Patents by Inventor Jean B. Ristaino

Jean B. Ristaino 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).

  • PCR assays for phytophthora species
    Patent number: 5780271
    Abstract: Methods of screening for the presence of specific Phytophthora species using oligonucleotide primers are discussed. Specific methods are presented to determine the presence of P. infestans in potato and tomato, and P. cactorum in tomato and other plant species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Jean B. Ristaino