Patents Assigned to Agrigenesis Biosciences Limited
  • Publication number: 20070113304
    Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides encoding antifreeze polypeptides are provided, together with expression vectors and host cells comprising such isolated polynucleotides. Methods for the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: AgriGenesis Biosciences Limited
    Inventors: Jeroen Demmer, Steven Fish, Claire Hall, Michael Shenk
  • Publication number: 20070079401
    Abstract: The present application discloses plant polynucleotides, their encoded polypeptide sequences, and sRNA sequences which are putative regulators of long-distance florigenic signaling and flowering control. Methods of use of these sequences related to long-distance florigenic signaling are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicants: AgriGenesis Biosciences Limited, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Tony Lough, Dieter Hermsmeier, Erika Varkonyi-Gasic, Justin Sweetman, Ilkka Havukkala, Helene Belanger, Richard Forster, Keith Hudson, William Lucas
  • Patent number: 7189892
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide sequence encoding a component of the protein machinery involved in small RNA trafficking, Cucurbita maxima phloem small RNA-binding protein (CmPSRB 1), and the corresponding polypeptide sequence. The invention also provides genetic constructs and transgenic plants comprising the polynucleotide sequence encoding a phloem small RNA-binding protein to alter (e.g., prevent, reduce or elevate) non-cell autonomous signaling events in the plants involving small RNA metabolism. These signaling events are involved in a broad spectrum of plant physiological and biochemical processes, including, for example, systemic resistance to pathogens, responses to environmental stresses, e.g., heat, drought, salinity, and systemic gene silencing (e.g., viral infections).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Agrigenesis Biosciences Limited
    Inventors: William J. Lucas, Byung-Chun Yoo, Tony J. Lough, Erika Varkonyi-Gasic
  • Patent number: 7132263
    Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides encoding antifreeze polypeptides are provided, together with expression vectors and host cells comprising such isolated polynucleotides. Methods for the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: AgriGenesis Biosciences Limited
    Inventors: Jeroen Demmer, Michael Andrew Shenk, Claire Hall, Steven Anthony Fish
  • Patent number: 7071380
    Abstract: The present application discloses plant polynucleotides, their encoded polypeptide sequences, and sRNA sequences which are putative regulators of long-distance florigenic signaling and flowering control. Methods of using these sequences related to long-distance florigenic signalling, including modifying the occurrence, timing and extent of flower development by modulating the florigenic signaling pathway, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Agrigenesis Biosciences Limited
    Inventors: Tony James Lough, Dieter H. Hermsmeier, Erika Varkonyi-Gasic, Justin Sweetman, Ilkka J. Havukkala, Helene Belanger, Richard L. S. Forster, Keith R. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20050278800
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicants: AgriGenesis Biosciences Limited, Wrightson Seeds Limited
    Inventors: Clare Elton, Claire Hall, Jeroen Demmer
  • Publication number: 20050266558
    Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides encoding polypeptides that regulate flowering are provided, together with expression vectors and host cells comprising such isolated polynucleotides. Methods for the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicants: AgriGenesis Biosciences Limited, Wrightson Seeds Limited
    Inventors: Jeroen Demmer, Claire Hall, Michael Norriss, Keith Saulsbury
  • Publication number: 20050150008
    Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides encoding polypeptides active in lignin, fructan and tannin biosynthetic pathways are provided, together with expression vectors and host cells comprising such isolated polynucleotides. Methods for the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicants: AGRIGENESIS BIOSCIENCES LIMITED, WRIGHTSON SEEDS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeroen Demmer, Richard Forster, Michael Shenk, Michael Norriss, Matthew Glenn, Keith Saulsbury, Claire Hall
  • Publication number: 20050086714
    Abstract: Methods for producing genetically modified plants of the Eucalyptus species particularly Eucalyptus grandis, are provided. The methods involve transformation of internode stem segments with a desired genetic construct using Agrobacterium-mediated techniques and regeneration of the transformed plant material. Preferred culture media, including selection media, and improved plant culture techniques are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicant: AGRIGENESIS BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Jia-Long Yao, Kui Lin-Wang
  • Publication number: 20050050583
    Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides that encode polypeptides involved in plant cell signaling are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs for the modulation of cell signaling in plants are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: AGRIGENESIS BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Timothy Strabala, Nicolaas Nieuwenhuizen, Colleen Higgins
  • Publication number: 20050044591
    Abstract: This application discloses plant polynucleotide sequences encoding polypeptide regulators of plant growth and reproduction, and their methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: AGRIGENESIS BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Jia-Long Yao, Charles Ampomah-Dwamena
  • Patent number: 6833446
    Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides that encode plant transcription factors are provided, together with DNA constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the expression of endogenous and/or heterologous genes are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignees: Agrigenesis Biosciences Limited, Rubicon Forest Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Marion Wood, Michael A. Shenk, Annette McGrath, Matthew Glenn