| abstract |
The invention pertains to novel insecticidal compounds derived from Bacillus thuringiensis strains. New proteins designated Cry2Ae, Cry2Af, and Cry2Ag, and variants thereof are provided, as well as DNA sequences encoding these proteins or their variants. Further provided are recombinant hosts expressing such proteins, particularly plant cells and plants. Specifically, the invention relates to the Cry2Af proteins and variants thereof, the DNA sequences encoding the Cry2Af proteins and variants thereof, the plant cells and micro-organisms expressing the Cry2Af proteins and variants thereof, and the uses of the proteins and DNA sequences. |