Patents Assigned to Rothamsted Research Limited
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20130287831
    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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicants: Department of Primary Industries for and on behalf of the State of New South Wales, Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Graham David Moores, Robin Vera Gunning
  • Publication number: 20120183354
    Abstract: This invention relates to uses of waste products obtained when biodiesel is generated for reducing nitrate leaching from soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Marc Redmile-Gordon, Philip Brookes
  • Patent number: 8221736
    Abstract: cis-Jasmone has been discovered to be useful as a semiochemical that changes the behavior of insects and/or the physiology of plants. It has direct signalling roles with plant-feeding aphids, in attraction of aphid predators and parasitoids, and may act as an airborne signal inducing production of volatile plant semiochemicals, including the monoterpene (E)-?-ocimene, that stimulate foraging by parasitoids. It is an extremely benign compound having, to human beings, a pleasant aroma and gives a long-lasting effect after removal of the stimulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Alastair James Hick, John Anthony Pickett, Lester John Wadhams, Johnathan Andrew Napier
  • Patent number: 8084668
    Abstract: A nucleic acid sequence is provided which encodes a gibberellin 2-oxidase gene which catalyses the 2?-oxidation of a gibberellin molecule to introduce a hydroxyl group at C-2 and further catalyses the oxidation of the hydroxyl group introduced at C-2 to yield the ketone derivative. Such sequences can find application in the preparation of transgenic plants with altered levels of gibberellin 2-oxidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Gregory Thomas, Peter Hedden, Andrew Leonard Phillips
  • Patent number: 7985888
    Abstract: A method is provided for increasing the weight of plant seed, which comprises preparing a genetically modified plant in which gibberellin content has been manipulated in the seed of the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Leonard Phillips, Peter Hedden, John Robert Lenton, Daniel James Evans, Rebecca Stratford
  • Patent number: 7598432
    Abstract: A nucleic acid sequence is provided which encodes a gibberellin 2-oxidase gene which catalyses the 2?-oxidation of a gibberellin molecule to introduce a hydroxyl group at C-2 and further catalyses the oxidation of the hydroxyl group introduced at C-2 to yield the ketone derivative. Such sequences can find application in the preparation of transgenic plants with altered levels of gibberellin 2-oxidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Gregory Thomas, Peter Hedden, Andrew Leonard Phillips
  • Publication number: 20090007295
    Abstract: A method is provided for increasing the weight of plant seed, which comprises preparing a genetically modified plant in which gibberellin content has been manipulated in the seed of the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Leonard Phillips, Peter Hedden, John Robert Lenton, Daniel James Evans, Rebecca Stratford
  • Patent number: 7262340
    Abstract: A nucleic acid sequence is provided which encodes a gibberelin 2-oxidase gene which catalyzes the 2?-oxidation of a gibberelin molecule to introduce a hydroxyl group at C-2 and further catalyzes the oxidation of the hydroxyl group introduced at C-2 to yield the ketone derivative. Such sequences can find application in the preparation of transgenic plants with altered levels of gibberelin 2-oxidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Gregory Thomas, Peter Hedden, Andrew Leonard Phillips