Patents by Inventor Jonathan C. Lamb

Jonathan C. Lamb 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).

  • Recombinant maize B chromosome sequence and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11732269
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides maize B chromosome genomic loci and methods of using for agronomic practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Randall Kerstetter, Jonathan C. Lamb, Thomas S. Ream, Shiaw-Pyng Yang, Xuefeng Zhou
  • METHODS FOR GENOTYPING HAPLOID EMBRYOS
    Publication number: 20230255157
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods to genotype haploid embryos using molecular assays. For example, quantitative methods for genotyping are provided. The methods provided also include providing a plurality of haploid kernels, determining the genotype of the haploid embryo of said kernels by distinguishing its genotype from the endosperm genotype, selecting a kernel having a desired genotype and producing doubled haploid plant from the selected kernel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher T. Bauer, David V. Butruille, Edward J. Cargill, Daniel Challis, Fenggao Dong, Fengxing Du, Brian W. Gardunia, Yang Ju Im, Jonathan C. Lamb, Piyaraj Nan Newton, Pierre Sehabiague, Ruth A. Wagner, Shengqiang Zhong
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GENOME EDITING VIA HAPLOID INDUCTION
    Publication number: 20220348943
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improved plant breeding using gene editing and haploid induction are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Charles L. Armstrong, Edward J. Cargill, Fenggao Dong, Jonathan C. Lamb, Huachun W. Larue, Richard J. Lawrence, Thomas S. Ream
  • Methods for genotyping haploid embryos
    Patent number: 11483991
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods to genotype haploid embryos using molecular assays. For example, quantitative methods for genotyping are provided. The methods provided also include providing a plurality of haploid kernels, determining the genotype of the haploid embryo of said kernels by distinguishing its genotype from the endosperm genotype, selecting a kernel having a desired genotype and producing doubled haploid plant from the selected kernel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher T. Bauer, David V. Butruille, Edward J. Cargill, Daniel Challis, Fenggao Dong, Fengxing Du, Brian W. Gardunia, Yang Ju Im, Jonathan C. Lamb, Piyaraj Nan Newton, Pierre Sehabiague, Ruth A. Wagner, Shengqiang Zhong
  • Methods and compositions for genome editing via haploid induction
    Patent number: 11401524
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improved plant breeding using gene editing and haploid induction are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Charles L. Armstrong, Edward J. Cargill, Fenggao Dong, Jonathan C. Lamb, Huachun W. Larue, Richard J. Lawrence, Thomas S. Ream
  • CREATION AND TRANSMISSION OF MEGALOCI
    Publication number: 20210321586
    Abstract: The current invention provides methods for creating a block of genetically linked transgenic traits or a megalocus that can be transmitted as a single genetic unit. The present invention further provides methods for trait introgression to other plants, varieties or species using the megaloci of the invention. Also provided are plants, seeds, and plant parts comprising the megaloci.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Paul S. Chomet, Jonathan C. Lamb, Richard J. Lawrence
  • METHODS FOR GENOTYPING HAPLOID EMBRYOS
    Publication number: 20210235644
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods to genotype haploid embryos using molecular assays. For example, quantitative methods for genotyping are provided. The methods provided also include providing a plurality of haploid kernels, determining the genotype of the haploid embryo of said kernels by distinguishing its genotype from the endosperm genotype, selecting a kernel having a desired genotype and producing doubled haploid plant from the selected kernel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher T. Bauer, David V. Butruille, Edward J. Cargill, Daniel Challis, Fenggao Dong, Fengxing Du, Brian W. Gardunia, Yang Ju lm, Jonathan C. Lamb, Piyaraj Nan Newton, Pierre Sehabiague, Ruth A. Wagner, Shengqiang Zhong
  • Creation and transmission of megaloci
    Patent number: 11039586
    Abstract: The current invention provides methods for creating a block of genetically linked transgenic traits or a megalocus that can be transmitted as a single genetic unit. The present invention further provides methods for trait introgression to other plants, varieties or species using the megaloci of the invention. Also provided are plants, seeds, and plant parts comprising the megaloci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Paul S. Chomet, Jonathan C. Lamb, Richard J. Lawrence
  • Methods for targeted transgene-integration using custom site-specific DNA recombinases
    Patent number: 10793867
    Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel methods for sequence-specific or sequence-directed transcription activator-like effector recombinase-mediated integration of DNA sequences of interest into host genomes. The invention also provides methods of use for novel plant transformation vectors and expression cassettes, which include novel combinations of chimeric recombinases with plant expression and transformation elements. Methods for gene-targeting, DNA sequence removal, genome modification, and molecular breeding are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Lamb, Richard J. Lawrence
  • Compositions and methods for custom site-specific DNA recombinases
    Patent number: 10752886
    Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel compositions and methods for sequence-specific or sequence-directed transcription activator-like effector recombinases. The invention also provides novel plant transformation vectors and expression cassettes, which include novel combinations of chimeric recombinases with plant expression and transformation elements. Methods for gene-targeting, DNA sequence removal, and molecular breeding are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Lamb, Artem G. Evdokimov
  • Genome Editing-Based Crop Engineering and Production of Brachytic Plants
    Publication number: 20200140874
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are plants exhibiting a semi-dwarf phenotype with reduced plant height compared to control wildtype plants. Some of the disclosed semi-dwarf plants comprise at least one non-natural brachytic mutation in which the activity of a BR2 gene is reduced. Also disclosed are methods for producing a semi-dwarf corn plant using a CRISPR based genome editing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ty J. Barten, Edward J. Cargill, Jonathan C. Lamb, Bryce Lemke, Linda A. Rymarquis, Dennis H. Yang
  • METHOD FOR SELECTING TARGET SITES FOR SITE-SPECIFIC GENOME MODIFICATION IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20200024610
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for identification of optimal genomic loci in plant genome for site-directed integration in plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Brent BROWER-TOLAND, Paul S. CHOMET, Robert T. GAETA, Andrei Y. KOURANOV, Jonathan C. LAMB, Richard J. LAWRENCE, Ruth WAGNER
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR EXPRESSION OF TRANSGENES IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20190194681
    Abstract: Transgenic plants are provided comprising a plurality of transgenes comprised in a single locus. In certain aspects, 7 or more transgenes may be expressed from a first locus. Methods are provided for transformation of plant cells with a plurality of transgenes. Also provided are methods for expressing and enhancing the expression of one or more transgenes in a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Larry A. Gilbertson, Jonathan C. Lamb, Jason Ward, Jianping Xu
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GENOME EDITING VIA HAPLOID INDUCTION
    Publication number: 20190169596
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improved plant breeding using gene editing and haploid induction are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Charles L. ARMSTRONG, Edward J. Cargill, Fenggao Dong, Jonathan C. Lamb, Huachun W. Larue, Richard J. Lawrence, Thomas S. Ream
  • RECOMBINANT MAIZE B CHROMOSOME SEQUENCE AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180273962
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides maize B chromosome genomic loci and methods of using for agronomic practices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Randall Kerstetter, Jonathan C. Lamb, Thomas S. Ream, Shiaw-Pyng Yang, Xuefeng Zhou
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOM SITE-SPECIFIC DNA RECOMBINASES
    Publication number: 20180023062
    Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel compositions and methods for sequence-specific or sequence-directed transcription activator-like effector recombinases. The invention also provides novel plant transformation vectors and expression cassettes, which include novel combinations of chimeric recombinases with plant expression and transformation elements. Methods for gene-targeting, DNA sequence removal, and molecular breeding are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Lamb, Artem G. Evdokimov
  • Compositions and methods for custom site-specific DNA recombinases
    Patent number: 9708589
    Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel compositions and methods for sequence-specific or sequence-directed transcription activator-like effector recombinases. The invention also provides novel plant transformation vectors and expression cassettes, which include novel combinations of chimeric recombinases with plant expression and transformation elements. Methods for gene-targeting, DNA sequence removal, and molecular breeding are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Lamb, Artem G. Evdokimov
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE OF DIRECTED RECOMBINATION IN PLANT BREEDING
    Publication number: 20170107527
    Abstract: The invention provides novel uses of sequence-specific or sequence-directed endonucleases for molecular plant breeding. The invention also provides novel plant transformation vectors and expression cassettes, which include novel combinations of an endonuclease with plant expression and transformation elements. Plants and derivatives thereof produced by such methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Stanton B. Dotson, Larry A. Gilbertson, Jonathan C. Lamb, Brenda A. Lowe, Zoe P. McCuddin
  • METHODS FOR TARGETED TRANSGENE-INTEGRATION USING CUSTOM SITE-SPECIFIC DNA RECOMBINASES
    Publication number: 20150167010
    Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel methods for sequence-specific or sequence-directed transcription activator-like effector recombinase-mediated integration of DNA sequences of interest into host genomes. The invention also provides methods of use for novel plant transformation vectors and expression cassettes, which include novel combinations of chimeric recombinases with plant expression and transformation elements. Methods for gene-targeting, DNA sequence removal, genome modification, and molecular breeding are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Lamb, Richard J. Lawrence
  • CREATION AND TRANSMISSION OF MEGALOCI
    Publication number: 20140283166
    Abstract: The current invention provides methods for creating a block of genetically linked transgenic traits or a megalocus that can be transmitted as a single genetic unit. The present invention further provides methods for trait introgression to other plants, varieties or species using the megaloci of the invention. Also provided are plants, seeds, and plant parts comprising the megaloci.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Paul S. Chomet, Jonathan C. Lamb, Richard J. Lawrence