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Transgenic plant-based methods for plant pests using RNAi

US8853489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2006
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2030

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for controlling pest infestation using double stranded RNA molecules. The invention provides methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, as well as pesticidal agents and commodity products produced by the inventive plants. The invention also provides transgenic plants that are resistant to insect pest infestation.

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