Patents by Inventor Yigal Elad

Yigal Elad 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).

  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING FRUIT QUALITY
    Publication number: 20240057599
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for improving flavor, coloration, curing, or any combination thereof, of a plant material, including pre-harvest or post-harvest treatment with an effective amount of an aromatic amino acid or an analog thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Noam ALKAN, Michal OREN-SHAMIR, Yigal ELAD, Dalia MAURER, Oleg FEYGENBERG
  • METHOD OF CONTROLLING FUNGAL INFECTIONS IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20240049709
    Abstract: A method of controlling a fungus infection in a plant susceptible to Botrytis infection is provided. The method comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a phenylalanine or an analog thereof for controlling said fungus infection in the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michal OREN-SHAMIR, Moran OLIVA, Efraim LEWINSOHN, Noam ALKAN, Yigal ELAD
  • Method of controlling fungal infections in plants
    Patent number: 11812746
    Abstract: A method of controlling a fungus infection in a plant susceptible to Botrytis infection is provided. The method comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a phenylalanine or an analog thereof for controlling said fungus infection in the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: THE STATE OF ISRAEL, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (ARO) (VOLCANI CENTER)
    Inventors: Michal Oren-Shamir, Moran Oliva, Efraim Lewinsohn, Noam Alkan, Yigal Elad
  • Melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants
    Patent number: 11617370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful for control of fungal plant diseases and drought conditions, and promotion of plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Israel Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Ellen R. Graber, Yigal Elad, Dalia Rav David, Sergey Segal
  • MELANOIDIN COMPOSITIONS FOR PROTECTING CROPS FROM NONFUNGAL PESTS
    Publication number: 20220354123
    Abstract: Use of brown melanoidins in compositions and methods to protect plants against a wide variety of non-fungal pests is disclosed. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the plants are nightshades, for example tomato. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the plants are cucurbits, for example cucumber. Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments the pests are selected from the group consisting of viruses, bacteria, oomycetes, and arthropods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Yigal ELAD, Ellen Ruth GRABER
  • METHOD OF IMPROVING PLANT PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20200383327
    Abstract: Provided composition and methods for controlling, treating or preventing a pathogenic infection in a plant with a phenylalanine solution. The plant may be at a post-harvest and/or at a pre-harvest stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Michal OREN-SHAMIR, Moran OLIVA, Efraim LEWINSOHN, Noam ALKAN, Yigal ELAD
  • MELANOIDINS AND THEIR USE FOR IMPROVING PROPERTIES OF PLANTS
    Publication number: 20190357535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful for control of fungal plant diseases and drought conditions, and promotion of plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ellen R. Graber, Yigal Elad, Dalia Rav David, Sergey Segal
  • Melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants
    Patent number: 10398143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful for control of fungal plant diseases and drought conditions, and promotion of plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: THE STATE OF ISRAEL, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (ARO) (VOLCANI CENTER)
    Inventors: Ellen R. Graber, Yigal Elad, Dalia Rav David, Sergey Segal
  • METHOD OF CONTROLLING FUNGAL INFECTIONS IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20190246639
    Abstract: A method of controlling a fungus infection in a plant susceptible to Botrytis infection is provided. The method comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a phenylalanine or an analog thereof for controlling said fungus infection in the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Michal OREN-SHAMIR, Moran OLIVA, Efraim LEWINSOHN, Noam ALKAN, Yigal ELAD
  • USES OF DALDINIA SP. OR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS DERIVED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20180014547
    Abstract: A method of killing a phytopathogen or reducing growth thereof is provided. The method comprising exposing the phytopathogen to an effective amount of a composition comprising a biologically pure culture of Daldinia sp. or at least one volatile organic compound (VOC) being produced by the biologically pure culture and capable of killing the phytopathogen or reducing growth thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: David EZRA, Orna LIARZI, Yigal ELAD, Tamir LOUSKY, Sigal BROWN MIYARA, Patricia BUCKI, Abraham GAMLIEL, Amnon LICHTER, Aviv DOMBROVSKY
  • MELANOIDINS AND THEIR USE FOR IMPROVING PROPERTIES OF PLANTS
    Publication number: 20150351392
    Abstract: The present invention relates to melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful for control of fungal plant diseases and drought conditions, and promotion of plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Ellen R. Graber, Yigal Elad, Dalia Rav David, Sergey Segal
  • USE OF A COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT AND/OR PROPHYLAXIS OF PLANTS AND RELATIVE COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20120165247
    Abstract: A method of using a beef extract or a protein hydrolisate or a mixture of beef extract and protein hydrolisate, as active substance, for treatment and/or prophylaxis of plants against the action of pathogens is described. A composition including a beef extract or a protein hydrolisate or a mixture of beef extract and protein hydrolisate, as active substance, for treatment and/or prophylaxis of plants against the action of pathogens is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Ilaria Pertot, Yigal Elad
  • Composition and method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungi
    Patent number: 6060429
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling plant diseases caused by the fungi Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria alternata, by applying to a growing plant or to fruit or vegetables before or after harvesting, a composition which comprises an effective amount for controlling said fungi of at least one oligosaccharide ingredient, active against Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria alternata, and selected from oligosaccharides obtainable by hydrolysis of chitin, .beta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: State of Israel--Ministry of Agriculture
    Inventors: Noach Ben-Shalom, Yigal Elad, Elazar Fallik, Rivka Pinto
  • Isolate of Trichoderma harzianum I-952 fungicidal compositions containing said isolate and use against B. cinerea and S. sclerotiorum
    Patent number: 5266316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel biologically pure culture of Triderma Harzianum, I-952, to biological control compositions containing same and to methods of protecting flowering plants and fruits from the disease gray mold, caused by B. Cinerea and the disease white rot caused by S. Sclerotiorum with the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignees: Peri Development Applications (1985) Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Yigal Elad, Gilly Zimand, Ilan Chet
  • Isolate of trichoderma fungicidal compositions containing said isolate and use against B. cinerea and S. sclerotiorum
    Patent number: 5238690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel biologically pure culture of Triderma Harzianum, I-952, to biological control compositions containing same and to methods of protecting plants from the disease gray mold, caused by B. Cinera and the disease white rot caused by S. Sclerotiorum with such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignees: Peri Applications (1885) Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Yigal Elad, Gilly Zimand, Ilan Chet
  • Novel isolate of trichoderma, fungicidal compositions containing said isolate and use thereof
    Patent number: 4915944
    Abstract: A biological control agent comprising the mycoparasite Trichoderma harzianum T-315 (ATCC No. 20671), which is characterized by fungicidal activity against fungi of the genera Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotium and Fusarium. This strain is useful for controlling damping-off, root-rot, crown-rot and neck-rot in seedling crops. This strain is also resistant to chemical pesticides and soil-sterilants and useful for integrated biological and chemical control of soil-borne pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Corp. of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Ilan Chet, Alex Sivan, Yigal Elad
  • Novel isolate of trichoderma, fungicidal compositions containing said isolate and use thereof
    Patent number: 4713342
    Abstract: A biological control agent comprising the mycoparasite Trichoderma harzia T-315 (ATCC No. 20671), which is characterized by fungicidal activity against fungi of the genera Pythium, Phizoctonia, Sclerotium and Fusarium. This strain is useful for controlling damping-off, root-rot, crown-rot and neck-rot in seedling crops. This strain is also resistant to chemical pesticides and soil-sterilants and useful for integrated biological and chemical control of soil-borne pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Co. of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Ilan Chet, Alex Sivan, Yigal Elad