Abstract: The invention is directed to nucleic acid sequences derived from Fusarium fungal genes which encode the cell wall-degrading enzymes glucanase, endochitinase, and exochitinase; isolated polypeptides having glucanase, endochitinase or exochitinase activity; recombinant nucleic acid molecules, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides, including expression in plant cells to confer or enhance a plant's resistance to Fusarium and other pathogens.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 28, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 18, 2003
Assignees:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary
of Agriculture, Novozymes Biotech, Inc.
Inventors:
Patricia A. Okubara, Ann E. Blechl, Thomas M. Hohn, Randy M. Berka
Abstract: Processes and compositions for preparing soda crackers are described. In the present process a liquid starter is employed to supply the necessary microorganisms, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, and Lactobacillus leichmanni.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 29, 1979
Date of Patent:
October 12, 1982
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture