Patents Assigned to Pure Seed Testing Inc.
  • Matador GT tall fescue
    Patent number: 7294771
    Abstract: A glyphosate-tolerant tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) variety in one form known as Matador GT (experimental code PST-5TU0), seed used to produce the grass, and methods of using the grass plant and the seed are provided. This grass is suitable for use in lawns, athletic fields, golf courses, sod, and other turfs where weeds are a problem. Weed control in areas planted with the disclosed grasses can be achieved by direct application of glyphosate herbicides, for example at a rate of at least 4 ounces per acre, such as at least 8 ounces per acre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Pure Seed Testing, Inc.
    Inventors: Crystal Fricker, Melodee L. Fraser, Joseph K. Wipff
  • Hybrid seashore paspalum available from seed called ‘Sea Spray’
    Patent number: 7262341
    Abstract: A seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum O. Swartz) cultivar that can be propagated from seed is disclosed. In one example, the cultivar is known as ‘Sea Spray’. Also disclosed is seed used to produce the grass, and methods of using the grass plant. In some examples, this grass is suitable for use in turf where alternative water resources are used to care for the turf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignees: Pure Seed Testing, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Crystal Fricker, Joseph K. Wipff, Ronny R. Duncan
  • Glyphosate tolerant fescue grass variety
    Patent number: 6423887
    Abstract: A glyphosate-tolerant tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) variety in one form known as Tomahawk RT (experimental code PST-5MU), seed used to produce the grass, and methods of using the grass plant and the seed are provided. This grass is suitable for use in lawns, golf courses, sod, and other turfs where weeds are a problem. Weed control in areas planted with the disclosed grasses can be achieved bydirect application of glyphosate herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Pure Seed Testing, Inc.
    Inventor: Crystal Rose-Fricker
  • Kentucky bluegrass variety known as ‘North Star’
    Patent number: 6407319
    Abstract: A Kentucky bluegrass variety known as ‘North Star’ (experimental code PST-A7-60), and seed used to produce the grass are provided. Methods of using the grass plant and the seed are also provided. This grass is particularly suitable for use in lawns, golf courses, sod, and other turfs where excellent turf quality is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Pure Seed Testing, Inc.
    Inventors: Crystal Rose-Fricker, William A. Meyer
  • Kentucky bluegrass variety known as ‘Brilliant’
    Patent number: 6372966
    Abstract: A Kentucky bluegrass variety known as ‘Brilliant’ (experimental code PST-B2-42), and seed used to produce the grass are provided. Methods of using the grass plant and the seed are also provided. This grass is particularly suitable for use in lawns, golf courses, sod, and other turfs where excellent turf quality is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Pure Seed Testing Inc.
    Inventors: Crystal Rose-Fricker, William A. Meyer
  • Glyphosate tolerant fescue grasses
    Patent number: 6066786
    Abstract: Glyphosate tolerant fescue (Festuca sp.) grasses are provided. These grasses are particularly suitable for use in lawns, golf courses and other turfs where weeds are a problem. Weed control in areas planted with the disclosed grasses can be achieved by direct application of glyphosate herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Pure Seed Testing, Inc.
    Inventor: Crystal Rose-Fricker