Patents Examined by Elizabeth F. McElwain
  • Patent number: 11612124
    Abstract: A novel canola variety designated G2373305 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety G2373305 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into G2373305 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety G2373305 or a locus conversion of G2373305 with another canola variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Ushan Alahakoon
  • Patent number: 11613760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic plants with vascular xylem tissue-targeting overexpression of tissue factors involved in vascular xylem cell development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: AFINGEN, INC.
    Inventor: Ai Oikawa
  • Patent number: 11612126
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV929946. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV929946, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV929946 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV929946 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV929946.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Bryce M Lemke
  • Patent number: 11597943
    Abstract: A transgenic plant which exhibits a growth capacity which is enhanced compared to that of a host plant, and has a chimeric protein of a peptide containing an amino acid sequence derived from a motor domain of myosin XI of a donor plant 1, which is a plant species other than the host plant, and a peptide containing an amino acid sequence derived from a domain other than the motor domain of myosin XI of a donor plant 2, which is the host plant or a plant species other than the host plant, the transgenic plant being characterized in that the motor domain loop 2 region has EEPKQGGKGGGKSSFSSIG or EEPKQGGGKGGSKSSFSSIG, and in addition to these sequences, has an amino acid sequence in which one to six amino acids have been deleted, replaced or added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignees: WASEDA UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION CHIBA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Motoki Tominaga, Kohji Ito
  • Patent number: 11591610
    Abstract: Provided are (i) a tobacco plant which is suitable for cultivation for harvesting leaf tobaccos, (ii) a method of obtaining the tobacco plant, (iii) a harvest from the tobacco plant, and (iv) a processed product of the harvest. The present invention encompasses (i) a tobacco plant into which a mutation for suppressing the development of primary axillary buds is introduced, (ii) a method of obtaining the tobacco plant, (iii) a harvest from the tobacco plant, and (iv) a processed product of the harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
    Inventors: Shoichi Suzuki, Kaori Hamano, Ayako Nomura, Mai Tsukahara
  • Patent number: 11591611
    Abstract: The application concerns melon plants (Cucumis melo) resistant to infection with tomato leaf curl New Dehli virus (ToLCNDV). The resistant melon plants have a genomic introgression fragment on chromosome 5 which confers tolerance to ToLCNDV in a dominant manner. Also disclosed are markers for identifying those fragments, methods for identifying or producing resistant melon plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: NUNHEMS B.V.
    Inventors: Juan Antonio Lizarzaburu Chavez, Jeffrey Skoneczka, Daniel Bellon Doña
  • Patent number: 11591606
    Abstract: Provided is a tobacco plant which is suitable for cultivation for harvesting leaf tobaccos. The present invention encompasses (i) a tobacco plant into which a mutation for suppressing the development of primary axillary buds is introduced, (ii) a method of obtaining the tobacco plant, (iii) a harvest from the tobacco plant, and (iv) a processed product of the harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
    Inventors: Shoichi Suzuki, Kaori Hamano, Masao Arai, Ayako Nomura, Mai Tsukahara
  • Patent number: 11584939
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant that is resistant to TBRFV, which plant comprises a QTL on chromosome 11 between SEQ ID NO: 1 and 53. The presence of the QTL on chromosome 11 is identified by use of at least one of the markers selected from the group comprising SEQ ID NOS: 4 to 52. The QTL is as comprised in the genome of a Solanum lycopersicum plant representative seed of which was deposited with the NCIMB under deposit number NCIMB 42882, NCIMB 42885, NCIMB 42887, or NCIMB 42890.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Roel Hamelink, Jonathan Kalisvaart, Hamed Rashidi
  • Patent number: 11535859
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the modification of gene expression in plants in order to manipulate stomatal number, in particular to the modification of expression in plants of epidermal patterning factor (EPF). The invention also relates to genetically modified plants or plant parts with altered stomatal patterning compared to corresponding wild type plants or plant parts, where the plant stomatal development is altered by modification of the expression of EPF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: The University of Sheffield
    Inventors: Julie Elizabeth Gray, Lee Hunt, William Paul Quick
  • Patent number: 11519001
    Abstract: This invention relates to a plant E3 ubiquitin ligase (termed DA2) which acts synergistically with DA1 to control seed and organ size. Methods of increasing plant yield are provided that comprise reducing the expression or activity of DA2 in a plant that is deficient in DA1 expression or activity. Plants with increased yield and methods of producing such plants are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignees: INSTITUTE OF GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, PLANT BIOSCIENCE LIMITED
    Inventors: Yunhai Li, Tian Xia, Na Li, Jack Dumenil, Michael Bevan
  • Patent number: 11490580
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz spring-type seed designated as “SO-80” derived from a three-way cross between Camelina accessions with high yield and oil quality attributes following conventional breeding methodologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: SUSTAINABLE OILS, INC.
