Nematode-active toxins and genes which code therefor

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1998-05-12

2000-12-26

Low, Christopher S. F.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

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536 2371, C07H 2104

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ABSTRACT:
This invention concerns genes or gene fragments which have been cloned from novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates which have nematicidal activity. These genes or gene fragments can be used to transform suitable hosts for controlling nematodes.

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