Patents by Inventor Petrus J. Kraakman

Petrus J. Kraakman 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: 11019777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a melon plant, and parts thereof including seeds and fruit, that is resistant to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV). The melon plant may further comprise resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and/or further display a Brix measurement of ?9.5° Bx, orange flesh color, and/or a fruit width to length ratio of ?0.5. Methods for producing such a plant are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Eleni Bachlava, Francois P. M. Bertrand, Jeroen S. de Vries, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J. Kraakman
  • Patent number: 10959386
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides melon plants exhibiting tolerance to cucurbit yellow stunt disorder virus (CYSDV) and lacking negative traits associated with CYSDV tolerance such as increased fruit size and reduced fruit set. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease tolerance. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease tolerance phenotype are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Eleni Bachlava, Eva King-Fan Chan, Jeroen de Vries, Susana Garcia-Andrés, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J. Kraakman, Subash Krishnamurthy, Jeffrey M. Mills
  • Publication number: 20200060112
    Abstract: The invention relates to a melon plant, and parts thereof including seeds and fruit, that is resistant to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV). The melon plant may further comprise resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and/or further display a Brix measurement of ?9.5° Bx, orange flesh color, and/or a fruit width to length ratio of ?0.5. Methods for producing such a plant are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Eleni Bachlava, Francois P.M. Bertrand, Jeroen S. de Vries, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J. Kraakman
  • Publication number: 20190174695
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides melon plants exhibiting tolerance to cucurbit yellow stunt disorder virus (CYSDV) and lacking negative traits associated with CYSDV tolerance such as increased fruit size and reduced fruit set. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease tolerance. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease tolerance phenotype are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Eleni Bachlava, Eva King-Fan Chan, Jeroen de Vries, Susana Garcia-Andrés, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J. Kraakman, Subash Krishnamurthy, Jeffrey M. Mills
  • Patent number: 10098296
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides melon plants exhibiting tolerance to cucurbit yellow stunt disorder virus (CYSDV) and lacking negative traits associated with CYSDV tolerance such as increased fruit size and reduced fruit set. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease tolerance. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease tolerance phenotype are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Susana Garcia-Andres, Eleni Bachlava, Eva King-Fan Chan, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J. Kraakman, Subash Krishnamurthy, Jeffrey M. Mills, Jeroen de Vries
  • Patent number: 9913439
    Abstract: The invention relates to a melon plant, and parts thereof including seeds and fruit, that is resistant to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV). The melon plant may further comprise resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and/or further display a Brix measurement of ?9.5° Bx, orange flesh color, and/or a fruit width to length ratio of ?0.5. Methods for producing such a plant are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Eleni Bachlava, Francois P. M. Bertrand, Jeroen S. de Vries, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J Kraakman
  • Patent number: 9609816
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SV5133MG and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SV5133MG and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Petrus J. Kraakman
  • Patent number: 9578824
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SV5845MP and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SV5845MP and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Petrus J. Kraakman
  • Publication number: 20160100537
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SV5845MP and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SV5845MP and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: Petrus J. Kraakman
  • Publication number: 20160102318
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides melon plants exhibiting tolerance to cucurbit yellow stunt disorder virus (CYSDV) and lacking negative traits associated with CYSDV tolerance such as increased fruit size and reduced fruit set. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease tolerance. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease tolerance phenotype are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Susana Garcia-Andres, Eleni Bachlava, Eva King-Fan Chan, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J. Kraakman, Subash Krishnamurthy, Jeffrey M. Mills, Jeroen de Vries
  • Publication number: 20160100539
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SV5133MG and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SV5133MG and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: Petrus J. Kraakman
  • Publication number: 20140059712
    Abstract: The invention relates to a melon plant, and parts thereof including seeds and fruit, that is resistant to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV). The melon plant may further comprise resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and/or further display a Brix measurement of ?9.5° Bx, orange flesh color, and/or a fruit width to length ratio of ?0.5. Methods for producing such a plant are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC.
    Inventors: Eleni Bachlava, Francois P. M. Bertrand, Jeroen S. de Vries, Tarek Joobeur, Joseph J. King, Petrus J. Kraakman