Modified Vip3 polypeptides
AssigneeSyngenta Participations AG
InventorJoseph M. Watts
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to the vegetative insecticidal proteins (Vips) modified to comprise heterologous bacterial carbohydrate binding modules and the methods of use thereof. Expression of modified proteins resulted in variations to activity against lepidopteran pest species of agricultural importance such as Corn earworm and Fall armyworm conveying broad spectrum insect control.
Claims9
A modified Vip3A polypeptide comprising a heterologous carbohydrate binding module (CBM), wherein the CBM is from a bacterial β-1,4-mannanase and is substituted for all or a portion of Domain III of a Vip3A polypeptide, and wherein the modified Vip3A polypeptide comprises all or a portion of SEQ ID NO:2 and is pesticidal against an insect.
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