Patents Assigned to BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
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Publication number: 20200308597Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase small subunit (AGPaseSS) proteins, polypeptides encompassing AGPaseSS proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin Neil Gray
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Publication number: 20200165622Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding thioredoxin proteins, polypeptides encompassing thioredoxin proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Neil Gray, Henry D. Priest
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Publication number: 20200149058Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) proteins, polypeptides encompassing PAL proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Neil Gray, Henry D. Priest
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Publication number: 20200032286Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing plant growth for higher crop yield are provided. The methods involve the expression of at least one ictB coding sequence in a C4 plant of interest. Further provided are methods for expressing at least one ictB coding sequence and increasing the expression of at least one additional coding sequence of interest selected from CO2 assimilating sequences, such as those sequences involved in the Calvin Benson cycle, starch synthesis pathway, and C4 carbon shuttle in the plant. C4 plants expressing an ictB sequence are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, plants expressing an ictB sequence and those plants showing increased expression of a sequence of interest are encompassed by the invention. The expression of ictB in the C4 plant and the co-expression of ictB with this additional gene or genes results in yield gains.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Neil Gray, Matthew Begemann
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Publication number: 20190345506Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Compositions comprise promoter sequences that direct expression of an operably linked nucleotide in a developmentally regulated manner. Polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Brutnell, Douglas W. Bryant, Todd Christopher Mockler, Lin Wang
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Publication number: 20190338296Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying genomic DNA sequences are provided. The methods produce double-stranded breaks (DSBs) at pre-determined target sites in a genomic DNA sequence, resulting in mutation, insertion, and/or deletion of DNA sequences at the target site(s) in a genome. Compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising nucleotide sequences that encode a Cms1 protein operably linked to a promoter that is operable in the cells of interest. The DNA constructs can be used to direct the modification of genomic DNA at pre-determined genomic loci. Methods to use these DNA constructs to modify genomic DNA sequences are described herein. Additionally, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genes are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Begemann, Benjamin Neil Gray
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Patent number: 10407670Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Compositions comprise promoter sequences that direct expression of an operably linked nucleotide in a developmentally regulated manner. Polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Thomas P. Brutnell, Douglas W. Bryant, Todd Christopher Mockler, Lin Wang
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Publication number: 20190233840Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding ERF transcription factor proteins, polypeptides encompassing ERF transcription factor proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Todd Christopher Mockler
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Publication number: 20190233839Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding photosystem I reaction center subunit N (PSAN) proteins, polypeptides encompassing PSAN proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2017Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Neil Gray, Henry D. Priest
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Patent number: 10316324Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying genomic DNA sequences are provided. The methods produce double-stranded breaks (DSBs) at pre-determined target sites in a genomic DNA sequence, resulting in mutation, insertion, and/or deletion of DNA sequences at the target site(s) in a genome. Compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising nucleotide sequences that encode a Cms1 protein operably linked to a promoter that is operable in the cells of interest. The DNA constructs can be used to direct the modification of genomic DNA at pre-determined genomic loci. Methods to use these DNA constructs to modify genomic DNA sequences are described herein. Additionally, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genes are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Begemann, Benjamin Neil Gray
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Patent number: 10301640Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding ERF transcription factor proteins, polypeptides encompassing ERF transcription factor proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Todd Christopher Mockler
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Publication number: 20190071688Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying genomic DNA sequences are provided. The methods produce double-stranded breaks (DSBs) at pre-determined target sites in a genomic DNA sequence, resulting in mutation, insertion, and/or deletion of DNA sequences at the target site(s) in a genome. Compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising nucleotide sequences that encode a Cpf1 or Csm1 protein operably linked to a promoter that is operable in the cells of interest. The DNA constructs can be used to direct the modification of genomic DNA at pre-determined genomic loci. Methods to use these DNA constructs to modify genomic DNA sequences are described herein. Additionally, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genes are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Begemann, Benjamin Neil Gray
