National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mario Soberón Chavez

Maria Alejandra Bravo De La Parra

The disclosure provides nucleic acids encoding variant polypeptides having pesticidal activity against insect pests, including Lepidoptera and Diptera. Particular embodiments provide isolated nucleic acids encoding Cyt1A variant polypeptides, pesticidal compositions, DNA constructs, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the embodiments. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, particularly Diptera pests.

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Cuernavaca Morelos, Mexico

Mario Soberón Chavez