Patents Assigned to AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
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Patent number: 11434498Abstract: A method of transforming a mitochondrion of a plant cell to express a nitrogenase enzyme includes exposing the plant cell to a mitochondrial-targeting nanocarrier polypeptide and one or more nucleic acids encoding the nitrogenase enzyme. The one or more genes encoding the nitrogenase enzyme can be one or more Klebsiella nif genes. The method can be used to generate plants which have the capability of fixing atmospheric elemental nitrogen.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: François Eudes, Alicja Ziemienowicz
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Patent number: 11318194Abstract: An immunogenic polypeptide selected from an isolated Clostridium perfringens pilus polypeptide, a variant of the pilus polypeptide; a fragment of the pilus polypeptide; and a fragment of the variant, is useful for the preparation of a vaccine for the treatment or prevention of enteric necrosis in poultry. The isolated Clostridium perfringens pilus polypeptide includes an assembled pilus or the pilus subunits CnaA, FimA and/or FimB.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: Jianhua Gong, Dion Lepp
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Patent number: 10883079Abstract: Microparticles include a matrix of an encapsulating material, in which are dispersed particles of a low melting point fat and a bioactive material, such as one or more probiotic bacteria. The microparticles are formed by preparing an emulsion of melted low melting point fat in an aqueous mixture of the encapsulating material, cooling the emulsion below the melting point of the low melting point fat, dispersing the bioactive material in the emulsion and spray drying the emulsion. The particles of solid low melting point fat are believed to protect the bioactive material from heat damage during the spray drying process.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: Qi Wang, Huan Liu, Jianhua Gong, Hai Yu, Qian Guo, Shea Miller, Wuwei Cui
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Patent number: 10828319Abstract: A method of preventing intramammary infection and accelerating involution by administration of a biological response modifier, specifically a chitosan solution, to the teat of a lactating mammal at drying-off A chitosan solution neutralized with a weak base such as ?-glycerophosphate can remain liquid at room temperature for injection into a teat, but can form a hydrogel at body temperature inside the teat. The neutralized chitosan solution can also be optionally co-administered with a teat sealant.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: Pierre Lacasse, Samuel Lanctôt, Patrick Fustier, André Bégin, Ali R. Taherian, Barbara Bisakowski
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Patent number: 10334869Abstract: Methods for increasing the levels of avenanthramides in oats through false malting is disclosed. Oats are first subject to induction or enhancement of a secondary dormancy, and then malted for up to 5 days at an elevated temperature. The malted but not germinated oats are then dried and used as is, or further processed or milled to produce food, feed, nutraceutical or personal care products and ingredients. Methods are also provided for rendering non-dormant oats dormant and thus suitable for false malting.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: Frank William Collins, Vernon Douglas Burrows
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Patent number: 10273513Abstract: A method for producing bacterial cellulose, said method comprising culturing a biologically pure culture of a cellulose-producing Proteus strain in a liquid medium suitable for culturing facultatively anaerobic microorganisms, separating bacterial cellulose produced in said liquid medium from said liquid medium, washing said separated bacterial cellulose and drying said bacterial cellulose. The cellulose-producing Proteus strain is preferably a Proteus myxofaciens strain, preferably strain IDAC 071005-01 or strain ATCC 19692. The liquid medium is provided with a carbohydrate substrate containing at least one sugar selected from the group consisting of glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose, xylose, and rhamnose. A bacterial cellulose product produced by culturing a biologically pure culture of a cellulose-producing Proteus strain in a liquid medium suitable for culturing facultatively anaerobic microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaInventor: Pascal Delaquis
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Patent number: 9382548Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for the transduction and/or transfection of plant cells. Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have been successfully employed as nanocarriers to deliver proteins and oligonucleotides to single plant cell microspores as well as multi-cellular zygotic embryos. The efficiency of CPP internalization and further delivery of a macromolecular cargo comprising a protein and/or an oligonucleotide can be enhanced by permeabilization of the zygotic embryos.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: Francois Eudes, Archana Chugh
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Patent number: PP26680Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium, ‘SPC136’, characterized by its mid-season fruit harvest, its flowers that are not self-fertile, lateness of bloom, its intermediate precocity of fruit bearing, its upright growth habit, its fruit skin that is wine red in color and flesh that is dark red to black in color, its large flowers with wide petals, and its firm, very large, kidney-shaped fruit.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: William David Lane, Richard MacDonald