    Inventor: Fernando Guillen Portal
  • Patent number: 11492631
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for promoting transcription of a nucleotide sequence in a plant or plant cell, employing a promoter from a GmPSID2 gene. Some embodiments relate to a promoter or a 5? UTR from a GmPSID2 gene that functions in plants to promote transcription of operably linked nucleotide sequences. Other embodiments relate to a 3? UTR or a terminator from a GmPSID2 gene that functions in plants to promote transcription of operably linked nucleotide sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC
    Inventors: Lyudmila Sidorenko, Cory Larsen, Geny Anthony, Shreedharan Sriram, Holly Jean Butler
  • Patent number: 11483992
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz spring-type seed designated as “SO-70” derived from a three-way cross between Camelina accessions with high yield and oil quality attributes following conventional breeding methodologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: SUSTAINABLE OILS, INC.
    Inventor: Fernando Guillen Portal
  • Patent number: 11479784
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide which enables the modulation of the seed vigour, and in particular enhances the seed vigour, and more particularly enables the modification of the speed of germination. A plant seed comprising the said polynucleotide is also provided. A method of producing the plant seed, method for improving the germination and vigour of plant seed, transgenic plant and the use of the polynucleotide of the invention for producing plants growing seeds with improved germination and vigour characteristics are also provided. The invention particularly concerns Brassica, more particularly Brassica oleracea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: William Edward Finch-Savage, Karl Morris, Guy Cameron Barker, Tonko Gerhard Bruggink, Paul Van Den Wijngaard
  • Patent number: 11470800
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DFV and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DFV with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DFV 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 PH4DFV or a locus conversion of PH4DFV with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Adam Chandler
  • Patent number: 11470796
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz spring-type seed designated as “SO-90” derived from a cross between camelina accessions with high yield and oil quality attributes following conventional breeding methodologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SUSTAINABLE OILS, INC.
    Inventor: Fernando Guillen Portal
  • Patent number: 11457585
    Abstract: A novel canola variety designated G00104FC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety G00104FC with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into G00104FC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety G00104FC or a locus conversion of G00104FC with another canola variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Scott McClinchey
  • Patent number: 11447786
    Abstract: Plant cell fate and development is altered by treating cells with cellular reprogramming factors. Embryogenesis inducing morphogenic developmental genes are used as cellular reprogramming factors, specifically comprising polypeptides or polynucleotides encoding gene products for generating doubled haploids or haploid plants from gametes. Maize microspores treated by contacting the isolated cells with an exogenous purified, recombinant embryogenesis inducing morphogenic developmental gene polypeptide results in embryogenesis. The gametes of a maize plant develop into embryoids when transformed with a genetic construct including regulatory elements and structural genes capable of acting in a cascading fashion to alter cellular fate of plant cells. Developmental morphogenic proteins expressed from a genetic construct are used for ex situ treatment methods and for in planta cellular reprogramming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Tim Fox, William James Gordon-Kamm, Rachel Carol Huegel, Keith S Lowe, Jon Aaron Tucker Reinders, Huaxun Ye
  • Patent number: 11447790
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for controlling sucker growth in tobacco by altering the expression of different target genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Raja S. Payyavula, Yanxin Shen, Chengalrayan Kudithipudi, Rajanikanth Govindarajulu
  • Patent number: 11445686
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 95040446 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95040446, to the plants of soybean cultivar 95040446, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 95040446, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 95040446. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 95040446. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 95040446, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 95040446 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: M.S. TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason