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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 02, 1995
Michael G Koziel, Cary, NC (US);
Nalini M Desai, Cary, NC (US);
Kelly S Lewis, Hillborough, NC (US);
Gregory W Warren, Cary, NC (US);
Stephen V Evola, Apex, NC (US);
Lyle D Crossland, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Martha S Wright, Cary, NC (US);
Ellis J Merlin, Raleigh, NC (US);
Karen L Launis, Franklinton, NC (US);
Cindy G Bowman, Cary, NC (US);
John L Dawson, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Erik M Dunder, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Gary M Pace, Cary, NC (US);
Janet L Suttie, Raleigh, NC (US);
Novartis Corporation, , US;
Abstract
DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.