Patents by Inventor Miya Howell

Miya Howell 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).

  • Publication number: 20240254501
    Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, vectors and molecules useful for attenuating and/or refining the expression of a florigenic FT gene or transgene using targeting sequences of small RNA molecules. Transgenic plants, plant cells and tissues, and plant parts comprising the recombinant constructs, vectors, and molecules are also provided. Transgenic plants comprising a florigenic FT transgene may produce more bolls, siliques, fruits, nuts, or pods per node on the transgenic plant via suppression, relative to a control or wild type plant. Methods are further provided for introducing the recombinant DNA constructs, vectors, and molecules into a plant, and planting transgenic plants in the field including at higher densities. Transgenic plants of the present invention may provide greater yield potential than wild type or control plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brent BROWER-TOLAND, Shunhong DAI, Karen GABBERT, Alexander GOLDSHMIDT, Miya HOWELL, Brad MCDILL, Dan OVADYA, Beth SAVIDGE, Vijay SHARMA
  • Publication number: 20230159946
    Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, vectors and molecules useful for attenuating and/or refining the expression of a florigenic FT gene or transgene using targeting sequences of small RNA molecules. Transgenic plants, plant cells and tissues, and plant parts comprising the recombinant constructs, vectors, and molecules are also provided. Transgenic plants comprising a florigenic FT transgene may produce more bolls, siliques, fruits, nuts, or pods per node on the transgenic plant via suppression, relative to a control or wild type plant. Methods are further provided for introducing the recombinant DNA constructs, vectors, and molecules into a plant, and planting transgenic plants in the field including at higher densities. Transgenic plants of the present invention may provide greater yield potential than wild type or control plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brent BROWER-TOLAND, Shunhong Dai, Karen Gabbert, Alexander Goldshmidt, Miya Howell, Brad Mcdill, Dan Ovadya, Beth Savidge, Vijay Sharma
  • Publication number: 20230110884
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edwards Allen, Jayanand BODDU, Charles R. DIETRICH, Alexander GOLDSHMIDT, Miya HOWELL, Kevin R. KOSOLA, Silvalinganna MANJUNATH, Anil NEELAM, Linda RYMARQUIS, Thomas L. SLEWINSKI, Tyamagondlu V. VENKATESH, Huai WANG
  • Patent number: 11555201
    Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, vectors and molecules useful for attenuating and/or refining the expression of a florigenic FT gene or transgene using targeting sequences of small RNA molecules. Transgenic plants, plant cells and tissues, and plant parts comprising the recombinant constructs, vectors, and molecules are also provided. Transgenic plants comprising a florigenic FT transgene may produce more bolls, siliques, fruits, nuts, or pods per node on the transgenic plant via suppression, relative to a control or wild type plant. Methods are further provided for introducing the recombinant DNA constructs, vectors, and molecules into a plant, and planting transgenic plants in the field including at higher densities. Transgenic plants of the present invention may provide greater yield potential than wild type or control plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brent Brower-Toland, Shunhong Dai, Karen Gabbert, Alexander Goldshmidt, Miya Howell, Brad McDill, Dan Ovadya, Beth Savidge, Vijay Sharma
  • Publication number: 20220364108
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. ALLEN, Jayanand BODDU, Charles R. DIETRICH, Alexander GOLDSHMIDT, Miya HOWELL, Kevin R. KOSOLA, Sivalinganna MANJUNATH, Anil NEELAM, Linda RYMARQUIS, Thomas L. SLEWINSKI, Tyamagondlu V. VENKATESH, Huai WANG
  • Patent number: 11414670
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. Allen, Jayanand Boddu, Charles R. Dietrich, Alexander Goldshmidt, Miya Howell, Kevin R. Kosola, Anil Neelam, Thomas L. Slewinski, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Huai Wang, Sivalinganna Manjunath, Linda Rymarquis
  • Patent number: 11319550
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. Allen, Jayanand Boddu, Charles R. Dietrich, Alexander Goldshmidt, Miya Howell, Kevin R. Kosola, Anil Neelam, Thomas L. Slewinski, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Huai Wang, Sivalinganna Manjunath, Linda Rymarquis
  • Publication number: 20200248200
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. ALLEN, Jayanand BODDU, Charles R. DIETRICH, Alexander GOLDSHMIDT, Miya HOWELL, Kevin R. KOSOLA, Anil NEELAM, Thomas L. SLEWINSKI, Tyamagondlu V. VENKATESH, Huai WANG, Sivalinganna MANJUNATH, Linda RYMARQUIS
  • Publication number: 20200248199
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. ALLEN, Jayanand BODDU, Charles R. DIETRICH, Alexander GOLDSHMIDT, Miya HOWELL, Kevin R. KOSOLA, Anil NEELAM, Thomas L. SLEWINSKI, Tyamagondlu V. VENKATESH, Huai WANG, Sivalinganna MANJUNATH, Linda RYMARQUIS
  • Patent number: 10724047
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. Allen, Jayanand Boddu, Charles R. Dietrich, Alexander Goldshmidt, Miya Howell, Kevin R. Kosola, Sivalinganna Manjunath, Anil Neelam, Linda Rymarquis, Thomas L. Slewinski, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Huai Wang
  • Publication number: 20180105819
    Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, vectors and molecules useful for attenuating and/or refining the expression of a florigenic FT gene or transgene using targeting sequences of small RNA molecules. Transgenic plants, plant cells and tissues, and plant parts comprising the recombinant constructs, vectors, and molecules are also provided. Transgenic plants comprising a florigenic FT transgene may produce more bolls, siliques, fruits, nuts, or pods per node on the transgenic plant via suppression, relative to a control or wild type plant. Methods are further provided for introducing the recombinant DNA constructs, vectors, and molecules into a plant, and planting transgenic plants in the field including at higher densities. Transgenic plants of the present invention may provide greater yield potential than wild type or control plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Brent BROWER-TOLAND, Shunhong DAI, Karen GABBERT, Alexander GOLDSHMIDT, Miya HOWELL, Brad MCDILL, Dan OVADYA, Beth SAVIDGE, Vijay SHARMA
  • Publication number: 20180051295
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. Allen, Jayanand Boddu, Charles R. Dietrich, Alexander Goldshmidt, Miya Howell, Kevin R. Kosola, Anil Neelam, Thomas L. Slewinski, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Huai Wang