Patents Assigned to ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH
  • Patent number: 11533913
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses of photo-labile compounds which are trehalose-6-phosphate or trehalose-6-phosphonate or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof in the treatment of water stress in plants. The invention also concerns methods and the use of the compounds for resurrection of water stressed plants, and for improvement of yield of crop plants under water stressed conditions compared with untreated plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Jeremy Paul, Cara Ashleigh Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20220282267
    Abstract: Described herein are non-human organisms for producing triacylglycerol wherein the non-human organism is genetically modified to express a lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase specific for C16:0-Coenzyme A (C16:0 LPAT) and wherein, once expressed, the C16:0 LPAT is localised in the endoplasmic reticulum. Also described are non-human organisms for producing triacylglycerol in which (a) a lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase specific for C16:0-Coenzyme A (C16:0 LPAT) is localised in the endoplasmic reticulum; and (b) activity of native endoplasmic reticulum lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase (ER LPAT) is suppressed or prevented. Further described are non-human organisms in which a chloroplast lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase (LPAT) is expressed, wherein said chloroplast LPAT lacks a functional chloroplast targeting signal. The disclosure also relates to methods for extracting triacylglycerol from the organisms and the use thereof in infant formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LTD
    Inventors: Peter EASTMOND, Henricus Egbertus Gerardus VAN ERP, Govindprasad BHUTADA
  • Publication number: 20220105113
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds comprising a dimer of dehydrosalicortin or a derivative, homologue, stereoisomer, prodrug or pharmaceutical salt thereof. In particular embodiments, the dimer is a result of a Diels-Alder reaction. Also described are compositions comprising the compounds and their use in treating disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicants: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LTD, UNIVERSITY OF KENT
    Inventors: Michael Henry BEALE, Jane Louise WARD, Yanqi WU, Martin MICHAELIS
  • Patent number: 10881631
    Abstract: A recombinant camelina plant or cell comprising one or more polynucleotides encoding a ?6-desaturase, a ?6-elongase and a ?5-desaturase operably linked with one or more regulatory sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventors: Johnathan Napier, Olga Sayanova, Noemi Ruiz-Lopez, Richard Haslam
  • Patent number: 10653138
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for attracting bed bugs, compositions thereof, devices comprising said compositions and their use in the detection, monitoring and control of bed bugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignees: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Mary McFadden Cameron, James George Logan, Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, John Anthony Pickett, Michael Alexander Birkett
  • Patent number: 10334845
    Abstract: The invention provides analogs of (S)-germacrene D analog which have improved insect repellent properties compared to (S)-germacrene D analog or which have insect attractant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY COELLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED, ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH
    Inventors: John Anthony Pickett, Michael Alexander Birkett, David James Miller, Rudolf Konrad Allemann
  • Publication number: 20190059369
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for attracting bed bugs, compositions thereof, devices comprising said compositions and their use in the detection, monitoring and control of bed bugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicants: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Mary McFadden Cameron, James George Logan, Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, John Anthony Pickett, Michael Alexander Birkett
  • Patent number: 10104890
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising (i) a neonicotinoid; and (ii) a compound of formula (I) or (II), preferably wherein the composition is a pesticide composition, for example an insecticide composition. Also provided is use of a compound of formula (I) or (II) as a neonicotinoid synergist and use of a compound of formula (I) or (II) in combination with a neonicotinoid. Further provided are methods for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignees: Rothamsted Research Limited, Endura S.P.A.
