Patents by Inventor Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh

Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh 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).

  • Transgenic high tryptophan plants
    Patent number: 8158851
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for altering the tryptophan content of a plant by introducing and expressing an isolated DNA segment encoding an anthranilate synthase in the cells of the plant. Transgenic plants transformed with an isolated DNA segment encoding an anthranilate synthase, as well as human or animal food, seeds and progeny derived from these plants, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Weaver, Tim N. Oulmassov, Gabriela Vaduva, Jihong Liang, Marguerite J. Varagona, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Sivalinganna Manjunath
  • TRANSGENIC PLANTS WITH ENHANCED AGRONOMIC TRAITS
    Publication number: 20120005773
    Abstract: This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced trait.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Eric D. Aasen, Mark Scott Abad, Edwards Allen, Thandoni Rao Ambika, Veena S. Anil, Alice Clara Augustine, Stephanie L. Back, Pranesh Badami, Amarjit Basra, Kraig L. Brustad, Molian Deng, Todd Dezwaan, Charles Dietrich, Stephen M. Duff, Karen K. Gabbert, Steve He, Bill L. Hendrix, Hongwu Jia, Vidya Kammaradi Ramanath Bhat, Hongwu Jia, Vidya Kammaradi Ramanath Bhat, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Kevin R. Kosola, Kempagangaiah Krishnamurthy, Ganesh Kumar, Saritha V. Kuriakose, Shantala Lakkanna, Mark E. Leibman, Linda Lutfiyya, Savitha Madappa, Sivalinganna Manjunath, Robert J. Meister, Bellur Narasimba Prasad, Sasha Preuss, Qungang Qi, Dhanalakshmi Ramachandra, S. Sangeetha, Scott Saracco, Chitresh Sharma, Vijay K. Sharma, Rajani Monnanda Somaiah, Padmini Sudarshana, Rebecca L. Thompson-Mize, Srikanth Venkatachalayya, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Huai Wang, Jingrui Wu, Xiaoyun Wu, Xiaofeng Sean Yang, Qin Zeng, Jianmin Zhao
  • TRANSGENIC HIGH TRYPTOPHAN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20110195175
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for altering the tryptophan content of a plant by introducing and expressing an isolated DNA segment encoding an anthranilate synthase in the cells of the plant. Transgenic plants transformed with an isolated DNA segment encoding an anthranilate synthase, as well as human or animal food, seeds and progeny derived from these plants, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Lisa M. Weaver, Tim N. Oulmassov, Gabriela Vaduva, Jihong Liang, Marguerite J. Varagona, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Sivalinganna Manjunath
  • METHYL-D-ERYTHRITOL PHOSPHATE PATHWAY GENES
    Publication number: 20080244790
    Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
  • Methyl-D-erythritol phosphate pathway genes
    Patent number: 7405343
    Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
  • GENES ENCODING 4-HYDROXYPHENYLPYRUVATE DIOXYGENASE (HPPD) ENZYMES FOR PLANT METABOLIC ENGINEERING
    Publication number: 20080127371
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Genes encoding 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) enzymes for plant metabolic engineering
    Patent number: 7297541
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Tocopherol biosynthesis related genes and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7230165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules and proteins associated with genes that encode polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway as well as in production of plants that are drought resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Susan R. Norris, Kim Lincoln, Mark S. Abad, Robert J. Eilers, Karen Kindle Hartsuyker, Joseph Hirschberg, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Farhad Moshiri, Joshua C. Stein, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh
  • Homogentisate prenyl transferase gene (HPT2) from arabidopsis and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7112717
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding homogentisate prenyl transferase activity, and uses thereof. In particular, the sequence of the HPT2 gene from Arabidopsis thaliana is disclosed for expression in any plant species to increase the levels of tocopherol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini
  • Methyl-D-erythritol phosphate pathway genes
    Patent number: 6841717
    Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
  • Tocopherol biosynthesis related genes and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20040045051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particulary the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules and proteins associated with genes that encode polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway as well as in production of plants that are drought resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Susan R. Norris, Kim Lincoln, Mark S. Abad, Robert J. Eilers, Karen Kindle Hartsuyker, Joseph Hirschberg, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Farhad Moshiri, Joshua C. Stein, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh
  • Homogentisate prenyl transferase ("HPT") nucleic acids and polypeptides, and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20030213017
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding homogentisate prenyl transferase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini
  • Transgenic high tryptophan plants
    Publication number: 20030213010
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for altering the tryptophan content of a plant by introducing and expressing an isolated DNA segment encoding an anthranilate synthase in the cells of the plant. Transgenic plants transformed with an isolated DNA segment encoding an anthranilate synthase, as well as human or animal food, seeds and progeny derived from these plants, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Lisa M. Weaver, Tim N. Oulmassov, Gabriela Vaduva, Jihong Liang, Marguerite J. Varagona, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh
  • Methyl-D-erythritol phosphate pathway genes
    Publication number: 20020069426
    Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seeman, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
  • Enhanced proteins and methods for their use
    Patent number: H2213
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of plant genetics and protein biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to modified proteins having an increased number of essential amino acids. The present invention provides proteins modified to have an increased number of essential amino acids, nucleic acid sequences encoding the enhanced proteins, and methods of designing, producing, and using the same. The present invention also includes compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the enhanced proteins, and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Tim N. Oulmassov, William D. Rapp, Kairong Tian, Jason A. Wicker, William J. Welsh, Xia Wang, Robert K. DeLisle, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Jihong Liang