Patents by Inventor Bradley J. La Vallee

Bradley J. La Vallee 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: 10477787
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. Baley, Vergel C. Concibido, Bradley J. La Vallee
  • Publication number: 20170273260
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. BALEY, Vergel C. CONCIBIDO, Bradley J. LA VALLEE
  • Patent number: 9681616
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. Baley, Vergel C. Concibido, Bradley J. La Vallee
  • Publication number: 20160212955
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. BALEY, Vergel C. CONCIBIDO, Bradley J. LA VALLEE
  • Patent number: 9332698
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. Baley, Vergel C. Concibido, Bradley J. La Vallee
  • Publication number: 20150135359
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: George J. BALEY, Vergel C. CONCIBIDO, Bradley J. LA VALLEE
  • Patent number: 8921645
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. Baley, Vergel C. Concibido, Bradley J. La Vallee
  • Publication number: 20140325695
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: George J. BALEY, Vergel C. CONCIBIDO, Bradley J. LA VALLEE
  • Patent number: 8796503
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. Baley, Vergel C. Concibido, Bradley J. La Vallee
  • Publication number: 20140137299
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. BALEY, Vergel C. CONCIBIDO, Bradley J. LA VALLEE
  • Patent number: 8669414
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. Baley, Vergel C. Concibido, Bradley J. La Vallee
  • Publication number: 20110055960
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with Phakopsora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to ASR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George J. Baley, Vergel C. Concibido, Bradley J. La Vallee