: DEGRADATION OF HYDROPHOBIC ESTER PESTICIDES AND TOXINS
Application 1135/KOLNP/2004 published 2006-05-12, filed 2004-08-09
The present invention relates to methods and enzymes for degrading hydrophobic ester pesticides and toxins. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of insect esterases, and mutants thereof, in the bioremediation of hydrophobic ester pesticides and toxins residues, such as pyrethroid residues, contaminating the environment and horticultural commodities. (FIG.)
Applicant
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
Limestone Avenue, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory 2601, AUSTRALIA.
Inventor
RUSSELL, Robyn, Joyce HEIDARI, Rama DEVONSHIRE, Alan DORRIAN, Susan, Jane OAKESHOTT, John, Graham
International Info
Classification: C12P 7/62, C12N 9/18
Publication Number: WO 03/066874
Application Date: 2002-02-06