Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (1) like (CAD1L) polypeptides. CAD1L polypeptides are produced in a plant in the same organs and the same developmental stages and processes of CAD1 and are likely to be involved in the same developmental processes as CAD enzymes. CAD1L-like sequences are also disclosed. They can be used for modification of, for example, lignification, cellulose, degradation, plant cell walls or plant defence response.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 6, 2005
Publication date:
July 3, 2008
Applicants:
AGRICULTURE VICTORIA SERVICES PTY LTD, AGRESEARCH LIMITED
Inventors:
German Spangenberg, Michael Emmerling, Eng Kok Ong, Timothy Sawbridge
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 24, 2007
Publication date:
January 17, 2008
Applicants:
Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd., La Trobe University
Inventors:
German Spangenberg, Carl Ramage, Melissa Palviainen, Roger Parish, Joshua Heazlewood
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for polypeptides involved in tolerance to freezing and/or low temperature stress in plants. More particularly, the present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for ice recrystallisation inhibition proteins (IRIPs) in plants, and the use thereof for the modification of plant response to freezing and/or low temperature stress. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to polypeptides involved in tolerance to freezing and/or low temperature stress in Deschampsia and Lolium species.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 24, 2004
Publication date:
October 25, 2007
Applicant:
Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd.
Inventors:
German Spangenberg, Ulrik John, Renata Polotonianka
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for proteins involved in the control of flowering in plants, and the use thereof for the modification of flowering, particularly inhibiting flowering. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences of FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), TERMINAL FLOWER (TFL), GIGANTEA (GI) and SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE (SVP) polypeptides.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 14, 2004
Publication date:
August 16, 2007
Applicants:
Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd, AgResearch Limited
Inventors:
Igor Kardailsky, Bruce Veit, Natasha Forester, Milan Gagic, Kim Richardson, Martin Faville
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for organic acid biosynthetic enzymes in plants, and the use thereof for the modification of, for example, organic acid biosynthesis and secretion in plants. In particularly preferred embodiments, the invention relates to the combinatorial expression of citrate synthase (CS) and/or malate dehydrogenase (MDH) and/or phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC) in plants to modify, for example, organic acid synthesis and secretion.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 14, 2004
Publication date:
July 19, 2007
Applicants:
Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd., AgResearch Limited
Inventors:
German Spangenberg, Michael Emmerling, Eng Kok Ong, Ramiro Mendez, Stephen Panter, Marcel Labandera
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes in plants, and the use thereof for the modification of, for example, fatty acid biosynthesis in plants. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acids or nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences of diacylglycerol acyltransferase enzymes.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 14, 2004
Publication date:
May 24, 2007
Applicants:
Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd., AgResarch Limited
Inventors:
Thomas Bryan, Margaret Burling, Nicholas Roberts, Alana Trollope, Derek Woodfield
Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid fragments encoding amino acid sequences for flavonoid biosynthetic enzymes in plants, and the use thereof for the modification of, for example, flavonoid biosynthesis in plants, and more specifically the modification of the content of condensed tannins. In particularly preferred embodiments, the invention relates to the combinatorial expression of chalcone synthase (CHS) and/or dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (BAN) and/or leucoanthocyanidine reductase (LAR) in plants to modify, for example, flavonoid biosynthesis or more specifically the content of condensed tannins.
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic compositions for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of intestinal disease conditions in animals and birds caused or exacerbated by Lawsonia intracellularis or similar or otherwise related microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a novel gene derived from Lawsonia intracellularis which encodes an immunogenic OmpH peptide, polypeptide or protein that is particularly useful as an antigen in vaccine preparation for conferring humoral immunity against Lawsonia intracellularis and related pathogens in animal hosts. The present invention is also directed to methods for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of such intestinal disease conditions and to diagnostic agents and procedures for detecting Lawsonia intracellularis or similar or otherwise related microorganisms.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 2000
Date of Patent:
May 30, 2006
Assignees:
Agriculture Victoria Services PTY LTD, Pig Research and Development Corp.
Inventors:
Detlef Hasse, Michael Panaccio, Meri Sinistaj
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic compositions for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of intestinal disease conditions in animals and birds caused or exacerbated by Lawsonia intracellularis or similar or otherwise related microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a novel gene derived from Lawsonia intracellularis which encodes an immunogenic hemolysin peptide, polypeptide or protein that is particularly useful as an antigen in vaccine preparation for conferring humoral immunity against Lawsonia intracellularis and related pathogens in animal hosts. The present invention is also directed to methods for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of such intestinal disease conditions and to diagnostic agents and procedures for detecting Lawsonia intracellularis or similar or otherwise related microorganisms.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 18, 2006
Assignees:
Pfizer Products, Inc., Agriculture Victoria Services Pty. Ltd., Pig Research and Development Corporation
Inventors:
Michael Panaccio, Everett Lee Rosey, Detlef Hasse, Robert Gerard Ankenbauer
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic compositions for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of intestinal disease conditions in animals and birds caused or exacerbated by Lawsonia intracellularis or similar or otherwise related microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a novel gene derived from Lawsonia intracellularis, which encodes an immunogenic polypeptide that is particularly useful as an antigen in a vaccine preparation for conferring humoral immunity against Lawsonia intracellularis and related pathogens in animal hosts, wherein said polypeptide is selected from the group consisting of flhB, fliR, ntrC, glnH, motA, motB, tlyC, ytfM, and ytfN polypeptides, or a homologue, analogue or derivative of any one or more of said polypeptides.