Manipulating Seed Or Seedling Patents (Class 47/58.1SE)
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Publication number: 20120222158Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated NPID3649, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line NPID3649 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line NPID3649, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line NPID3649, and plants produced according to these methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventor: William H. Goodwin
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Publication number: 20120222161Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated NPID6897, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line NPID6897 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line NPID6897, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line NPID6897, and plants produced according to these methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
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Patent number: 8245439Abstract: A seed sampling system includes a seed transport configured to hold multiple individual seeds together as a group and transport the multiple individual seeds together as the group, and to allow the multiple individual seeds to be oriented, substantially simultaneously, while the multiple individual seeds are being held in the seed transport. The seed sampling system also includes a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds. And, a method for removing tissue from the multiple individual seeds includes loading the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport, orienting the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport substantially simultaneously, and removing tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Lee Yannakakis, Andrew M. Singleton, Angela R. Koestel, David W. Finley, Brian J. Forinash, Allen N. Ondes, Sam R. Eathington, Heather M. Forbes, Bruce J. Schnicker, Jason K. Bull
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Patent number: 8225548Abstract: The invention consists of a method of planting seeds of plants selected for enhanced colony growth attributes in a hill plot seeding method to produce an enhanced commercial yield of cereal grain as well as a method of producing seeds selected for enhanced colony growth attributes.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Inventors: Wayne L. McProud, Gene Elbert McProud, Wayne L. McProud, legal representative
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Publication number: 20120180386Abstract: A method of accumulating a quantity of seeds having a desired fatty acid characteristic is provided. The method includes removing a sample from each seed in a population of seeds while maintaining the germination viability of the seeds; contacting each sample with a solvent to form a mixture comprising fatty acid methyl esters; analyzing the mixture of fatty acid methyl esters from each sample to determine the fatty acid profile of the corresponding seed; selecting seeds having at least one desired fatty acid characteristic based on the analysis of the samples removed from the seeds; cultivating plants from the selected seeds; recovering seeds from the cultivated plants, wherein the recovered seeds are a subsequent generation of the selected seeds; and repeating the operations for one or more generations of the recovered seeds to thereby accumulate the quantity of seeds having the desired fatty acid characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Kevin L. DEPPERMANN, Luis A. JURADO, Dutt V. VINJAMOORI, Pradip K. DAS
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Patent number: 8220200Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of extending the duration of pollen availability by planting a section of male parent seeds that includes alternating groups of male seeds adjacent to a section of female parent seeds in a field. The male seeds are planted and/or conditioned so that one group of male seeds produces plants that generally shed pollen at a different time than plants produced by the one or more other groups of male seeds. In some embodiments, the field may include multiple male and female sections and the male seed groups may alternate between sections so as to create a checkerboard pattern of male seed groups within the field. In some embodiments, the field may be planted with the aid of a positional data system.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Inventors: James L. Hunter, Scott M. Nelson
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Publication number: 20120159665Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PS01544291 and the parent lines thereof, such as inbred parent line FDS 15-2102. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PS01544291 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Douglas Heath
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Publication number: 20120131849Abstract: The present invention provides a method for storing seeds, comprising the step of immersing seeds in an oily substance having a boiling point of 100° C. or higher. According to the method for storing seeds of the present invention, the germination rate and the germination vigor of seeds can be stably maintained for a long period of time in a simple manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Masanori Asada, Tadashi Kanaya, Masaaki Nakatsuji, Ryosei Kamaguchi, Yuzuri Iwamoto
