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Viral-based transient-expression vector system for trees

US8629334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2008
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2770/00043
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are viral vectors suitable for transfection into woody trees for purposes of delivering and expressing beneficial genes with increased stability. Specifically exemplified herein are vectors for transfecting citrus trees. The vectors allow for the expression of useful proteins, such as those that can protect the tree from disease.

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