Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Gallie
Daniel R. Gallie 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).
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Publication number: 20140310837Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Patent number: 8779235Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Patent number: 8704044Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant genetic engineering. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves in maize through inhibition of ethylene. The genes involved in producing this phenotype include 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylate (“ACC”) synthase, ACC oxidase, ACC deaminase, ethylene response sensor (“ERS”), ethylene resistant (“ETR”), and ethylene insensitive (“EIN”).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Todd E. Young
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Publication number: 20130254937Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Publication number: 20120144525Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Patent number: 8168860Abstract: A gene expression system for controllable expression of ethylene response in a plant cell includes an activation cassette comprising a DNA-binding domain that recognizes a response element; an ecdysone receptor ligand binding domain; and an activation domain; and a target cassette comprising an inducible promoter, which comprises, in operative association, the response element and a minimal promoter responsive to the activation domain. The inducible promoter controls the expression of a nucleic acid sequence that encodes a selected protein that modifies sensitivity to ethylene in the plant. Interaction among the components of the activation cassette and target cassette, when in a plant cell, in the presence of an inducing composition, modulates expression of the selected protein and selectively modulates ethylene sensitivity in the plant cell. This modulation in the expression of the protein is controlled by the timing, the concentration and the duration of the application of the inducing composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Jeffrey L. Rosichan, Daniel R. Gallie
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Patent number: 8129587Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases, namely ACS2, ACS6, and ACS7 from Zea mays, are provided. Knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase such as ACS2, ACS6, or ACS7 and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production are also provided, as are seeds obtained from such plants. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Patent number: 8124860Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases, namely ACS2, ACS6, and ACS7 from Zea mays, are provided. Knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase such as ACS2, ACS6, or ACS7 and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production are also provided, as are seeds obtained from such plants. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Patent number: 7951993Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant genetic engineering. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves and increasing productivity through inhibition of ethylene. The compositions and methods of the invention involve dominant negative ethylene receptors that interfere with ethylene signaling.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Daniel R Gallie
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Patent number: 7915481Abstract: The present invention provides new methods of delaying senescence in a plant by inhibiting ACC oxidase, or EIN2 activity in the plant. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves in maize through inhibition of ethylene. The genes involved in producing this phenotype include ACC deaminase, ethylene response sensor (“ERS”), ethylene resistant (“ETR”), and ethylene insensitive (“EIN”). The delay in senescence can be achieved through the production of ACC deaminase, mutated ETR1 and ERS2 proteins, as well as overexpression of wild-type ETR1 and ERS2 proteins.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Todd E. Young
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Publication number: 20110023195Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicants: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Publication number: 20100313304Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Patent number: 7838730Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young, Timothy George Helentjaris
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Publication number: 20100281556Abstract: The present invention provides new methods of delaying senescence in a plant by inhibiting ACC oxidase, or EIN2 activity in the plant. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves in maize through inhibition of ethylene. The genes involved in producing this phenotype include ACC deaminase, ethylene response sensor (“ERS”), ethylene resistant (“ETR”), and ethylene insensitive (“EIN”). The delay in senescence can be achieved through the production of ACC deaminase, mutated ETR1 and ERS2 proteins, as well as overexpression of wild-type ETR1 and ERS2 proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: DANIEL R. GALLIE, TODD E. YOUNG
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Patent number: 7763773Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young
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Publication number: 20090172844Abstract: The enzymes of the ACC synthase family are used in producing ethylene. Nucleotide and polypeptide sequences of ACC synthases are provided along with knockout plant cells having inhibition in expression and/or activity in an ACC synthase and knockout plants displaying a staygreen phenotype, a male sterility phenotype, or an inhibition in ethylene production. Methods for modulating staygreen potential in plants, methods for modulating sterility in plants, and methods for inhibiting ethylene production in plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Robert Meeley, Todd Young, Timothy George Helentjaris
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Publication number: 20090077684Abstract: A gene expression system for controllable expression of ethylene response in a plant cell includes an activation cassette comprising a DNA-binding domain that recognizes a response element; an ecdysone receptor ligand binding domain; and an activation domain; and a target cassette comprising an inducible promoter, which comprises, in operative association, the response element and a minimal promoter responsive to the activation domain. The inducible promoter controls the expression of a nucleic acid sequence that encodes a selected protein that modifies sensitivity to ethylene in the plant. Interaction among the components of the activation cassette and target cassette, when in a plant cell, in the presence of an inducing composition, modulates expression of the selected protein and selectively modulates ethylene sensitivity in the plant cell. This modulation in the expression of the protein is controlled by the timing, the concentration and the duration of the application of the inducing composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Jeffrey L. Rosichan
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Patent number: 7504557Abstract: The present invention provides new methods of delaying senescence in a plant by inhibiting ACC oxidase, or EIN2 activity the plant. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves in maize through inhibition of ethylene. The genes involved in producing this phenotype include ACC deaminase, ethylene response sensor (“ERS”), ethylene resistan (“ETR”), and ethylene insensitive (“EIN”). The delay in senescence can be achieved through the production of ACC deaminase, mutated ETR1 and ERS2 proteins, as well as overexpression of wild-type ETR1 and ERS2 proteins.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Todd E. Young
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Publication number: 20090055965Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant genetic engineering. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves and increasing productivity through inhibition of ethylene. The compositions and methods of the invention involve dominant negative ethylene receptors that interfere with ethylene signaling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventor: DANIEL R. GALLIE
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Publication number: 20080209585Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant genetic engineering. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves in maize through inhibition of ethylene. The genes involved in producing this phenotype include 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylate (“ACC”) synthase, ACC oxidase, ACC deaminase, ethylene response sensor (“ERS”), ethylene resistant (“ETR”), and ethylene insensitive (“EIN”).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Daniel R. Gallie, Todd E. Young