Patents Assigned to Ministry of Agriculture
  • Patent number: 8628965
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising a cell line callus culture of grape berry cells grown in vitro, whereby the cell line callus culture of grape berry cells is derived from one or more of grape-berry cross section, grape-berry skin, grape-berry flesh, grape seed, grape embryo of seeded or seedless cultivars or grape seed coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O), The Volcani Center
    Inventors: Yuval Eshdat, Avi Perl
  • Publication number: 20130316057
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is provided. The isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 88% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 22, the polypeptide being capable of increasing a cuticular water permeability of a plant expressing same. Also provided are methods of generating plants expressing such polypeptides which can be used for producing dehydrated plants or cuticular covered portions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Dev., Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Arthur A. Schaffer, Ran Hovav
  • Patent number: 8545906
    Abstract: A composition-of-matter comprising a substance usable in producing packaging material and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ar-turmerone, a sesquiterpene alcohol and a turmeric oleoresin solid residue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) (Volcani Center), Biopack Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo Navarro, Simcha Finkelman, Dov Zehavi, Refael Dias, Sam Angel, Fadel Mansur, Miriam Rindner
  • Publication number: 20130202541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of Dionaea muscipula and a composition comprising such an extract for cosmetic treatment of the skin and skin appendages such as sebaceous glands, hair and nails especially skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g. wrinkles loss of firmness and elasticity, and increased pigmentation. It also regards the use of such an extract for the preparation of a composition for cosmetic treatment. The composition may comprise further substances active against skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g. wrinkles loss of firmness and elasticity, and increased pigmentation. Especially it may contain an extract from Cymbidium erythraeum. It may also comprise bases, cosmetic pigments, UV filters and/or UV scattering agents. The scope of the invention also covers a method for cosmetic treatment of the skin, especially skin changes due to accelerated or chronological aging e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicants: Royal Government of Bhutan, Ministry of Agriculture, Quantum Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Atti-La Dahlgren, John Dahlgren, Tashi Yangzome Dorji, Singay Dorji, Sherub Gyaltshen
  • Patent number: 8501257
    Abstract: A pomegranate sprout preparation is disclosed. Methods of producing pomegranate sprouts and pomegranate sprout preparation as well as food or feed products comprising same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
    Inventors: Yakov Vinokur, Victor Rodov, Batia Horev, Genady Goldman, Nehemia Aharoni
  • Patent number: 8481809
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is provided. The isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 88% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 22, the polypeptide being capable of increasing a cuticular water permeability of a plant expressing same. Also provided are methods of generating plants expressing such polypeptides which can be used for producing dehydrated plants or cuticular covered portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
    Inventors: Arthur A. Schaffer, Ran Hovav
  • Patent number: 8453470
    Abstract: A method of controlling the conditions of air in an interior of an enclosure is disclosed. The method comprises collecting air from a lower part of the interior, dehumidifying the collected air, and releasing the dehumidified air in an upper part of the interior, thereby controlling the conditions of the air in the interior of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
    Inventors: Avraham Arbel, Mordechai Barak, Alexander Shklyar
  • Patent number: 8420322
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated nucleotide sequences responsible for the tomato high pigment 1 (hp-1) and high pigment 1w (hp-1w) phenotypes, wherein said sequences comprises an altered tomato DDB1 gene sequence or fragment thereof, wherein said the alteration in said altered sequence or fragment comprises an A-to-T transversion at nucleotide 931 of said DDB1 gene sequence in the case of hp-1 and a G-to-A transition at nucleotide 2392 of said DDB1 gene sequence in the case of hp-1w.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Volcani Center—The State of Israel Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Ilan Levin, Michal Lieberman, Orit Amir Segev, Nehama Gilboa, Avraham Lalazar
  • Patent number: 8377934
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treatment and prevention of aquatic mold infections in aquatic organisms and methods of disinfecting equipment used in raising aquatic organisms. The methods comprise use of one or more stilbene derivatives, including 4,4?-bis-(1,3,5-triazinylamino)stilbene-2,2?-disulfonic acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Itzhack Polacheck, Simon Tinman, Rama Falk
  • Publication number: 20130032043
