Patents by Inventor Farhad Moshiri

Farhad Moshiri 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: 9713334
    Abstract: The present invention discloses Hemipteran insect inhibitory proteins, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Artem G. Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Moritz von Rechenberg, Halong Vu, Andrew M. Wollacott, Meiying Zheng
  • Publication number: 20170058290
    Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel recombinant DNA molecules and engineered proteins for conferring tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase-inhibitor herbicides. The invention also provides herbicide tolerant transgenic plants, seeds, cells, and plant parts containing the recombinant DNA molecules, as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Artem G. Evdokimov, Clayton T. Larue, Farhad Moshiri, Joel E. Ream, Xuefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170037427
    Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel recombinant DNA molecules and engineered proteins for conferring tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase-inhibitor herbicides. The invention also provides herbicide tolerant transgenic plants, seeds, cells, and plant parts containing the recombinant DNA molecules, as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Artem G. Evdokimov, Clayton T. Larue, Farhad Moshiri, Joel E. Ream, Xuefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170035056
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Allen T. Christian, Artem Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Lisa Marie Weaver, Haitao Zhang
  • Patent number: 9445603
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Allen T. Christian, Artem Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Lisa Marie Weaver, Haitao Zhang
  • Publication number: 20160150795
    Abstract: The present invention discloses Hemipteran insect inhibitory proteins, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Artem G. Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Moritz von Rechenberg, Halong Vu, Andrew M. Wollacott, Meiying Zheng
  • Publication number: 20160145630
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Allen T. Christian, Artem Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Lisa Marie Weaver, Haitao Zhang
  • Patent number: 9322033
    Abstract: The present invention discloses Hemipteran insect inhibitory proteins, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Artem G. Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Moritz von Rechenberg, Halong Vu, Andrew M. Wollacott, Meiying Zheng
  • Publication number: 20140271559
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Allen T. Christian, Artem Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Lisa Marie Weaver, Haitao Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130269060
    Abstract: The present invention discloses Hemipteran insect inhibitory proteins, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Artem G. Evdokimov, Farhad Moshiri, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Moritz von Rechenberg, Halong Vu, Andrew M. Wollacott, Meiying Zheng
  • Publication number: 20100256051
    Abstract: A novel gene encoding a Coleopteran inhibitory Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal protein is disclosed. The protein, tIC851, is insecticidally active and provides plant protection from at least cotton boll weevil, Anthomomus grandis, when applied to plants in an insecticidally effective composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Barbara Isaac, Elysia K. Krieger (f/k/a Joyce), Anne-Marie Light Mettus, Farhad Moshiri, Sakuntala Sivasupramanian
  • Publication number: 20090081760
    Abstract: The invention provides for identification and use of crystal structures of Dicamba monooxygenase (DMO) that may be complexed with iron or cobalt cofactor and substrate (dicamba), or product (DCSA) in order to define residues important for enzymatic structure and function. Methods of using such structures are described. Data storage media comprising the crystal structural coordinate information are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Robert L. D'Ordine, Leigh English, Farhad Moshiri, Timothy J. Rydel, Michael J. Storek, Eric J. Sturman
  • Publication number: 20080127371
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Patent number: 7297541
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Patent number: 7230165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules and proteins associated with genes that encode polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway as well as in production of plants that are drought resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Susan R. Norris, Kim Lincoln, Mark S. Abad, Robert J. Eilers, Karen Kindle Hartsuyker, Joseph Hirschberg, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Farhad Moshiri, Joshua C. Stein, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh
  • Patent number: 7208656
    Abstract: A novel gene encoding a Coleopteran inhibitory Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal protein is disclosed. The protein, tIC851, is insecticidally active and provides plant protection from at least cotton boll weevil, Anthomomus grandis, when applied to plants in an insecticidally effective composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Barbara Isaac, Elysia K. Krieger, Anne-Marie Light Mettus, Farhad Moshiri, Sakuntala Sivasupramanian
  • Publication number: 20060218666
    Abstract: A novel gene encoding a Coleopteran inhibitory Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal protein is disclosed. The protein, tIC851, is insecticidally active and provides plant protection from at least cotton boll weevil, Anthomomus grandis, when applied to plants in an insecticidally effective composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Barbara Isaac, Elysia Krieger, Anne-Marie Mettus, Farhad Moshiri, Sakuntala Sivasupramanian
  • Publication number: 20050289664
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry Valentin, Tyamagondlu Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Publication number: 20040045051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particulary the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules and proteins associated with genes that encode polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway as well as in production of plants that are drought resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Susan R. Norris, Kim Lincoln, Mark S. Abad, Robert J. Eilers, Karen Kindle Hartsuyker, Joseph Hirschberg, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Farhad Moshiri, Joshua C. Stein, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh
  • Publication number: 20030229919
    Abstract: A novel gene encoding a Coleopteran inhibitory Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal protein is disclosed. The protein, tIC851, is insecticidally active and provides plant protection from at least cotton boll weevil, Anthomomus grandis, when applied to plants in an insecticidally effective composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Barbara Isaac, Elysia K. Krieger (f/k/a Joyce), Anne-Marie Light Mettus, Farhad Moshiri, Sakuntala Sivasupramanian