Patents by Inventor Diane G. Burgess

Diane G. Burgess 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).

  • Pea ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase subunit genes and their uses
    Patent number: 5773693
    Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding Pea ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase subunits are provided that are useful for changing the phenotype of higher plants, especially the garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) and other legumes, in regard to starch and sucrose biosynthesis. In particular, the invention relates to affecting the sucrose and starch content of edible plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: DNAP Plant Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Diane G. Burgess, Hugo K. Dooner
  • Pea ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase subunit genes and their uses
    Patent number: 5498831
    Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding Pea ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase subunits are provided that are useful for changing the phenotype of higher plants, especially the garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) and other legumes, in regard to starch and sucrose biosynthesis. In particular, the invention relates to affecting the sucrose and starch content of edible plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: DNA Plant Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Diane G. Burgess, Hugo K. Dooner