    Inventors: Graham David Moores, Despina Philippou, Valerio Borzatta, Elisa Capparella
  • Publication number: 20180298401
    Abstract: Disclosed are plants including a cyanobacterial ribulose-1,5,-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) which can assemble and fix carbon without an interacting protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicants: Cornell University, Rothamsted Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Maureen HANSON, Myat LIN, Martin Afan John PARRY
  • Patent number: 10017796
    Abstract: The invention relates to genetically modified organisms with enhanced production of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Napier, Olga Sayanova, Mary Hamilton, Royah Vaezi
  • Patent number: 9326520
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for inhibiting the activity of an insect pest against a subject (or repelling an insect pest from an environment or preventing attraction to an environment) which compositions comprise geranylacetone as an active ingredient plus a carrier plus a further active ingredient selected from the list consisting of: 6-Methyl-hepten-2-one, octanal, plus optional other chemicals. Also provided are related materials and methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignees: The University Court of the University of Aberdeen, Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: John Anthony Pickett, James George Logan, Michael Alexander Birkett, Anne Jennifer Mordue
  • Publication number: 20160083738
    Abstract: The invention relates to eukaryotic organisms such as vascular plants that include recombinant microcompartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicants: CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventors: Maureen HANSON, Myat LIN, Martin Afan John PARRY
  • Patent number: 9198414
    Abstract: A method for preventing or reducing resistance to a pesticide of a substrate pest, which method comprises the administration to the substrate or the pest of a composition comprising: (a) a rapid-release formulation of an inhibitor of a factor causing or contributing to the resistance of the pest to the pesticide; and, substantially simultaneously, (b) a non-rapid release formulation of the pesticide. The invention also provides compositions suitable for use in such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignees: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED, DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE STATES OF NEW SOUTH WALES
    Inventors: Graham David Moores, Robin Vera Gunning
  • Publication number: 20150275243
    Abstract: The invention relates to genetically modified organisms with enhanced production of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Johnathan A. Napier, Olga Sayanova, Mary Hamilton, Royah Vaezi
  • Publication number: 20150216828
    Abstract: A recombinant camelina plant or cell comprising one or more polynucleotides encoding a ?6-desaturase, a ?6-elongase and a ?5-desaturase operably linked with one or more regulatory sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Rothamsted Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Johnathan Napier, Olga Sayanova, Noemi Ruiz-Lopez, Richard Haslam
  • Patent number: 9005641
    Abstract: A method for preventing or reducing resistance to a pesticide of a substrate pest, which method comprises the administration to the substrate or the pest of a composition comprising: (a) a rapid-release formulation of an inhibitor of a factor causing or contributing to the resistance of the pest to the pesticide; and, substantially simultaneously, (b) a non-rapid release formulation of the pesticide. The invention also provides compositions suitable for use in such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Rothamsted Research Limited, Department of Primary Industries For And On Behalf Of The State Of New South Wales
    Inventors: Graham David Moores, Robin Vera Gunning
  • Patent number: 8809389
    Abstract: A composition comprising an alkynyl phenoxy compound of Formula (I) as a synergist and a pesticidal active ingredient is described, wherein R1 and R2, similar or different, are (C1-C4)alkyl or R1O— and R2O— together represent a group —O—CH2—O—, —O—CH(CH3)—O, —O—CH2—CH2—O—, —O—CH2—CH2—, R3 is (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C6)alkenyl or —B—(CH2—CH2—O)z-R6 where B is —CH2—O— or —O—, z is 0, 1 or 2 and R6 is (C1-C4)alkyl; R4 is hydrogen or methyl; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; x is an integer from 1 to 2; y is 0, 1 or 2; with the proviso that when R3 is —B—(CH2CH2—O)z-R6, y is 1 and 5-(propargyloxy)-benzo[1,3]dioxole is excluded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: Endura S.p.A., Rothamsted Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Valerio Borzatta, Elisa Capparella, Leni Moroni, Graham Moores, Despina Philippou
  • Patent number: 8785727
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polynucleotide from Emiliana huxleyi which codes for a desaturase and which can be employed for the recombinant production of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The invention furthermore relates to vectors, host cells and transgenic nonhuman organisms which comprise the polynucleotide according to the invention, and to the polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide. The invention furthermore relates to antibodies against the polypeptide according to the invention. Finally, the invention also relates to production methods for the polyunsaturated fatty acids and for oil, lipid and fatty acid compositions and to their use as drugs, cosmetics, foodstuffs, feedstuffs, preferably fish food, or food supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Rothamsted Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Joerg Bauer, Johnathan A. Napier, Olga Sayanova
  • Patent number: 8715704
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lure for attracting, and in some circumstances, killing dust mites, especially house dust mites. The lure comprises neryl formate and/or limonene and is usually arranged in powder form to allow it to be shaken over an area containing the mites. What about liquid that dries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignees: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Amanda Skelton, Mary Cameron, Michael Alexander Birkett, John Anthony Pickett
  • Publication number: 20140107162
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising (i) a neonicotinoid; and (ii) a compound of formula (I) or (II), preferably wherein the composition is a pesticide composition, for example an insecticide composition. Also provided is use of a compound of formula (I) or (II) as a neonicotinoid synergist and use of a compound of formula (I) or (II) in combination with a neonicotinoid. Further provided are methods for controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicants: ENDURA S.P.A., ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham David Moores, Despina Philippou, Valerio Borzatta, Elisa Capparella