Patents Assigned to HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND
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Publication number: 20160297699Abstract: The present description relates to a process for the psychrophilic anaerobic digestion of ammonia-rich waste, such as farm manure or municipal waste, comprising the steps of contacting the ammonia-rich waste to an inoculum comprising anaerobic bacteria in a digester and reacting the ammonia-rich waste with the inoculum at a temperature below 25° C. to allow digestion of the ammonia-rich waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE ANDInventor: Daniel I. MASSÉ
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Patent number: 9382548Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for the transduction and/or transfection of plant cells. Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have been successfully employed as nanocarriers to deliver proteins and oligonucleotides to single plant cell microspores as well as multi-cellular zygotic embryos. The efficiency of CPP internalization and further delivery of a macromolecular cargo comprising a protein and/or an oligonucleotide can be enhanced by permeabilization of the zygotic embryos.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOODInventors: Francois Eudes, Archana Chugh
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Patent number: 9309525Abstract: The invention provides methods of modifying the level of expression or functional activity of factors such as enzymes or other catalytic proteins or structural proteins, alone or in concert, to modify the frequency of meiotic homologous recombination involving the exchange of genetic information between non-sister chromatids from homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes. The steps at which modulation may occur include: homologous chromosome pairing, double-strand break formation; resection; strand invasion; branch migration; and resolution. Methods of plant and animal breeding are also provided that utilize the modulation of meiotic homologous recombination.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: Kevin L. Rozwadowski, Derek J. Lydiate
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Patent number: 9066483Abstract: The subject invention provides low fiber, yellow-seeded canola, and related canola meal and animal feed. Oil produced from this seed has at least 68% oleic acid and no more than 3% linolenic acid, relative to the total fatty acids in the oil. Specific canola lines exhibiting these characteristics are also provided. Canola seed offering the combined advantages of excellent oil together with high-quality meal has not heretofore been provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignees: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Chibwe Chungu, Gerhard Rakow, Thomas J. Kubik, Barbara L. Raney
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Publication number: 20140193917Abstract: The invention provides methods of modifying the level of expression or functional activity of factors such as enzymes or other catalytic proteins or structural proteins, alone or in concert, to modify the frequency of meiotic homologous recombination involving the exchange of genetic information between non-sister chromatids from homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes. The steps at which modulation may occur include: homologous chromosome pairing, double-strand break formation; resection; strand invasion; branch migration; and resolution. Methods of plant and animal breeding are also provided that utilize the modulation of meiotic homologous recombination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Canada, As Represented By The Minister Of Agriculture and AgrInventors: Kevin L. Rozwadowski, Derek J. Lydiate
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Patent number: 8716022Abstract: The invention provides methods of modifying the level of expression or functional activity of factors such as enzymes or other catalytic proteins or structural proteins, alone or in concert, to modify the frequency of meiotic homologous recombination involving the exchange of genetic information between non-sister chromatids from homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes. The steps at which modulation may occur include: homologous chromosome pairing, double-strand break formation; resection; strand invasion; branch migration; and resolution. Methods of plant and animal breeding are also provided that utilize the modulation of meiotic homologous recombination.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: Kevin L. Rozwadowski, Derek J. Lydiate
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Patent number: 8674179Abstract: The present invention provides methods of modifying in vivo mutagenesis or homologous and homeologous recombination in a eukaryote. The method of modifying in vivo mutagenesis involves transforming a eukaryote with a nucleotide sequence capable of expressing a wild-type prokaryotic MutS, MutL, MutH, MutU, NLS-MutS, NLS-MutL, NLS-MutH, NLS-MutU protein, or a combination thereof, and expressing the protein. A method of modifying recombination between homologous chromosomes in an allopolyploid eukaryotic organism comprising, expressing a nucleotide sequence encoding prokaryotic NLS-MutS in combination with one or more than one of NLS-MutL, NLS-MutH, or NLS-MutU, within a germ cell of the allopolyploid eukaryotic organism is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: Kevin L. Rozwadowski, Derek J. Lydiate
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Patent number: 8642317Abstract: The invention provides a bacterial isolate defined by accession number 180507-1 filed with the International Depository Authority of Canada. The bacteria are capable of degrading trichothecene mycotoxins. Also provided are compositions comprising the bacteria and methods of preventing or treating food, foodstuffs, crops and harvested crops that are contaminated or susceptible to contamination with trichothecene mycotoxins. Kits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: Ting Zhou, Jianhua Gong, Hai Yu, Xiu-Zhen Li
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Patent number: 8557963Abstract: A process of aqueous protein extraction from Brassicaceae oilseed meal, such as canola, commercial canola meal or yellow mustard, to obtain a napin-rich protein extract, a cruciferin-rich protein extract, and a low-protein residue. The process comprising the steps of performing aqueous extraction of the Brassicaceae oilseed meal at a pH of from about 2.5 to about 5.0 to obtain a soluble napin-rich protein extract and a cruciferin-rich residue followed by performing aqueous extraction of the cruciferin-rich residue to obtain a soluble cruciferin-rich protein extract and a low-protein residue. The cruciferin-rich residue may be treated with cell wall degrading enzymes to obtain a cruciferin-rich fraction The cruciferin-rich protein products may be substantially free of napin protein and may be useful as a non-allergenic food product for human consumption.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-foodInventors: Janitha P. D. Wanasundara, Tara C. McIntosh
