Patents Assigned to Idaho Resarch Foundation, Inc.
  • Sulfonylurea herbicide resistance in plants
    Patent number: 5198599
    Abstract: Plants, plant tissues and plant seeds which are resistant to inhibition by sulfonylurea and/or imidazolinone herbicides are provided. In particular, domestic lettuce varieties having resistance to herbicides which target the enzyme acetolactate synthase are provided. The resistant plants find use in areas where weed growth is controlled by sulfonylurea and/or imidazolinone herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Idaho Resarch Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald C. Thill