Plants derived from seLfed progeny of the primary
transformants also expressed the CP and showed viral resistance,
idicating stable transmission of the CP gene and the
trait of resistance to the next generation. Moreover, the virally
encoded stripe disease-specific protein was not d d in
trbnsgenic plants expressing CP 8 weeks after oculation,
indicating protection before viral multiplication. These studies
demonstrated that CP-mediated resistance to virus infection
can be extended to cereals and to the viruses transmitted by an
insect vector (planthopper).