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Patent number: PP27927Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree named ‘SPC243’, that is characterized by its upright growth habit with semi-erect one year-old shoots and sparse crown density, its small fruit that is elongated kidney shaped, its fruit skin that is yellow in color with an orange-red over-color, its fruit flesh that is yellow in color, its moderate to high fruiting precocity, its flowers that are self-fertile, and its late to very late fruit harvest season.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOODInventor: William David Lane
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Patent number: PP28075Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree, ‘SPA493’, that is characterized by its spreading tree habit that is easy to manage, its moderate growth rate, its medium sized fruit that is globose in shape, its fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, its fruit with skin that is yellow in color heavily blushed with red, its fruit that has a very long storage period, and its mid to late harvest period in British Columbia, Canada.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: William David Lane
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Patent number: PP28336Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct pear tree variety denominated ‘HW624’. The new pear tree is characterized by producing heavy crops of medium-to large-sized fruit, picked about 2 weeks after ‘Bartlett’. Fruits are green when harvested, turning yellow as fruits ripen, and there is a medium red blush where exposed to the sun. There were no natural fire blight infections on the seedling tree, and results from controlled inoculations indicate a high level of resistance to fire blight. The tree is also highly resistant to pear psylla.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaInventor: David M. Hunter
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Patent number: PP28444Abstract: A new cultivar of Rubus idaeus, ‘BC92915’, that is characterized by its upright to semi-upright plant habit, its fruit that is large in size and conical to trapezoidal in shape, its fruit that matures early and machine harvests very well, and its resistance to aphids and root rot.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: Chaim Kempler
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Patent number: PP29788Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree, ‘SPC342’, that is characterized by its very high fruit stem pull force, its large fruit with an attractive appearance, its flowers that are not self-fertile, its distinctive maroon spots on its leaves, and its good fruit storage capacity in MAP (modified atmosphere packaging).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: William David Lane
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Patent number: PP30060Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree, ‘SPA766’, that is characterized by its fruit with skin that has a red over color with prominent medium sized lenticels, its fruit that is crisp with a pleasant tasting, its fruit that has a medium storage period, and its weak vigor.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: William David Lane
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Patent number: PP30702Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘AAC576’, is provided that abundantly forms attractive very full red blossoms. The plant exhibits an upright and bushy growth habit. The foliage is medium green with a glossy finish. The red blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the medium green foliage. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (as represented by the Minister of Agriculture & Agri-food)Inventor: Larry Dyck
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Patent number: PP33836Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree named ‘8S5505’ that is characterized by its fruit that is flavorful with aromatic tropical notes, its fruit that is crisp, its fruit that is juicy, its fruit with excellent storage life, fruit with excellent shelf life, its trees with strong lateral growth, its high disease resistance to ‘apple scab’ (Venturia inaequalis) due to the presence of the VF gene and its mid-season bloom period (similar timing to Golden Delicious).Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: Cheryl Hampson, Richard MacDonald
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Patent number: PP35313Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC495’ that is characterized by its very late fruit harvest, its flowers that are self-fertile, its large fruit with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, and its good storage potential in regular air MAP bag.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: Frank Kappel
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Patent number: PP35326Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC414’ that is characterized by its mid-season fruit harvest, its fruit that is large and very firm with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, its flowers that are self-fertile, its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag, and its slight nose dimple on the calyx at the end of the fruit.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: Frank Kappel
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Patent number: PP35327Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC424’ that is characterized by its very late fruit harvest, its flowers that are self-fertile, its large fruit with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, and its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: Frank Kappel
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Patent number: PP35351Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC411’ that is characterized by its fruit that is large and very firm with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag, and its flowers that are self-fertile.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventor: Frank Kappel