Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Treatment of micro-organisms or enzymes with electrical or... – Modification of viruses
Patent
1995-01-03
1996-04-02
Fox, David T.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Treatment of micro-organisms or enzymes with electrical or...
Modification of viruses
435 691, 536 231, 536 2372, 536 241, 800205, 800DIG40, 800DIG42, 800DIG43, 800DIG44, C12N 1500, A01H 104, C07H 1700
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ABSTRACT:
An isolated DNA sequence which codes for a potyvirus replicase gene is disclosed herein. A method for providing resistance to infection by a virus by expressing a replicase gene in plants is also disclosed. Transgenic potato plants and tubers containing the replicase gene are also disclosed.
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Jilka Joseph M.
Tumer Nilgun E.
Bonner Grace L.
Fox David T.
Hoerner, Jr. Dennis R.
McElwain Elizabeth F.
Monsanto Company
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