University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated

Alexey S Folimonov

William O Dawson

Svetlana Y Folimonova

Svetlana Y Foliminova

Disclosed herein are viral vectors based on modifications of thevirus useful for transfectingtrees for beneficial purposes. Included in the disclosure are viral vectors including one or more gene cassettes that encode heterologous polypeptide s. The gene cassettes are positioned at desirable locations on the viral genome so as to enable expression while preserving functionality of the virus. Also disclosed are methods of transfecting plants and plants transfected with viral vector embodiments.

Citrus tristeza virus based vectors for foreign gene/s expression

Disclosed herein are viral vectors based on modifications of thevirus useful for transfectingtrees for beneficial purposes. Included in the disclosure are viral vectors including one or more gene cassettes that encode heterologous polypeptides. The gene cassettes are positioned at desirable locations on the viral genome so as to enable expression while preserving functionality of the virus. Also disclosed are methods of transfecting plants and plants transfected with viral vector embodiments.

Citrus tristeza virus based vectors for foreign gene/S expression

Disclosed herein are viral vectors suitable for transfection into woody trees for purposes of delivering and expressing beneficial genes with increased stability. Specifically exemplified herein are vectors for transfecting citrus trees. The vectors allow for the expression of useful proteins, such as those that can protect the tree from disease.

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Moscow, Russia

Alexey S Folimonov