Genes encoding lepidopteran-active toxins from Bacillus thuringi

Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and – Plant – seedling – plant seed – or plant part – per se – Higher plant – seedling – plant seed – or plant part

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ABSTRACT:
Novel B.t. genes encoding toxins active against lepidopteran insects have been cloned from a novel lepidopteran-active B. thuringiensis isolate P515862. The DNA encoding the B.t. toxin can be used to transform various hosts to express the B.t. toxin.

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