Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Patent
1997-07-31
1999-02-23
Prouty, Rebecca E.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
536 231, 536 2371, 435419, 43525233, 43525234, 4353201, 424 932, 800302, C12N 1532, C12N 121, C12N 1563, C12N 510
Patent
active
058742883
ABSTRACT:
The subject invention pertains to B.t. toxins active against pests. More specifically, the subject invention pertains to truncated Cry6A toxins. These activated toxins are particularly effective for controlling coleopteran pests such as the corn rootworm and the alfalfa weevil.
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Cardineau Guy
Knuth Mark
Thompson Mark
Mycogen Corporation
Prouty Rebecca E.
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