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Publication number: 20190048357Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying genomic DNA sequences are provided. The methods produce double-stranded breaks (DSBs) at pre-determined target sites in a genomic DNA sequence, resulting in mutation, insertion, and/or deletion of DNA sequences at the target site(s) in a genome. Compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising nucleotide sequences that encode a Cms1 protein operably linked to a promoter that is operable in the cells of interest. The DNA constructs can be used to direct the modification of genomic DNA at pre-determined genomic loci. Methods to use these DNA constructs to modify genomic DNA sequences are described herein. Additionally, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genes are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Begemann, Benjamin Neil Gray
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Publication number: 20180355367Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing plant growth for higher crop yield are provided. The methods involve the expression of at least one ictB coding sequence in a C4 plant of interest. Further provided are methods for expressing at least one ictB coding sequence and increasing the expression of at least one additional coding sequence of interest selected from CO2 assimilating sequences, such as those sequences involved in the Calvin Benson cycle, starch synthesis pathway, and C4 carbon shuttle in the plant. C4 plants expressing an ictB sequence are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, plants expressing an ictB sequence and those plants showing increased expression of a sequence of interest are encompassed by the invention. The expression of ictB in the C4 plant and the co-expression of ictB with this additional gene or genes results in yield gains.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Neil Gray, Matthew Begemann
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Patent number: 10113179Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying genomic DNA sequences are provided. The methods produce double-stranded breaks (DSBs) at pre-determined target sites in a genomic DNA sequence, resulting in mutation, insertion, and/or deletion of DNA sequences at the target site(s) in a genome. Compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising nucleotide sequences that encode a Cpf1 or Csm1 protein operably linked to a promoter that is operable in the cells of interest. The DNA constructs can be used to direct the modification of genomic DNA at pre-determined genomic loci. Methods to use these DNA constructs to modify genomic DNA sequences are described herein. Additionally, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genes are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Begemann, Benjamin Neil Gray
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Publication number: 20180148735Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying genomic DNA sequences are provided. The methods produce double-stranded breaks (DSBs) at pre-determined target sites in a genomic DNA sequence, resulting in mutation, insertion, and/or deletion of DNA sequences at the target site(s) in a genome. Compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising nucleotide sequences that encode a Cpf1 or Csm1 protein operably linked to a promoter that is operable in the cells of interest. The DNA constructs can be used to direct the modification of genomic DNA at pre-determined genomic loci. Methods to use these DNA constructs to modify genomic DNA sequences are described herein. Additionally, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genes are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Begemann, Benjamin Neil Gray
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Publication number: 20180148733Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing plant growth for higher crop yield are provided. The methods involve the expression of at least one ictB coding sequence in a C4 plant of interest. Further provided are methods for expressing at least one ictB coding sequence and increasing the expression of at least one additional coding sequence of interest selected from CO2 assimilating sequences, such as those sequences involved in the Calvin Benson cycle, starch synthesis pathway, and C4 carbon shuttle in the plant. C4 plants expressing an ictB sequence are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, plants expressing an ictB sequence and those plants showing increased expression of a sequence of interest are encompassed by the invention. The expression of ictB in the C4 plant and the co-expression of ictB with this additional gene or genes results in yield gains.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Neil Gray, Matthew Begemann
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Publication number: 20180119165Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding ERF transcription factor proteins, polypeptides encompassing ERF transcription factor proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: BENSON HILL BIOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Todd Christopher Mockler
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Patent number: 9896696Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying genomic DNA sequences are provided. The methods produce double-stranded breaks (DSBs) at pre-determined target sites in a genomic DNA sequence, resulting in mutation, insertion, and/or deletion of DNA sequences at the target site(s) in a genome. Compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising nucleotide sequences that encode a Cpf1 or Csm1 protein operably linked to a promoter that is operable in the cells of interest. The DNA constructs can be used to direct the modification of genomic DNA at pre-determined genomic loci. Methods to use these DNA constructs to modify genomic DNA sequences are described herein. Additionally, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genes are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Begemann, Benjamin Neil Gray
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Publication number: 20180030467Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Compositions comprise promoter sequences that direct expression of an operably linked nucleotide in a developmentally regulated manner. Polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Brutnell, Douglas W. Bryant, Todd Christopher Mockler, Lin Wang