Patents Assigned to Washington State University Foundation
  • Gymnosperm nucleic acid molecules encoding sesquiterpene synthases and methods of use
    Patent number: 6265639
    Abstract: cDNAs encoding E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase from Grand Fir (Abies grandis) have been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequences have been determined. Accordingly, isolated DNA sequences (SEQ ID No:12 and SEQ ID No:19 and SEQ ID No:23) are provided which code for the expression of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase (SEQ ID No:13), &dgr;-selinene synthase (SEQ ID No:20) and &ggr;-humulene synthase (SEQ ID No: 24), respectively, from Grand Fir (Abies grandis). In other aspects, replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase or &ggr;-humulene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Washington State University Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, Jörg Bohlmann, Reinhard Jetter, John E. Crock, Christopher L. Steele
  • Apple tree named ‘WA 2’
    Patent number: PP21710
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of an Malus domestica ‘apple’ tree, named ‘WA 2’, that is distinguished by its attractive blush, outstanding texture being firm, crisp and juicy, and the presence of the homozygous genes for ethylene production ACS1-2/2 and ACO1-2/2 which contribute to maintaining the fruit quality over long periods of storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Washington State University Foundation
    Inventor: Bruce H. Barritt