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Publication number: 20130244311Abstract: The present invention relates to the use or process of use of a sequencing batch reactor for eliminating prion in specified risk materials and for measuring the efficacy of a sequencing batch reactor to degrade prion proteins in specified risk materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicants: Bio-Terre Systems Inc., Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Canada As Represented By The Minister of Agriculture And AgrInventors: Daniel Y. Masse, Yun Xia
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Patent number: 8496906Abstract: A biological process for removing hydrogen sulphide from biogas is disclosed. The process involves injecting a small quantity of air into the gas phase or the liquid phase of a psychrophilic bioreactor to allow microbial flora to convert the hydrogen sulphide into elemental sulphur.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignees: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agrifood, Bio-Terre Systems Inc.Inventors: Daniel I. Massé, Steve Boivin
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Plant compositions enriched in dehydrosoyasaponin I (D-I) and methods of producing such compositions
Patent number: 8247541Abstract: There is provided a method of producing a plant composition comprising dehydrosoyasaponin I (D-I), the method comprising the steps of extracting a plant flour with a solvent capable of extracting soyasaponins to produce an extract, and treating the extract with light. Also provided are compositions produced according to the method of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: Wesley G Taylor, Ken W Richards -
Patent number: 8242259Abstract: A method for producing bacterial cellulose, said method comprising culturing a biologically pure culture of a cellulose-producing Proteus strain in a liquid medium suitable for culturing facultatively anaerobic microorganisms, separating bacterial cellulose produced in said liquid medium from said liquid medium, washing said separated bacterial cellulose and drying said bacterial cellulose. The cellulose-producing Proteus strain is preferably a Proteus myxofaciens strain, preferably strain IDAC 071005-01 or strain ATCC 19692. The liquid medium is provided with a carbohydrate substrate containing at least one sugar selected from the group consisting of glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose, xylose, and rhamnose. A bacterial cellulose product produced by culturing a biologically pure culture of a cellulose-producing Proteus strain in a liquid medium suitable for culturing facultatively anaerobic microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaInventor: Pascal Delaquis
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Patent number: 8211830Abstract: The present invention discloses fungal isolates of Phoma spp. or extracts obtained therefrom, useful for the control of broad leaf weeds, including Canada thistle, perennial sowthistle, dandelion, scentless chamomile, false cleavers, chickweed, wild buckwheat, and field bindweed. Te present invention also discloses biological control compositions comprising fungal isolates formulated in a growth medium for maintaining the viability of the fungal isolates when the biological control composition is applies to soil.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaInventors: Karen L. Bailey, JoAnne Derby
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Patent number: PP23288Abstract: A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘Navy Lady’, characterized by its small, compact, and uniform plant habit, its lightly fragrant semi-double flowers that are deep red in color opening from buds that are very dark red in color with its petals exhibiting a velvety texture, its repeat blooming habit, its medium to dark green semi-glossy foliage with good resistance to powdery mildew and rust, its vigorous growth habit, its ability to be readily propagated on its own roots, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 4.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by The Minister of Agriculture and AgrifoodsInventor: Claude Richer
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Patent number: PP24435Abstract: A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘CA 29’, characterized by its semi-double flowers that open medium yellow in color with pink margins, maturing to medium pink with dark pink margins and fading to a cream color with dark pink margins; creating a multicolored effect, its flower buds that are medium yellow in color with dark pink margins, its continuous blooming habit, its glossy foliage with good resistance to powdery mildew, rust and black spot, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 3a.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: Campbell G. Davidson, Larry J. Dyck
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Patent number: PP24436Abstract: A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘CA 33’, characterized by its semi-double flowers that are golden yellow in color with a salmon orange blush, its semi-upright plant form, its repeat blooming habit, its satiny foliage with good tolerance to rust and black spot, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 3a.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: Campbell G. Davidson, Larry J. Dyck
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Patent number: PP26646Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium, ‘13S2101’, characterized by its very late harvest season, its flowers that are self-fertile, its moderate precocity of fruit bearing, its spreading growth habit with horizontal one year-old shoots, its fruit skin and flesh that is red color with juice that is high in sweetness, and its firm fruit that is elongate to cordate in shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: William David Lane, Richard MacDonald
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Patent number: PP26680Abstract: A new cultivar of Prunus avium, ‘SPC136’, characterized by its mid-season fruit harvest, its flowers that are not self-fertile, lateness of bloom, its intermediate precocity of fruit bearing, its upright growth habit, its fruit skin that is wine red in color and flesh that is dark red to black in color, its large flowers with wide petals, and its firm, very large, kidney-shaped fruit.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodInventors: William David Lane, Richard MacDonald
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Patent number: PP27927Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree named ‘SPC243’, that is characterized by its upright growth habit with semi-erect one year-old shoots and sparse crown density, its small fruit that is elongated kidney shaped, its fruit skin that is yellow in color with an orange-red over-color, its fruit flesh that is yellow in color, its moderate to high fruiting precocity, its flowers that are self-fertile, and its late to very late fruit harvest season.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOODInventor: William David Lane