Patents Assigned to State of Israel Ministry of Agriculture
  • Crop production by prior biofumigation of the soil using soil coats
    Publication number: 20040228895
    Abstract: Crops may be improved by biofumigating the soil prior to planting or sowing these crops. The biofumigation preferably comprises chopping and incorporating of green manures into the soil, and, thereafter, coating the soil surface with plastic coats made by multiple spraying of suitable polymer formulations onto the treated soil surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicants: ECOTEX-Soil Mulch Products, State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture
    Inventors: Leah Tsror, Abraham Gamliel, Eliezer Beker
  • Controlling starch synthesis
    Patent number: 6720485
    Abstract: A method for controlling starch synthesis in tomatoes including providing a population of plants derived from interspecific crosses of Lycopersicon spp. with Lycopersicon esculentum genotypes, and selecting individuals of the population that each contain an allele of a gene that increases starch synthesis, the gene originating from the Lycopersicon spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture
    Inventors: Arthur Schaffer, Ilan Levin, Marina Petreikov, Moshe Bar
  • Alkaline alpha-galactosidase
    Patent number: 6607901
    Abstract: An enzyme isolated from an organism that metabolizes alpha-galactosyl containing saccharides, comprising an alpha-galactosidase (E.C. 3.2.1.22, alpha-D-galactoside galatohydrolase) with optimal activity in the neutral to alkaline pH range, and which hydrolyzes a variety of alpha-galactose containing saccharides, in particular raffinose. The enzyme is preferably a protein monomer and an ex-alpha-galactosidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture, Volcani Research Center
    Inventors: Arthur Schaffer, Gao Zhifang
  • Chitosan metal complexes and method for controlling microbial growth on plants using same
    Patent number: 6589942
    Abstract: A method for controlling bacterial and fungal diseases in plants which includes applying a chitosan metal chelate complex having at least two metal ion species to the plant. Chitosan metal complexes for application to control bacterial and fingal diseases in plants are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture
    Inventors: Noach Ben-Shalom, Riki Pinto
  • Method for applying plastic soil mulch
    Patent number: 6270291
    Abstract: A method for applying liquid plastic polymers to soil surfaces in order to form a continuous membrane film for soil mulch. The plastic mulch is useful for enhancing crop production, disinfestation of soil by solarization and prevention of soil erosion. Additionally, the invention includes procedures for applying and spraying the liquid plastic polymers to form an effective and economic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: State of Israel Ministry of Agriculture
    Inventors: Avraham Gamliel, Eliezer Becker
  • Plastic packaging material
    Patent number: 6190710
    Abstract: A method of preserving produce by providing a plastic packaging material having a thickness of up to about 500 microns and a permeability to water vapor exceeding about 1.5 g mm m−2 per day at 38° C. and 85-90% relative humidity, whereby when the material is used to package produce, no condensation or minimal condensation appears on a surface of the material. Related methods and products produced thereby are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignees: Stepac L.A., The Sterilizing Packaging Company of L.A., Ltd., State of Israel - Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Moira Marx Nir, Angel Machado, Nehemia Aharoni
  • Method for the induction of genetic parthenocarpy in plants
    Patent number: 6114602
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for the production of genetic parthenocarpy in plants, which includes the steps of: providing a cassette including a DNA coding for modulation of auxin effects in plants, such as the rolB gene, and a promoter specific for the ovary between anthesis and early fruit development to control the DNA sequence and introducing the cassette into a plant. Preferably, the DNA is introduced by transformation of plant material (including seed derived cotyledons), and regeneration of transformed plants. Preferably the method also includes the step of screening the plant for either facultative or obligatory parthenocarpic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: State of Israel/Ministry of Agriculture
    Inventors: Rivka Barg, Yehiam Salts Salts
  • Composition and method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungi
    Patent number: 6060429
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling plant diseases caused by the fungi Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria alternata, by applying to a growing plant or to fruit or vegetables before or after harvesting, a composition which comprises an effective amount for controlling said fungi of at least one oligosaccharide ingredient, active against Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria alternata, and selected from oligosaccharides obtainable by hydrolysis of chitin, .beta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: State of Israel--Ministry of Agriculture
    Inventors: Noach Ben-Shalom, Yigal Elad, Elazar Fallik, Rivka Pinto
  • Citrus tree named ‘Dity’
    Patent number: PP13457
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by fruit having few or no seeds, a mid-late fruit ripening period and orange-red fruit when fully ripe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Citrus tree named ‘Moria’
    Patent number: PP13460
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus tree is described that is distinguished by a long ripening period, fruit having a low seed number (0-6 seeds per fruit) and flowers having anthers bearing pollen with low pollen fertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Citrus tree named ‘KEDEM’
    Patent number: PP13612
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by very early fruit ripening and by the orange-red color of the fruit exterior skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Citrus tree named ‘Orri’
    Patent number: PP13616
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus tree is described that is distinguished by fruit having zero or few seeds, flowers having anthers bearing pollen with low pollen fertility, and a long ripening period from the beginning of January to the end of April.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Citrus tree named ‘Vered’
    Patent number: PP13617
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by fruit having a reddish-orange color, few seeds, and large size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Citrus tree named ‘Nectar’
    Patent number: PP13624
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by fruit having no seeds and flowers having anthers bearing sterile pollen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati
  • Citrus tree named ‘Yanov’
    Patent number: PP13627
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by seedless fruit having a ripening period from mid-November to December in Israel and very low pollen fertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Citrus tree named ‘Shani’
    Patent number: PP13634
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by fruit having few seeds, a late fruit ripening period, red-orange fruit and an oblate shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati
  • Citrus tree named ‘Merav’
    Patent number: PP13661
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by fruit having few or no seeds and a mid late fruit ripening period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Citrus tree named ‘Tami’
    Patent number: PP13709
    Abstract: A new variety of mandarin citrus is described that is distinguished by having seedless fruit and occasionally fruit with a few seeds, an early ripening period, and fruit which is orange when fully ripe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: State of Israel-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Inventors: Aliza Vardi, Pinchas Spiegel-Roy, Ahuva Frydman-Shani, Avraham Elchanati, Hana Neumann
  • Strawberry plant named `Yael`
    Patent number: PP11183
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria L.) called `Yael` is a cross between `Oso Grande` and `Dorit`, and flowers early to medium on a scale of "very early" to "very late".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Eva Izsak, Shamai Izhar
  • Strawberry plant named `Malah`
    Patent number: PP11255
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria L.) called `Malah` is a cross between `Dorit` and `Chandler`, and flowers early on a scale of "very early" to "very late.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Eva Izsak, Shamai Izhar