Patents by Inventor Michel Ravelonandro

Michel Ravelonandro 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).

  • Plum Tree named ‘HoneySweet’
    Patent number: PP15154
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum is transgenic and is characterized by the presence of the plum pox virus coat protein gene and genes for kanamycin resistance (NPTII) and &bgr;-glucuronidase (GUS). The plum pox virus coat protein transgene imparts a high level of resistance to plum pox virus. In field tests, ‘HoneySweet’ has been shown to be immune to transmission of plum pox virus by the natural aphid vectors present at the field test site. When ‘HoneySweet’ is bud-graft inoculated with plum pox virus, it supports only a very low level of virus and is symptomless or shows only transient, very mild symptoms. Fruit of ‘HoneySweet’ is large and sweet, firm and attractive. The tree is productive vigorous, with an upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Scorza, Michel Ravelonandro, Dennis Gonsalves