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Down-regulating gene expression in insect pests

US9914925B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Devgen NV · BE

Inventors

Myriam Beghyn · Zwijnaarde, BE
Thierry Bogaert · Kortrijk, BE
Pascale Feldmann · Wondelgem, BE
Romaan Raemaekers · Zevergem, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2015
Grant date	Mar 13, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to genetic control of infestation by insect pest species, particularly prevention and/or control of pest infestation of plants, using interfering ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules. Compositions and combinations containing the interfering RNA molecules of the invention for use in topical applications, for example in the form of insecticides.

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