Patents by Inventor Jon P. Duvick

Jon P. Duvick 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).

  • Maize peroxidase genes and their use for improving plant disease resistance and stalk strength
    Publication number: 20030017566
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating the plant defense response are provided. Nucleotide and amino acid sequences for maize peroxidases are provided. These sequences can be used in expression cassettes for modulating plant defense response, increasing plant disease resistance and increasing plant stalk strength. These sequences can also be used in methods of selecting or breeding for plants with increased disease resistance. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon P. Duvick, Joyce R. Maddox, Pedro A. Navarro Acevedo, Carl R. Simmons