2010
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/13
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a new Squash Leaf Curl Virus (SLCV) resistant gene slc-2 in cucurbit plants and plants comprising the slc-2 gene. The invention also provides molecular markers linked to slc-2 gene. The invention further provides methods of breeding to produce plants that are resistant to SLCV, and the resistant plants produced by such methods.

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