Patents by Inventor Mahak Kapoor
Mahak Kapoor 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).
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Publication number: 20230203489Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20230035621Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 11377667Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20220010308Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. In particular, this application provides and discloses insecticidal nucleic acid molecules that target Varroa calmodulin gene sequences. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Alex INBERG, Mahak KAPOOR
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Publication number: 20220002720Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Alex INBERG, Mahak KAPOOR, Jay EVANS
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Publication number: 20210230594Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 10968449Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Patent number: 10927374Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignees: Monsanto Technology LLC, Beeologics, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
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Patent number: 10907152Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. In particular, this application provides and discloses insecticidal nucleic acid molecules that target Varroa calmodulin gene sequences. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor
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Patent number: 10760086Abstract: Novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Mahak Kapoor, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
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Publication number: 20200165627Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 10597676Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20190203206Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. In particular, this application provides and discloses insecticidal nucleic acid molecules that target Varroa calmodulin gene sequences. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Alex INBERG, Mahak KAPOOR
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Publication number: 20180371459Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
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Publication number: 20180346923Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Michael J. Crawford, Xiangqian Li, Mahak Kapoor, Deryck Jeremy Williams
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Patent number: 10100306Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
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Patent number: 10000767Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Michael J. Crawford, Xiangqian Li, Mahak Kapoor, Deryck Jeremy Williams
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Publication number: 20180066278Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20180002691Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 9856495Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor