Patents by Inventor Monika Kuzma

Monika Kuzma 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).

  • Patent number: 11827895
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Patent number: 11453889
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Publication number: 20220090116
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jiangxin WAN, Yafan HUANG, Shujun YANG, Monika KUZMA
  • Publication number: 20220090117
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jiangxin WAN, Yafan HUANG, Shujun YANG, Monika KUZMA
  • Patent number: 11220696
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Publication number: 20210348185
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jiangxin WAN, Yafan HUANG, Shujun YANG, Monika KUZMA
  • Publication number: 20200149059
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Jiangxin WAN, Yafan HUANG, Shujun YANG, Monika KUZMA
  • Patent number: 10508283
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Publication number: 20180312862
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Patent number: 10036035
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Publication number: 20170058289
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Patent number: 9453238
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Patent number: 8030470
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated polynucleotides encoding farnesyltransferase polypeptides, vectors, and cells transformed with farnesyltransferase polynucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Yafan Huang, Maryse Chalifoux, Yang Wang, Monika Kuzma, Angela P. Gilley
  • Publication number: 20100011470
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a desired phenotype in a plant by manipulation of gene expression within the plant. The method relates to means which inhibit the level of PK220 gene expression or activity, wherein a desired phenotype such as increased water use efficiency relative to a wild type control plant. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequences and constructs useful such methods and methods of generating and isolating plants having decreased PK220 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Performance Plants,Inc.
    Inventors: Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Shujun Yang, Monika Kuzma
  • Publication number: 20080072350
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides encoding plant prenyl protease polypeptides, fragments and homologs thereof. Also provided are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for producing said polypeptides. The invention further provides novel polynucleotides encoding plant promoters, polypeptides, fragments and homologs thereof. The invention additionally provides methods of constructing transgenic plants that have altered levels of prenyl protease polynucleotides and polypeptides. Methods for identifying prenyl protease enzymes substrates and inhibitors are also provided. The invention further relates to methods of applying these novel plant polypeptides to the identification, prevention, and/or conferment of resistance to various plant diseases and/or disorders, particularly drought resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicants: BASF Plant Science GmbH, Performance Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodrigo Sarria-Millan, Stefan Henkes, Damian Allen, Oswaldo da Costa e Silva, Ruoying Chen, Jiangxin Wan, Yafan Huang, Delina Melo, Monika Kuzma, Angela Gilley Sample