Patents by Inventor Jixian Zhai

Jixian Zhai 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).

  • REGULATORY NON-CODING RNAS AS DETERMINANTS OF MALE STERILITY IN GRASSES AND OTHER MONOCOTYLEDONOUS PLANTS
    Publication number: 20160251679
    Abstract: A method for controlling male fertility of a plant comprises regulating a biological activity of a phasiRNA in a male reproductive organ of the plant. The phasiRNA is selected from the group consisting of 21-nt phasiRNAs and 24-nt phasiRNAs. The male fertility of the plant is thereby increased or decreased. Preferably, the plant is a monocotyledon and becomes male sterile. The resulting male sterile plant and its uses are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: University of Delaware
    Inventors: Blake MEYERS, Jixian ZHAI, Virginia WALBOT
  • USE OF PHASED SMALL RNAS FOR SUPPRESSION OF PLANT DEFENSE AND OTHER PLANT GENES
    Publication number: 20140356961
    Abstract: A method for generating a phased siRNA (phasiRNA) in a plant cell comprises introducing into the plant cell an effective amount of a microRNA (miRNA). A transcript of a NB-LRR encoding gene may be cleaved in the plant cell. Resistance of the plant to a microbe may be reduced. The plant may enter a symbiotic interaction with a microbe. Nodulation in the plant may be improved. Related compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: University of Delaware Technology Park
    Inventors: Blake Meyers, Jixian Zhai, Janine Sherrier