Patents Examined by Erich E. Veitenmeimer
  • Maize chlorotic dwarf virus and resistance thereto
    Patent number: 5569828
    Abstract: Methods and materials are provided to isolate the coat protein genes from maize chlorotic dwarf virus. One or more of these genes (MCDV-CP.sub.1, MCDV-CP.sub.2 or MCDV-CP.sub.3) is then incorporated in an expression cassette designed for suitable expression in a plant cell system. The resulting transformation vector is then introduced into maize to provide cross-protection to MCDV or related viral infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture
    Inventors: Michael D. McMullen, Bradley A. Roth, Rod Townsend
  • Use of streptomyces bacteria to control plant pathogens
    Patent number: 5527526
    Abstract: This invention relates to a biocontrol formulation suitable for reducing the susceptibility of plants to fungal phytopathogens. In one aspect of the invention, a newly isolated strain of Streptomyces, Streptomyces YCED 9, is incorporated into a suitable delivery medium and applied to plant seeds or plant roots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Idaho Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald L. Crawford
  • Inbred corn line PHRE1
    Patent number: 5416254
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHRE1. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHRE1 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHRE1 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHRE1 with another corn line or plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Luedtke, Jr., Robert W. Rosenbrook