Patents by Inventor Nancy Houmard
Nancy Houmard 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: 20110035839Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Linda Lutfiyya, Liang Guo, Philip W. Miller, Michael H. Leuthy, Sara E. Heisel, Yuanji Zhang, Edwards Allen, Larry A. Gilbertson, David K. Kovalic, James K. Roberts, Shihshieh Huang, Alessandra Frizzi, Nancy Houmard, Thomas Malvar
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Publication number: 20110035838Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Linda Lutfiyya, Liang Guo, Philip W. Miller, Michael H. Luethy, Sara E. Heisel, Yuanji Zhang, Edwards Allen, Larry A. Gilbertson, David K. Kovalic, James K. Roberts, Shihshieh Huang, Alessandra Frizzi, Nancy Houmard, Thomas Malvar
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Publication number: 20100223694Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Linda Lutfiyya, Liang Guo, Philip W. Miller, Michael H. Luethy, Sara E. Heisel, Yanji Zhang, Edwards Allen, Larry A. Gilbertson, David K. Kovalic, James K. Roberts, Shihshieh Huang, Alessandra Frizzi, Nancy Houmard, Thomas Malvar
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Patent number: 7786351Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Monsanto Technology, LLCInventors: Nancy Houmard, Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar
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Patent number: 7723568Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Linda Lutfiyya, Liang Guo, Philip W. Miller, Michael H. Luethy, Sara E. Heisel, Yuanji Zhang, Edwards Allen, Larry A. Gilbertson, David K. Kovalic, James K. Roberts, Shihshieh Huang, Alessandra Frizzi, Nancy Houmard, Thomas Malvar
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Publication number: 20090013434Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael H. Luethy, Philip W. Miller, Larry A. Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara E. Heisel, David K. Kovalic, James K. Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20080229456Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael H. Luethy, Philip W. Miller, Larry A. Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara E. Heisel, David K. Kovalic, James K. Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070199095Abstract: This invention provides methods for producing a non-natural hybrid seed. Also disclosed are specific miRNAs and miRNA recognition sites useful for conferring inducible sterility on a crop plant, and recombinant DNA construct including such exogenous miRNA recognition sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Edwards Allen, Larry Gilbertson, Nancy Houmard, Shihshieh Huang, Sergey Ivashuta, James Roberts
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Publication number: 20070118918Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizz, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070118917Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizz, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070113302Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizz, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070113301Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Liethy, Philip Miller, Larry Grlbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizz, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070094748Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070089185Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070089194Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070089192Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070089189Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Hovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070089191Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbetson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070089193Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya
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Publication number: 20070089184Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Shihshieh Huang, Thomas Malvar, Michael Luethy, Philip Miller, Larry Gilbertson, Edwards Allen, Sara Heisel, David Kovalic, James Roberts, Nancy Houmard, Alessandra Frizzi, Yuanji Zhang, Liang Guo, Linda Lutfiyya