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting pomegranate seeds from pomegranates including a pomegranate breaker operative for breaking open pomegranates generally without cutting pomegranate seeds at the interior of the pomegranates and a pomegranate seed extractor operative to engage broken open pomegranates for separating the pomegranate seeds from other parts of the pomegranates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: STATE OF ISRAEL - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
    Inventors: Ze'ev Schmilovitch, Yoav Sarig, Friederich Grosz, Benjamin Ronen, Aharon Hoffman, Haim Egozi
  • Publication number: 20130008674
    Abstract: A peanut plant uprooter which enables uprooting peanut plants from the ground without subjecting them to any pulling forces, shaking, them for the purpose of removing dirt placing them back down on the ground, and arranging them in a continuous window with the foliage covering the peanuts. The peanut plant uprooter penetrates the ground underneath the peanuts by means of two square rotating bars, and lifts the plants by means of a digging conveyor. The plants and soil are conveyed from the digging conveyor to a double-inclined conveyor. The plants are cleaned of dirt by shaking with an active shaking device. The plants are them lowered from the rear to the ground and are placed in windows with the peanuts on the ground and the foliage covering the peanuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rur
    Inventors: Yösi Kashti, Izhak Sagi, Farhad Geoola, Roman Brikman, Asher Levi
  • Patent number: 8338363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides derived from casein and their use in the management of lactating animals, particularly to methods for decreasing the length of the dry period of a lactating livestock animal, for increasing its milk yield and milk hygiene after parturition and for improving the livestock welfare. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising peptides derived from casein in the form of a sterile solution, which compositions are clear and substantially devoid of micelles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignees: Mileutis Ltd., State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agriculture Research Organization
    Inventors: Jose Mario Iscovich, Nissim Silanikove, Javier Iscovich
  • Publication number: 20120324597
    Abstract: A Cucumis melo plant is disclosed, wherein a flesh of a fruit of the plant comprises tetra-cis-lycopene (pro-lycopene). Methods of generating same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: THE STATEOF ISRAEL,MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOP., AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
    Inventors: Yaakov Tadmor, Yosef Burger, Nurit Katzir, Efraim Lewinsohn, Vitaly Portnoy, Tamar Lavee, Ayala Meir, Uzi Saar, Arthur A. Schaffer
  • Patent number: 8247011
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting pomegranate seeds from pomegranates including a pomegranate breaker operative for breaking open pomegranates generally without cutting pomegranate seeds at the interior of the pomegranates and a pomegranate seed extractor operative to engage broken open pomegranates for separating the pomegranate seeds from other parts of the pomegranates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center
    Inventors: Ze'ev Schmilovitch, Yoav Sarig, Abraham Daskal, Eitan Weinberg, Friedrich Grosz, Benjamin Ronen, Aharon Hoffman, Haim Egozi
  • Publication number: 20120208280
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is disclosed which comprises a nucleic acid sequence of a Brucella phage, the nucleic acid sequence being specific to the Brucella phage and comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 387-393. An exemplary polyncucleotide sequence is one which comprises at least 100 consecutive nucleotides of a nucleic acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 396. Uses of such sequences are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: The State of Isreal, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Kimron Veterinary Institute
    Inventors: Menachem Banai, Valeria Strada, Svetlana Bardenstein, Itzhak Ben-Asouli, Farhat Osman
  • Patent number: PP23021
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of a grapevine named ‘BLACK GLORY’. The new mid-late ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by a pear-shaped, black skinned berry, having a pleasant muscat flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos
  • Patent number: PP23022
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘BIG PEARL’. The new early ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by an attractive berry color, a very uniform bunch and a firm berry with tender crunchy skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos
  • Patent number: PP23023
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘SWEET JASPER’. The new early ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by an attractive berry color, a very uniform bunch and a firm berry with tender crunchy skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos
  • Patent number: PP23041
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘AMBER HONEY’. The new early ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by an attractive berry color, a very uniform bunch and a firm berry with tender crunchy skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos
  • Patent number: PP23199
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘GREEN ANGELS’. The new early ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by an attractive berry color, a very uniform bunch and a firm berry with tender crunchy skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organazation
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos