Patent Number: 6551825
Docket Number: 17000
Serial Number: 9598421
Date Patented: 04/22/2003
Agricultural Research Service
Date Filed:
June 19, 2000
Abstract:
The invention is directed to nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for transformation constructs containing piggyBac transposable elements. These constructs allow for the precise excision and insertion of heterologous DNA into a host
cell. The invention could be used to genetically modify organisms such as; for example, insect pests by rendering these pests sterile or susceptible to certain controls or beneficial insects to make them pesticide resistant.
Inventors:
Paul D. Shirk
Center for Medical and Agricultural Veterinary Entomology
Gainesville, FL 32608-1069
(352) 374-5720
E-mail: pshirk@gainesville.usda.ufl.edu
Malcolm J. Fraser, Jr.
Department of Biological Science
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Omaththage Perera
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32608
Teresa A. Elick-Beam
Department of Biology
University of St. Francis
Fort Wayne, IN 46808