Patents by Inventor Heiko A. Härtel

Heiko A. Härtel 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).

  • Publication number: 20120222168
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, and Physcomitrella patens are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches, or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko A. Haertel, Joerg Bauer, Oliver Oswald
  • Patent number: 8217223
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, and Triticum aestivum are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches, or seed storage proteins. The nucleic acids and proteins also are used in methods of modulating the seed size, seed number, seed weight, root length, and leaf size of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko A. Haertel, Garima Bhatt, Volker Mittendorf, Karin J. Shank
  • Patent number: 8212111
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko A. Haertel, Petra Cirpus
  • Patent number: 8188339
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, and Physcomitrella patens are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches, or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko A. Haertel, Jörg Bauer, Oliver Oswald
  • Publication number: 20110214203
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko Haertel, Petra Cirpus
  • Publication number: 20110162103
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, Glycine max, Oryza sativa, and Triticum aestivum are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches, or seed storage proteins. The nucleic acids and proteins also are used in methods of modulating the seed size, seed number, seed weight, root length, and leaf size of plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko A. Härtel, Garima Bhatt, Volker Mittendorf, Karin J. Shank
  • Patent number: 7964769
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko Haertel, Petra Cirpus
  • Publication number: 20110055971
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko A. Haertel, Petra Cirpus
  • Publication number: 20110055972
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, and Physcomitrella patens are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches, or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BASF PLANT SCIENCE GMBH
    Inventors: VOLKER MITTENDORF, HEIKO A. HAERTEL, JÖRG BAUER, OLIVER OSWALD
  • Publication number: 20110041215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bZip transcription factor encoding polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further, the present invention relates to the use of the aforementioned nucleic acid sequences and proteins in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating sugar-related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: BASF PLANT SCIENCE GMBH
    Inventors: Thorsten Zank, Heiko A. Härtel, Volker Mittendorf
  • Patent number: 7858845
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana, Brassica napus, and Physcomitrella patens are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing trangenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches, or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko A. Haertel, Joerg Bauer, Oliver Oswald
  • Publication number: 20100287665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyruvate-orthophosphate dikinase encoding polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further, the present invention relates to the use of the aforementioned nucleic acid sequences and proteins in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating sugar-related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Thorsten Zank, Heiko A. Härtel
  • Patent number: 7795414
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel nucleic acid and amino acid sequences associated with the metabolism of seed storage compounds in plants. More particularly novel lipid metabolism protein (LMP) sequences are provided herein. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko A. Härtel, Volker Mittendorf, Ruoying Chen, Karin J. Shank
  • Publication number: 20100088783
    Abstract: Described herein are inventions in the field of genetic engineering of plants, including isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding Sucrose Synthase-like (S US-like) polypeptides to improve agronomic, horticultural, and quality traits. This invention relates generally to nucleic acid sequences encoding proteins that are related to the presence of seed storage compounds in plants. More specifically, the present invention relates to SUS-like nucleic acid sequences encoding sugar and lipid metabolism regulator proteins and the use of these sequences in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating sugar-related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko A Härtel, Oliver Oswald
  • Publication number: 20100088782
    Abstract: Described herein are inventions in the field of genetic engineering of plants, including combinations of nucleic acid molecules encoding pyruvate kinase subunits to improve agronomic, horticultural, and quality traits. This invention relates generally to the combination of nucleic acid sequences encoding pyruvate kinase proteins that are related to the presence of seed storage compounds in plants. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of these combinations of these sequences, their order and direction in the combination, and the regulatory elements used to control expression and transcript termination in these combinations in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating seed storage compounds in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel combinations of polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or root growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Oliver Oswald, Heiko A. Härtel, Christoph Benning, Carl Andre
  • Publication number: 20100088784
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko A. Haertel, Petra Cirpus
  • Publication number: 20090276921
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to nucleic acid sequences encoding proteins that are related to the presence of seed storage compounds in plants. More specifically, the present invention relates to FAD2-like nucleic acid sequences encoding lipid metabolism regulator proteins and the use of these sequences in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating lipid metabolism related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko A. Haertel, Jermaine Gibson, Peifeng Ren
  • Patent number: 7563948
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel nucleic acid and amino acid sequences associated with the metabolism of seed storage compounds in plants. More particularly novel lipid metabolism protein (LMP) sequences are provided herein. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko A. Haertel, Volker Mittendorf, Ruoying Chen, Karin Shank
  • Publication number: 20080229452
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko Haertel, Petra Cirpus
  • Patent number: 7317140
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GMBH
    Inventors: Volker Mittendorf, Heiko Haertel, Petra Cirpus