Patents Assigned to HybriGene, Inc.
  • Prevention of transgene escape in genetically modified perennials
    Patent number: 7525015
    Abstract: Genes can be introduced into plants that confer desirable traits such as, drought and stress tolerance, insect and pest resistance, as well as environmental qualities such as phyto-remediation. However, possibility for transgene escape to wild and non-transformed species raises commercial and ecological concerns. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for generating sterile plants for the prevention of transgene escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignees: HybriGene, Inc., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Hong Luo, Qian Hu, Kimberly Nelson Vasilchik, John P. Longo, Albert P. Kausch, Barbara Zilinskas, Subha Lakkaraju
  • Prevention of transgene escape in genetically modified perennials
    Publication number: 20030188341
    Abstract: Genes can be introduced into plants that confer desirable traits such as, drought and stress tolerance, insect and pest resistance, as well as environmental qualities such as phyto-remediation. However, possibility for transgene escape to wild and non-transformed species raises commercial and ecological concerns. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for generating sterile plants for the prevention of transgene escape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: HybriGene, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Luo, Qian Hu, Kimberly Nelson Vasilchik, John P. Longo, Albert P. Kausch