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Patent number: 8181388Abstract: A method of dressing seeds is disclosed. The method utilizes a seed treatment slurry which is applied to seed by subjecting the seed and seed treatment slurry to a dual asymmetrical centrifugal mixing motion. The method provides uniformly dressed seeds and is suitable for dressing small seed lots.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and CompanyInventor: Richard A. Berger
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Patent number: 8181389Abstract: The invention provides methods for improving the germination of manufactured seeds. The methods comprise the step of subjecting a manufactured seed to at least one change in ambient pressure for a period of time sufficient to generate a conditioned manufactured seed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Weyerhaeuser NR CompanyInventors: William Carlson, Craig N. Cootsona, Jessie Lynne Wetzbarger
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Publication number: 20120124687Abstract: This disclosure provides perennial ryegrass plants having determinate-stolons developed by subjecting large number of perennial ryegrass plants to intense traffic. This grass can quickly repair (high regeneration potential) itself from traffic damage, and has good turf qualities compared to other perennial ryegrasses. The high regeneration potential gives it the ability to quickly repair itself from traffic damage and fill in open areas in turf. Methods of using the perennial ryegrass grass plants and seed are also provided. This grass is suitable for use in turf, for example turf that is exposed to significant traffic. This disclosure also provides methods of selecting for such grass plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Joseph K. Wipff, Devesh Singh
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Publication number: 20120124698Abstract: The invention concerns a novel method for making herbicide-tolerant plants, in particular to HPPD inhibiting herbicides, the nucleic acid sequences coding for enzymes capable of being used in said method, expression cassettes containing them and transgenic plants comprising at least one of said expression cassettes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Bayer CropScience S.A.S.Inventors: Olivier Zink, Eric Paget, Anne Rolland, Alain Sailland, Georges Freyssinet
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Publication number: 20120110689Abstract: A cotton variety, designated P07X.8213.RF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety P07X.8213.RF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety P07X.8213.RF with itself or with another cotton plant, and hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety P07X.8213.RF with another cotton variety or plant and to methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P07X.8213.RF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P07X.8213.RF and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: PHYTOGEN SEED COMPANY, LLCInventors: David M. Anderson, Joel F. Mahill
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Publication number: 20120096599Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: David K. Kovalic, Yihua Zhou, Yongwei Cao, Scott E. Andersen, Michael D. Edgerton, Jingdong Liu
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Patent number: 8156686Abstract: A method for bioactive treatment of biological material from a plant source by exposure to one or more electromagnetic pulses are described. The biological material is in a target irradiation area. At least one electric pulse is generated. At least one electromagnetic pulse is then generated responsive to the at least one electric pulse. The at least one electromagnetic pulse generated to have parameters in common with that of natural lightning's electromagnetic pulses. The biological material is irradiated with the at least one electromagnetic pulse for bioactivation of the biological material for enhancement of the one or more growth characteristics thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventor: Volodymyr Zrodnikov
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Publication number: 20120079626Abstract: We describe a plant lipase polypeptide and nucleic acids that encode said polypeptide which has homology to a patatin and which has phospholipase and/or triacylglycerol lipase activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF YORKInventor: Peter Eastmond
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Patent number: 8132363Abstract: Articles-of-manufacturing which comprise (a) a germinateable seed having a germinating end and an apparent germination polarity; or alternatively a germinateable seed having a hole formed therein; and (b) a cage or, respectively alternatively, a member securing the germinateable seed; the cage having a structure such that when securing the germinateable seed, the cage not inhibiting or slowing a germination process of the germinateable seed; the member is secured to the hole. Seedlings which comprise the cage or member engaged therewith. Articles-of-manufacturing which comprise the seed or seedling, the cage or member and a display article attached to the cage or member. Methods of making same and of displaying the display article in context of the seedling.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Eyal Iter
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Publication number: 20120054888Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX06462133. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX06462133, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX06462133 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line RX06462133, including the gametes of such plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventor: Hieronymus J. M. van der Laan
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Patent number: 8112935Abstract: A method for producing a powder containing xylitol crystal particles and another polyol including a mixture containing a xylitol syrup and another polyol, whose dry material content is equal to or greater than 95% by weight, xylitol content ranges from 85 to 97.5% by weight and the other polyol content ranges at least from 15 to 2.5% by weight with respects to the dry material. The method includes: obtaining the mixture by simultaneously dispersing the xylitol and the other polyol syrup and xylitol-containing germs in an open rotating vessel containing xylitol-based granules, mixing the xylitol and the other polyol syrup and xylitol-containing germs on the surface of the xylitol-containing germs contained in the vessel, removing the xylitol-based granules and the other polyol from the vessel and crystallizing the xylitol and other polyol contained in the granules.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Roquette FreresInventors: Pierrick Duflot, Baptiste Boit
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Publication number: 20120005773Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20110283416Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and methods for the expression of a gene of interest preferably in seeds of plants, even more specifically in oilseed plants. In particular, the invention provides an expression cassette for regulating seed-preferential expression in plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicants: LE CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, BAYER BIOSCIENCE N.V.Inventors: Vincent Sauvephane, Franck Pinot, Daniele Werck, Jürgen Ehlting
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Publication number: 20110258743Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to iron deficient growth conditions. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora root rot infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Scott Sebastian, Hong Lu, Feng Han, Martin Fabrizius, Leon Streit
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Publication number: 20110225881Abstract: A device and method for exposing vegetative biomaterial to the quantum resonance interference process to enhance at least one desired attribute of the treated vegetative material. The method includes the steps of subjecting vegetative biomaterial to a quantum interference field for an interval sufficient to interact with at least a portion of the biomaterial contained therein, and allowing the treated vegetative biomaterial to remain dormant for an interval prior to subsequent vegetative action.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: William Levengood
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Publication number: 20110209239Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PS01533588 and the parent lines thereof, such as inbred tomato line FDR 15-2090. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PS01533588 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: DOUGLAS HEATH
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Publication number: 20110185455Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant biochemistry and genetics. More specifically the invention relates to nucleic acid sequences from plant cells, in particular, genomic DNA sequences from Arabidopsis thaliana plants. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules present in non-coding regions as well as nucleic acid molecules that encode proteins and fragments of proteins. In addition, the invention also encompasses proteins and fragments of proteins so encoded and antibodies capable of binding these proteins or fragments. The invention also relates to methods of using the nucleic acid molecules, proteins and fragments of proteins, and antibodies, for example for genome mapping, gene identification and analysis, plant breeding, preparation of constructs for use in plant gene expression, and transgenic plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Yongwei CAO, William E. TIMBERLAKE
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Publication number: 20110154525Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-040416-8 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Scott Diehn, Albert L. Lu, Timothy M. Nowatzki, Douglas S. Nubel, M. Alejandra Pascual, James C. Register, III, Christopher J. Scelonge, Gregory J. Young, Joshua K. Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
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Publication number: 20110154524Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-032316-8 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Scott Diehn, Albert L. Lu, Timothy M. Nowatzki, Douglas S. Nubel, M. Alejandra Pascual, James C. Register, III, Christopher J. Scelonge, Gregory J. Young, Joshua K. Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
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Publication number: 20110154526Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-043A47-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Scott Diehn, Albert L. Lu, Timothy M. Nowatzki, Douglas S. Nubel, M. Alejandra Pascual, James C. Register, III, Christopher J. Scelonge, Gregory J. Young, Joshua K. Young, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
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Publication number: 20110126327Abstract: The application discloses non-naturally occurring barley plants with increased resistance to herbicides, particularly imidazolinone herbicides. Also disclosed are the barley seeds per se, an isolated nucleic acid incorporating the nucleic acid sequence conferring imidazolinone resistance, a method of inhibiting weed growth in the vicinity of a barley plant, an a method of growing a barley crop. Seeds have been deposited at NCIMB.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Christopher Pittock, David Moody, Michael Mateme
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Patent number: 7937890Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Whitney Adams, Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brenda Lowe, Michael Spencer, Michael T. Mann
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Publication number: 20110056129Abstract: Methods for improving the agriculture of sesame, an Improved Non-Dehiscent (IND) sesame class and methods for breeding IND are disclosed. The IND sesame holds its seed in capsules for four or more weeks after ideal harvesting time, during extended adverse weather conditions, thus offering the grower flexibility as to when to harvest. The methods also improve current agricultural methods for growing sesame by allowing growers to leave the crop in the field for a longer period of time without the loss of seeds and concomitant reduced yield. The grower is able to reduce the ratio of combine harvesters required for mechanical harvest of sesame crops. Further, a method of growing crops in geographical areas previously unsuitable for sesame agriculture is disclosed. IND allows ready release of seed from the capsule during mechanized harvesting with minimal broken seed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: SESACO CORPORATIONInventor: Derald Ray Langham
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Publication number: 20110041400Abstract: In intensive agriculture it is important to provide high-quality seeds with a good, rapid and uniform germination. The invention relates to a method for treating plant seeds. The invention also relates to a device for treating plant seeds by applying such a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: SYNTHESIS B.V.Inventors: Jose Trias Vila, Barthelomeus Johannes Theodorus Smit, Wilhelmus Antonius Maria Van Lith
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Patent number: 7877926Abstract: An automated seed sampler includes a sampling station; a sampler for removing material from a seed in the sampling station; a seed conveyer for conveying the seed from the sampling station to a compartment in a seed tray; and a conveyor for conveying the material removed from the seed to a corresponding compartment in a sample tray. The method of the present invention comprises feeding seeds individually to a sampling station, removing a sample from the seed in the sampling station; conveying the sample to a compartment in a sample tray, and conveying the seed to a corresponding compartment in a seed tray. The samples can be tested, and the seeds can be sorted according to the results of the testing of their corresponding samples.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Kevin L. Deppermann
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Patent number: 7849632Abstract: An automated system for sampling seeds generally includes an automated sampler operable to remove a tissue sample from a seed, a seed tray configured to receive from the automated sampler the seed from which the tissue sample is removed, and a sample tray configured to receive the tissue sample removed from the seed. A table supports the seed tray and the sample tray, and an index mechanism is operable to move the table to bring the seed tray into position for receiving from the automated sampler the seed from which the tissue sample is removed, and to bring the sample tray into position for receiving the tissue sample removed from the seed.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Michael W. Petersen
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Publication number: 20100306882Abstract: The present invention concerns hybrid Lactuca sativa seeds which have a male sterile genotype and which are heterozygous for at least one distinct gene which provides plants derived from said seeds with a distinct phenotype. The invention also concerns a method for producing hybrid Lactuca sativa seeds, comprising a step for culture, in an enclosed medium, of phenotypically male sterile plants and phenotypically male fertile plants, a step for pollinization by diptera introduced into the closed medium upon flowering of the plants, and a step for harvesting the seeds produced by the male sterile plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: Hervé Michel
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Patent number: 7836631Abstract: A method for creating a verified food source comprises planting verified seed in accordance with planting protocols to create a crop, growing the crop in accordance with crop protocols, harvesting the crop in accordance with harvest protocols to obtain grain, storing the grain in accordance with storage protocols, inspecting the grain to identify grain that meets predetermined grain standards, verifying the grain that meets the predetermined grain standards, feeding the verified grain to a certified food source, fostering the food source in accordance with fostering protocols, inspecting the food source to identify food source that meets the fostering protocols, and verifying the food source that meets the fostering protocols.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Innovative Agricultural Concepts, LLCInventors: Daniel P. Kerkhoff, Daniel B. Knoll
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Publication number: 20100281772Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the yield of harvested seed in plants by the application of selected doses of a physical plant stressor such as UV-C light (253.7 nm), X-rays, gamma ray, and electron beam irradiation to sowing seeds. This method can be used alone to enhance seed yield or in combination with standard seed treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: HORIZON SEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Charles Lindsay Wilson, Glenn Frederick Heidinger
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Publication number: 20100242358Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of imparting pathogen resistance to plants. This involves applying a hypersensitive response elicitor polypeptide or protein in a non-infectious form to a plant seed under conditions where the polypeptide or protein contacts cells of the plant seed. The present invention is also directed to a pathogen resistance imparting plant seed. Alternatively, transgenic plant seeds containing a DNA molecule encoding a hypersensitive response elicitor polypeptide or protein can be planted in soil and a plant can be propagated from the planted seed under conditions effective to impart pathogen resistance to the plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Dewen Qiu, Zhong-Min Wei, Steven V. Beer
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Publication number: 20100236143Abstract: A process for the propagation of Theobroma cacao L. by somatic embryogenesis using explant material which is subjected to a) primary embryogenesis in the dark in a solid culture medium causing induction and expression to produce primary embryos, b) secondary embryogenesis i) in which the primary embryos are treated in the dark in a solid or liquid culture medium to produce and multiply embryogenic callus followed by ii) treatment of the embryogenic callus in the dark in a suitable liquid culture medium causing expression of the embryogenic callus to produce further new secondary embryos, c) pre-germination of the secondary embryos in a Petri dish on a solid medium, or in a bioreactor in a liquid medium, into pre-germinated secondary embryos at the cotyledonary stage, d) ex-vitro germination of the pre-germinated secondary embryos at the cotyledonary stage by sowing directly on a culture substrate in the greenhouse to produce the plantlets, and e) development of the plantlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Bruno Jean-Marie Florin, Bernard Masseret, Caroline Denise Monique Vachet
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Publication number: 20100235949Abstract: The invention relates to a method to enhance germination of seeds and/or growth of plants or plant parts and/or plant yield by subjecting seeds to a pulsed radiofrequency electrical field (PRF).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Menno Emanuel Sluijter, Alexandre Jose Leonardo Teixeira
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Publication number: 20100210460Abstract: Insect refuge strategies are described for the management of insect resistance development. The present invention relates generally to the control of pests that cause damage to crop plants, and in particular to corn plants, by their feeding activities directed to root damage, and more particularly to the control of such plant pests by ensuring, through the seed production process, that sufficient refuge seeds are present in a given set of seeds to reduce the rate of development of resistant pests, thereby eliminating the problems that may arise with regard to refuge compliance. In addition, the treatment of such seed with a chemical or peptide-associated pesticide prior to planting the seed is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicants: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and CompanyInventors: Peter D. Coaldrake, John L. Flexner, Laura S. Higgins, Stephen A. Lefko, Timothy M. Nowatzki
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Publication number: 20100186297Abstract: The present invention relates the methods, compositions and devices for priming of plant seed, preferably seed of crop plants, and seeds obtained with said methods, compositions and devices, wherein the metabolic activity necessary for germination of the seed is not controlled by water but rather by the partial oxygen pressure and/or partial carbon dioxide pressure. In the methods of the invention the partial oxygen or carbon dioxide pressure may be measured by means of an oxygen/carbon dioxide sensitive fluorescent dye. The invention further relates to processes for producing a primed seed lot of a plant species and to a container comprising primed seed under an atmosphere with a partial oxygen pressure that is below the critical oxygen pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: FYTAGORASInventors: Albert Van Duijn, Johan Van Asbrouck
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Patent number: 7748163Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating seeds, comprising the following steps: (a) a sterilization step wherein, for 0.1 to 60 seconds and at a minimum pressure of 0.5 bar absolute, the seeds are contacted with a condensing medium having a condensation temperature of 80-200 DEG C, wherein the medium condenses on the seeds and the temperature of the surface of the seeds is raised to 200 DEG C at most; and (b) a cooling step wherein the sterilized seeds obtained in step (a) are cooled, wherein the temperature of the surface of the seeds is lowered, within 30 seconds at most, to 50 DEG C at most, and wherein the conditions of steps (a) and (b) are set such that the germination capacity of the seeds is relatively preserved or increases. The invention further relates to seeds obtainable with the method according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TnoInventors: Hendricus Cornelis van Deventer, Albert van Duijn, Rudy Mathias Henricus Heijmans
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Publication number: 20100154299Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide seeds coated with an antagonistic microorganism, which have high-level disease control effects and high preservation stability. The present invention makes it possible to drastically elevate the survival percentage of an antagonistic microorganism in seeds coated with the antagonistic microorganism by vacuum inoculating seeds with the antagonistic microorganism, drying seeds inoculated with the antagonistic microorganism under low-temperature, low-humidity conditions, or a combination of these methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Takeshi Kobayashi, Yoshihiro Hashimoto, Kenji Takebayashi, Masataka Aino
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Publication number: 20100126065Abstract: A method of improving germination of plant seeds, comprising a low temperature contact process of allowing plant seeds to contact plant growth regulating agents and water at a temperature lower than 10° C. wherein the treatment time in the low temperature contact process is shorter than 24 hours, and a method of improving germination of plant seeds, comprising (1) a low temperature contact process of allowing plant seeds to contact plant growth regulating agents and water at a temperature lower than 10° C., and (2) a low temperature preservation process of preserving, after the first process, the plant seeds at a temperature lower than 10° C., wherein the sum of the treatment time in the low temperature contact process and the treatment time in the low temperature preservation process is shorter than 24 hours; and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2006Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Sumika Agrotech Company, LimitedInventors: Ryo Nishimura, Yasutaka Soeda
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Publication number: 20100122384Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Jill Deikman, Paul C.C. Feng, Karen L. Fincher, Todd E. Ziegler
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Publication number: 20100107492Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure is a method for preconditioning a whitetail deer forage plot. The disclosed whitetail deer forage plot preconditioning method includes the steps of: 1. selecting an area of soil to be preconditioned in a locale accessible to whitetail deer; and 2. sowing plant seed in the selected area of soil that includes Lapsana communis seed. In another aspect, the present disclosure is a method for preparing a seed blend for use in sowing a forage plot for whitetail deer. The seed blend preparation method includes the steps of: 1. selecting a seed type other than Lapsana communis seed for inclusion in the seed blend; and 2. combining a first quantity of plant seed of the selected seed type other than Lapsana communis seed with second quantity of Lapsana communis seed to thereby produce the seed blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Sharif Adham Safwat
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Publication number: 20100107491Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the yield of harvested seed in plants by the application of selected doses of a physical plant stressor such as UV-C light (253.7 nm), X-rays, gamma ray, and electron beam irradiation to sowing seeds. This method can be used alone to enhance seed yield or in combination with standard seed treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Charles Lindsay Wilson, Glenn Frederick Heidinger
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Publication number: 20100100987Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant biochemistry. More specifically the invention relates to nucleic acid sequences from plant cells, in particular, nucleic acid sequences from maize and soybean associated with the tocopherol synthesis pathway enzymes. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules that encode proteins and fragments of proteins. In addition, the invention also encompasses proteins and fragments of proteins so encoded and antibodies capable of binding these proteins or fragments. The invention also relates to methods of using the nucleic acid molecules, proteins and fragments of proteins and antibodies, for example for genome mapping, gene identification and analysis, plant breeding, preparation of constructs for use in plant gene expression and transgenic plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Barkur G. BHAT, Sekhar S. Boddupalli, Ganesh M. Kishore, Jingdong Liu, Shaukat H. Rangwala, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
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Patent number: 7694457Abstract: A process of mechanical separation of embryos from seeds for genetic transplantation employs counter-rotating cylinders together with one or more culling, hydration, separation, and viability testing steps to provide high-throughput of viable, transplantable tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Brian J. Martinell, Beth Jo Calabotta, Richard J. Heinzen, Richard F. Klemm, Dennis E. McCabe, Gail A. Roberts, Lori Ann Smith