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US 6,372,211 B1Granted
Methods and compositions for controlling insects
AssigneeMonsanto Technolgy LLC
InventorsBarbara G. Isaac, John T. Greenplate, John P. Purcell, Charles P. Romano
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for controlling insects by co-expressing an amino acid oxidase and a second enzyme that provides insecticidal activity when present in a mixture with the amino acid oxidase are disclosed. Also disclosed are DNA and protein sequences, and transformed microorganisms and plants useful for achieving such insect control.
Claims16
A composition for controlling insect infestation of plants, said composition comprising:
- a lysine oxidase enzyme;
- and a protein comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO:41
- wherein said composition is ingested by an insect.
A method of controlling insect infestation of plants comprising providing a composition comprising:
- a lysine oxidase enzyme;
- and a protein comprising an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO:41;
- wherein said composition is ingested by an insect.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.