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Lectin cDNA and transgenic plants derived therefrom

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OSTI ID:5175636
Transgenic plants containing cDNA encoding Gramineae lectin are described. The plants preferably contain cDNA coding for barley lectin and store the lectin in the leaves. The transgenic plants, particularly the leaves exhibit insecticidal and fungicidal properties. GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This application was funded under Department of Energy Contract DE-AC02-76ER01338. The U.S. Government has certain rights under this application and any patent issuing thereon. .
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER01338
Assignee:
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI ()
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5276269
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-917665
OSTI ID:
5175636
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English