Patents by Inventor Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos

Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9801386
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Margarita Rodriguez, Carly Todd, Debora Wilk, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20170290336
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20170290341
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the nucleotide sequence of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genome. Also provided are the nucleotide sequences of open reading frames in the C. subtsugae genome (i.e., C. subtsugae genes). In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genome are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Debora Wilk, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20170290334
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are the nucleotide sequences of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genes. In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genes are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ana Lucia CORDOVA-KREYLOS, Scott BURMAN, Debora WILK
  • Patent number: 9701673
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Huazhang Huang, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos
  • Publication number: 20170042163
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 9526251
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20160330975
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 9433218
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 9414590
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling molluscs, members of the Gastropoda and Bivalvia classes which includes but is not limited to lactones, lactams, carbamates, amides, and/or carboxylic acid containing compounds as active ingredients and/or compounds derived from Pseudomonas and/or Erwinia. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing the efficacy of chemical and biological control for invasive molluscs in open waters, power plants, and drinking water treatment facilities under coldwater conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Sarahann Rackl, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos
  • Publication number: 20160113288
    Abstract: Provided are method of induce plant drought and/or salinity tolerance using microbes such as Bacillus, and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling plant drought and/or salinity tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Carly Todd, Debora Wilk
  • Publication number: 20150335031
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Bacillus strain, Bacillus sp. isolate F727, that produces metabolites with pesticidal activities. Also provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from cultures of Bacillus sp. isolate F727 capable of controlling pests; as well as methods of use of the strain and its metabolites for controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Christopher D McCort, Debora Wilk, Carly Todd, Hai Su, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20150305346
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: RATNAKAR ASOLKAR, ANA LUCIA CORDOVA-KREYLOS, MARGARITA RODRIGUEZ, CARLY TODD, DEBORA WILK, PAMELA MARRONE
  • Patent number: 9125419
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Bacillus strain, Bacillus sp. isolate F727, that produces metabolites with pesticidal activities. Also provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from cultures of Bacillus sp. isolate F727 capable of controlling pests; as well as methods of use of the strain and its metabolites for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Christopher D McCort, Debora Wilk, Carly Todd, Hai Su, Pamela Marrone
  • Patent number: 9084428
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Margarita Rodriguez, Carly Todd, Debora Wilk, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20150079043
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazang Huang
  • Publication number: 20150031534
    Abstract: Provided is a pesticidal Flavobacterium strain and bioactive compositions and metabolites derived therefrom as well as their methods of use for controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Marja Koivunen, Margarita Rodriguez, Lijuan Xing, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20150030577
    Abstract: Provided are compounds and compositions derived from Pseudomonas sp., particularly, Pseudomonas fluorescens or Pseudomonas protegens and more particularly strain having the identifying characteristics of Pseudomonas ATCC 55799 having antimicrobial properties and particularly, antibacterial properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Carly Todd
  • Publication number: 20140364312
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana LUcia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 8728754
    Abstract: Provided herein are proteins derived from Pseudomonas sp., particularly Pseudomonas protegens, compositions comprising said proteins and their use in controlling molluscidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Huazhang Huang, Ratnakar Asolkar, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos