Patents by Inventor Bradley Hedges

Bradley Hedges has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10806108
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the SCN resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of SCN resistance in soybean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Thomas W. Greene, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Patent number: 10174387
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the phytophthora resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of phytophthora resistance in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for detecting phytophthora resistance in soybean via the use of an amplification reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Tyler Mansfield, Jenelle Meyer, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, William M. Campbell, Julu Manandhar, Jan E. Backlund, David H. Meyer, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Publication number: 20180242540
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the SCN resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of SCN resistance in soybean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Thomas W. Greene, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Patent number: 9888636
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the SCN resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of SCN resistance in soybean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Thomas W. Greene, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Patent number: 9521818
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB20U14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB20U14, cells from soybean variety XB20U14, plants of soybean XB20U14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB20U14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB20U14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB20U14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB20U14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB20U14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB20U14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Fabrizius, Michael Roach, Bradley Hedges, Kari Greason
  • Patent number: 9049822
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the SCN resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of SCN resistance in soybean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Agrigenetics Inc.
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Thomas W. Greene, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Publication number: 20140283197
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the phytophthora resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of phytophthora resistance in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for detecting phytophthora resistance in soybean via the use of an amplification reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Tyler Mansfield, Jenelle Meyer, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, William M. Campbell, Julu Manandhar, Jan E. Backlund, David H. Meyer, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Publication number: 20120131693
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the SCN resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of SCN resistance in soybean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Thomas W. Greene, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Publication number: 20120117681
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the SCN resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of SCN resistance in soybean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: AgriGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yonghe Bai, Fang Lu, Thomas W. Greene, Robert E. Moore, Bradley Hedges, Siva P. Kumpatla, Raghav Ram
  • Publication number: 20090286253
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Sclerotinia sp. infection (the causative agent of white mold). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Sclerotinia sp. infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: SCOTT SEBASTIAN, HONG LU, FENG HAN, DONALD KYLE, BRADLEY HEDGES, MICHAEL ROACH, PAUL STEPHENS, JEAN LIU
  • Patent number: 7595432
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Sclerotinia sp. infection (the causative agent of white mold). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Sclerotinia sp. infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Sebastian, Hong Lu, Feng Han, Donald Kyle, Bradley Hedges, Michael Roach, Paul Stephens, Jean Liu
  • Patent number: 7507874
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Phytophthora root rot infection. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora root rot infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Han, Scott Sebastian, Hong Lu, Debra Steiger, Bradley Hedges
  • Publication number: 20070136843
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB23V07. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB23V07, to the plants of soybean XB23V07 to plant parts of soybean variety XB23V07 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB23V07 with another soybean plant, using XB23V07 as either the male or the female parent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Bradley Hedges
  • Publication number: 20070136863
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB17W07. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB17W07, to the plants of soybean XB17W07 to plant parts of soybean variety XB17W07 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB17W07 with another soybean plant, using XB17W07 as either the male or the female parent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Bradley Hedges
  • Publication number: 20070130646
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB06M07. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB06M07, to the plants of soybean XB06M07 to plant parts of soybean variety XB06M07 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB06M07 with another soybean plant, using XB06M07 as either the male or the female parent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Nadejda Krasheninnik, Bradley Hedges, Scott Sebastian
  • Publication number: 20060137039
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Sclerotinia sp. infection (the causative agent of white mold). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Sclerotinia sp. infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Sebastian, Hong Lu, Feng Han, Donald Kyle, Bradley Hedges, Michael Roach, Paul Stephens, Jean Liu
  • Publication number: 20060059580
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Phytophthora root rot infection. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora root rot infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Feng Han, Scott Sebastian, Hong Lu, Debra Steiger, Bradley Hedges
  • Patent number: 6953877
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety, designated XB04D04. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB04D04, to the plants of soybean XB04D04, to plant parts of soybean variety XB04D04 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean variety XB04D04 with another soybean plant, using XB04D04 as either the male or the female parent. This invention also relates to methods for introgressing a transgenic or mutant trait into soybean variety XB04D04 and to the soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from soybean variety XB04D04, to methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB04D04 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Hedges
  • Patent number: 6916975
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety, designated 92M10. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety 92M10, to the plants of soybean 92M10 to plant parts of soybean variety 92M10 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean variety 92M10 with another soybean plant, using 92M10 as either the male or the female parent. This invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from soybean variety 92M10, to methods for producing other soybean varieties, lines or plant parts derived from soybean variety 92M10 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Hedges
  • Publication number: 20050114934
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB12K05. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB12K05, to the plants of soybean XB12K05 to plant parts of soybean variety XB12K05 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB12K05 with another soybean plant, using XB12K05 as either the male or the female parent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventor: Bradley Hedges