Patents by Inventor Linda L. Walling

Linda L. Walling 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).

  • METHOD FOR GENETIC MANIPULATION OF SAP-FEEDING INSECTS
    Publication number: 20210105986
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for rearing and genetic manipulation of the genome of sap-feeding insects (e.g., white-flies and others) to identify genetic targets for pest control, insecticides for pest control, and approaches to the genetic control of these pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Peter W. Atkinson, Linda L. Walling
  • Promoters for enhancing plant productivity
    Patent number: 5962670
    Abstract: Tomato LapA promoters and gene sequences are provided. The promoters are induced in plants upon wounding, or other stress-related conditions. The gene sequences include a full-length LapA gene, particularly the amino terminal region of the gene. Methods of making stress resistant plants, and of making plants susceptible to stress are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique
    Inventors: Linda L. Walling, Veronique Pautot, Yong-Qiang Gu, Wun Shaw Chao