Patents by Inventor Nalini M Desai
Nalini M Desai 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: 20140344999Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for pesticidal polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated pesticidal nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: ATHENIX CORPORATIONInventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas Duck, Nalini M. Desai, Rong Guo, Daniel John Tomso, Rebekah Deter, Tracy Hargiss
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Patent number: 8829279Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for pesticidal polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated pesticidal nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Athenix CorporationInventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas Duck, Nalini M. Desai, Rong Guo, Daniel John Tomso, Rebekah Deter, Tracy Hargiss
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Publication number: 20110263488Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for pesticidal polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated pesticidal nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: ATHENIX CORP.Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Nalini M. Desai, Rong Guo, Daniel John Tomso, Rebekah Deter, Tracy Hargiss
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Method of producing transgenic maize using direct transformation of commercially important genotypes
Patent number: 6403865Abstract: Methods for transformation of maize with nucleic acid sequences of interest are disclosed. The method involves subjecting immature zygotic embryos or Type I callus to high velocity microprojectile bombardment. The method is capable of producing transformed maize lines of commercial importance and their hybrid combinations.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1995Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Syngenta Investment Corp.Inventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis, Vance C. Kramer, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Lyle D. Crossland, Martha S. Wright, Ellis J. Merlin, Karen L. Launis, Steven J. Rothstein, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie, Nadine Carozzi, Annick De Framond, James O. Linder, Robert L. Miller, Bruce W. Skillings, Alan W. Mousel, Albert R. Hornbrook, Christopher P. Clucas, Moez Rajabali Meghji, Andreas H. Tanner, Francis E. Cassagne, Gilles Pollini, Terry Ray Colbert, Francis P. Cammack -
Patent number: 6320100Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Syngenta Investments, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Martha S. Wright, Karen L. Launis, Steven J. Rothstein, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie
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Patent number: 6278041Abstract: A anionic peroxidase gene sequence is isolated from Nicotiana tomentisiformis. In addition, synthetic Nicotiana tomentisiformis and Nicotiana sylvestris peroxidase gene sequences are optimized for expression in plants. The peroxidase gene sequences may be expressed in transgenic plants to control insects.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Lawrence Mark Lagrimini, Nalini M Desai
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Patent number: 6137033Abstract: The genes encoding a novel class of insectecidal proteins have been isolated and characterized from a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis. Both the nucleic and amino acid sequences for the proteins are disclosed. The nucleic acid molcules are utilized in the transformation of host microorganisms and production of trangenic plants which are resistant to insects. Also, the gene encoding for the insect's receptor of the insecticide protein has been isolated and characterized. Novel processes and methods for controlling plants pests are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Juan J. Estruch, Gregory W. Warren, Nalini M. Desai, Michael G. Koziel, Gordon J. Nye
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Patent number: 6121014Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis
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Patent number: 6121521Abstract: The present invention describes the design and construction of a chimeric insecticidal protein by joining the 5' portion of a synthetic maize optimized cry1B gene (SFLIB) to the 3' end of a full-length synthetic maize optimized cry1A(b) gene to generate a full-length hybrid cry1B gene (hyFLIB). When the chimeric insecticidal protein gene is expressed in transgenic maize from both PEPC and pith promoters, insecticidal activity is observed in transgenic maize tissue against European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis). An additional aspect of the invention is recombinant, biologically pure microbial strains transformed with the hyFLIB gene which can be used in entomocidal formulations for the control of Lepidopteran insects. Yet another aspect of the invention is plants transformed with the toxin gene or active fragments thereof, particularly where the transforming sequences have been optimized for expression in maize.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1998Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Novartis AGInventor: Nalini M. Desai
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Patent number: 6107279Abstract: The genes encoding a novel class of insecticidal proteins have been isolated and characterized from a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis. Both the nucleic and amino acid sequences for the proteins are disclosed. The nucleic acid molecules are utilized in the transformation of host microorganisms and production of transgenic plants which are resistant to insects. Also, the gene encoding for the insect's receptor of the insecticidal protein has been isolated and characterized. Novel processes and methods for controlling plants pests are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1999Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Juan J. Estruch, Cao-Guo Yu, Gregory W. Warren, Nalini M. Desai, Michael G. Koziel, Gordon J. Nye
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Patent number: 6075185Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Martha S. Wright, Karen L. Launis, Steven J. Rothstein, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie
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Patent number: 6066783Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka
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Patent number: 6051760Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Martha S. Wright, Karen L. Launis, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie
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Patent number: 6018104Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis, Vance C. Kramer, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Martha S. Wright, Karen L. Launis, Steven J. Rothstein, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie
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Patent number: 5990383Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka, Nicholas B. Duck, Juan J. Estruch
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Patent number: 5889174Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka, Juan J. Estruch
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Patent number: 5877012Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a novel class of proteins, and their receptors. Novel processes, assays and methods for controlling plant pests are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1997Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Juan J. Estruch, Cao-Guo Yu, Gregory W. Warren, Nalini M. Desai, Michael G. Koziel, Gordon J. Nye
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Patent number: 5872212Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka
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Patent number: 5866326Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Novartis Finance CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka, Nicholas B. Duck, Juan J. Estruch
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Patent number: 5859336Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Novartis CorporationInventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Lyle D. Crossland, Martha S. Wright, Ellis J. Merlin, Karen L. Launis, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie