Patents Assigned to Advanced Genetic Sciences, Inc.
  • Ice nucleation immunoassay
    Patent number: 4784943
    Abstract: A novel method for carrying out immunoassays is described. The method involves use of a biological ice nucleating agent as a label. In particular, the method involves use of ice nucleating bacteria, or ice nucleating components derived therefrom, as a label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: Advanced Genetic Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Gareth J. Warren, Paul K. Wolber
  • Chitinase-producing bacteria
    Patent number: 4751081
    Abstract: Novel bacteria strains are described which are created by the introduction of DNA encoding for the production of chitinase, an enzyme capable of degrading chitin present in fungi and nematodes. The strains have utility in producing chitinase for the purpose of inhibiting plant pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: Advanced Genetic Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor V. Suslow, Jonathan Jones
  • Measurement of variable fluorescence of plants
    Patent number: 4650336
    Abstract: A method of testing a plant to determine the variable fluorescence of the plant, and instrumentation for carrying out the method, is described. The method has use in determining the extent to which a plant has been damaged by photoinhibitory stress, or is susceptible to damage by such stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: Advanced Genetic Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin A. Moll