Patents Examined by Eileen O'Hara
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Patent number: 9926573Abstract: Disclosed is a glyphosate-tolerant gene. The nucleotide sequence of the gene is SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 5, and a mutant form of the gene that maintains the glyphosate-tolerant activity. The amino acid sequence of a protein encoded by the gene is respectively SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 4, or SEQ ID NO: 6, and a mutant form of amino acids in a conserved region 1 of positions 280 to 294 and in a conserved region 2 of positions 416 to 433. Also disclosed is the use of the gene and the mutant form thereof in the production of a glyphosate-resistant/tolerant plant.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Sheng Qiang, Chanjuan Mao, Shiguo Chen, Weimin Dai, Xiaoling Song
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Patent number: 9848564Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058864. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058864. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058864 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058864 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Jesse Gilsinger
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Patent number: 9832957Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058863. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058863. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058863 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058863 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Jesse Gilsinger
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Patent number: 9832967Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated CVX-35. ‘CVX-35’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has larger frame size and heavier weight, short core length, savoyed and glossy leaf color, corky root rot resistance, Bushy Stunt virus resistance, no fringe burn on mature leaves and also yellower heart leaf color. The present invention relates to a new and distinctive cos or romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) variety designated CVX-35.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
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Patent number: 9832942Abstract: The present invention provides methods of marker-assisted selection for high oleic/low linolenic traits in canola and in other oil seed crop species, as well as isolated nucleic acids for use as molecular markers in such methods. In particular, molecular markers and Brassica nucleic acid corresponding to fad2 and fad3 gene mutations are disclosed. The markers of the present invention are highly useful for the direct selection of desirable fad2 and fad3 alleles during marker-assisted trait introgression and breeding. In one aspect of the embodiment, two single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers are provided that correspond to the alleles. Thus, the present invention advantageously permits one of skill in the art to breed for the molecular markers described herein, or derivatives thereof, rather than breeding for a high oleic/low linolenic phenotype.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Xueyi Hu, Mandy Lynne Sullivan-Gilbert, Manju Gupta, Steven Arnold Thompson
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Patent number: 9826701Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050769. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050769. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050769 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050769 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Jennifer R. Hicks
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Patent number: 9828589Abstract: The present invention pertains to the recombinant manufacture of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Specifically, it relates to acyltransferase polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding said acyltransferases as well as vectors, host cells, non-human transgenic organisms containing said polynucleotides. Moreover, the present invention contemplates methods for the manufacture of polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as oils obtained by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: BASF Plant Science Company GmbHInventors: Toralf Senger, Sten Stymne, Jenny Lindberg Yilmaz
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Patent number: 9807957Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X70H269 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X70H269 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X70H269 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X70H269, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X70H269. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X70H269.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Leonardus Johannes Maria Hendrickx, Steven Paul King, Joachim Ernst Kramer, Russel Miles Pinnisch, Lori Karyn Scott
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Patent number: 9809828Abstract: We describe a plant cell which is modified by the inclusion of a nucleic acid molecule that encodes a regulator of auxin signalling and which is adapted for expression in a gravity sensing cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: University of LeedsInventors: Stefan Kepinski, Martin Kieffer, Suruchi Roychoudhry
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Patent number: 9796985Abstract: The present invention includes an expression cassette containing a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide; and a host cell, transgenic plant (e.g., a dicot or monocot), transformed seed, and transgenic rootstock containing said expression cassette. Methods for desensitizing a plant to endogenous cytokinin; increasing seed, embryo or cotyledon size or weight; increasing the seed yield of a plant; and/or increasing the size of the root or root meristem or formation of lateral or adventitious roots are provided. In some embodiments, expression of the polypeptide is under control of a seed-preferred, embryo-preferred or root-preferred promoter.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignees: Trustees of Dartmouth College, The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillInventors: G. Eric Schaller, Hyo-Jung Kim, Joseph Kieber
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Patent number: 9788517Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25AG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25AG with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25AG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH25AG or a locus conversion of PH25AG with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Mark Cooper
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Patent number: 9790514Abstract: Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from oleaginous organisms are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Knut Meyer, Howard Glenn Damude, Kevin G Ripp, Kevin L Stecca
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Patent number: 9790515Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods relating to gene and/or protein mutations in plants. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to mutations in the allene oxide synthase 2 gene (i.e., AOS2). In some embodiments the disclosure relates to plants that are pathogen resistant.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: CIBUS US LLC, CIBUS EUROPE B.V.Inventors: Uvini Gunawardena, Gregory F. W. Gocal, Peter R. Beetham, Keith A. Walker
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Patent number: 9775317Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H899 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H899 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H899 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H899, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H899. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H899.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nathan David Coles, Gary Edward Henke
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Patent number: 9775318Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95H667 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95H667 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95H667 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95H667, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95H667. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95H667.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Matthew David Smalley
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Patent number: 9775322Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-193 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races B1:1 to B1:31 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), and which has a medium head size, medium sized outer leaves, and moderately incised leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-193 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-193 RZ.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.Inventors: Maria Helena Roosenboom-Kooijmans, Willem van Vliet
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Patent number: 9771596Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing plant yield are provided. The methods comprise increasing the expression of an anxin synthase gene or coding sequence in the shoot meristem and inflorescence of a plant. The compositions comprise DNA constructs comprising an auxin synthase coding sequence operably linked to a promoter that preferentially drives expression in the shoot meristem and inflorescence of a plant. Also provided are plants, plant cells, plant tissues, and seeds that have been transformed with the DNA construct.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: HANGZHOU RUIFENG BIOTECHNOLOGY LIMITED INC.Inventors: Zhicheng Shen, Xianwen Zhang
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Patent number: 9771605Abstract: The present invention is related to biosynthetic oil compositions and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of endogenous enzymes in plants capable of synthesizing oil. In preferred embodiments, said plants are algae. In further embodiments, said algae are from the family Chlamydomonas, Nannochloropsis, Dunaliella, Chiarella and Scenedesmus. In still further embodiments, said endogenous enzymes are diacylglycerol acyltransferases.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: Christoph Benning, Rachel Miller, Eric R. Moellering
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Patent number: 9770005Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-40 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), as well as very deeply incised leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-40 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-40 RZ.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.Inventors: Clement Michel Bernard Morice, Egbert Carolus Johannes Smits
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Patent number: 9765354Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an improved oil quantity phenotype or an improved meal quality phenotype due to altered expression of an HIO nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an improved oil quantity phenotype or improved meal quality phenotype.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC.Inventors: John P. Davies, Hein Tsoeng (Medard) Ng