Patents by Inventor Jean Louis Nicolet

Jean Louis Nicolet 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: 11186846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbita plant, in particular a squash plant, having wide spectrum resistance to potyvirus such as Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV), Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV), Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Methods of selecting a squash plant having wide spectrum potyvirus resistance by marker assisted breeding are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Matthieu Nicolas, Jean-Louis Nicolet, Marc Oliver, Sarah Danan
  • Publication number: 20200299718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbita plant, in particular a squash plant, having wide spectrum resistance to potyvirus such as Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV), Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV), Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Methods of selecting a squash plant having wide spectrum potyvirus resistance by marker assisted breeding are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Matthieu Nicolas, Jean-Louis Nicolet, Marc Oliver, Sarah Danan
  • Patent number: 10717987
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbita plant, in particular a squash plant, having wide spectrum resistance to potyvirus such as Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV), Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV), Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Methods of selecting a squash plant having wide spectrum potyvirus resistance by marker assisted breeding are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Matthieu Nicolas, Jean-Louis Nicolet, Marc Oliver, Sarah Danan
  • Publication number: 20190309320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbita plant, in particular a squash plant, having wide spectrum resistance to potyvirus such as Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV), Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV), Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Methods of selecting a squash plant having wide spectrum potyvirus resistance by marker assisted breeding are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Matthieu Nicolas, Jean-Louis Nicolet, Marc Oliver, Sarah Danan
  • Patent number: 10351874
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbita plant, in particular a squash plant, having wide spectrum resistance to potyvirus such as Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV), Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV), Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Methods of selecting a squash plant having wide spectrum potyvirus resistance by marker assisted breeding are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Matthieu Nicolas, Jean-Louis Nicolet, Marc Oliver, Sarah Danan
  • Publication number: 20140115735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbita plant, in particular a squash plant, having wide spectrum resistance to potyvirus such as Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV), Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV), Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Methods of selecting a squash plant having wide spectrum potyvirus resistance by marker assisted breeding are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Matthieu Nicolas, Jean-Louis Nicolet, Marc Oliver, Sarah Danan
  • Publication number: 20070169216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Cucurbita plants comprising a new gene conferring resistance to viruses upon said plant, in particular resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV). The new gene is designated as Cmv-2. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example fruits. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Jean Louis Nicolet, Kevin Cook, Gabriele Gusmini
  • Publication number: 20050153047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel plants, in particular to melon plants capable of producing fruits with a new pleasant taste and to seeds thereof. The present invention further relates to fruits of melon plants of the present invention, wherein such fruits have organic acid content, low pH and high sugar contents. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using plants and fruits disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Jose Alvarez Casanueva, Bruno Foncelle, Jean Louis Nicolet, Johannes Van Doorn, Marc Oliver Seros