Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopteran and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
September 24, 1996
Assignee:
Monsanto Company
Inventors:
David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons
Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopterans and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 1995
Date of Patent:
September 10, 1996
Assignee:
Monsanto Company
Inventors:
David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons