Patents by Inventor Nengbing Tao

Nengbing Tao 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).

  • Insect inhibitory toxin family active against hemipteran and/or lepidopteran insects
    Patent number: 11913010
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • INSECT INHIBITORY TOXIN FAMILY ACTIVE AGAINST HEMIPTERAN AND/OR LEPIDOPTERAN INSECTS
    Publication number: 20220251596
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Insect inhibitory toxin family active against hemipteran and/or lepidopteran insects
    Patent number: 11242540
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10829828
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate Acetyl-CoA carboxylase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, Matthew W. Dimmic, Zhaolong Li, Robert Douglas Sammons, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10808249
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate Phytoene desaturase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Hong Liu, James D. Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10806146
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate glutamine synthetase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, James D. Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Jennifer Chou Taylor
  • Insect Inhibitory Toxin Family Active Against Hemipteran and/or Lepidopteran Insects
    Publication number: 20200277620
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: David J. BOWEN, Catherine CHAY, Artem EVDOKIMOV, Stanislaw FLASINSKI, Uma R. KESANAPALLI, Megan N. SCHRODER, Rachael N. SLIGHTOM, Nengbing TAO, Andrew M. WOLLACOTT
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10760086
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Mahak Kapoor, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • Insect inhibitory toxin family active against hemipteran and/or lepidopteran insects
    Patent number: 10689666
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Insect inhibitory toxin family active against hemipteran and/or lepidopteran insects
    Patent number: 10669556
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10612019
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate gene expression in Lolium. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance Lolium control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Nengbing Tao
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10609930
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate gene expression in johnsongrass. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance johnsongrass control. The invention comprises a method of Sorghum species weed control, in particular johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) plant control comprising an external application of a herbicidal composition to a Sorghum halepense plant or a part of the Sorghum halepense plant in need of control, said herbicidal composition comprising a polynucleotide, an organosilicone surfactant concentration of about 0.2 percent or greater, and an effective dose of a nonpolynucleotide herbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Nengbing Tao
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10568328
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions for use to herbicide activity. Specifically, the present application describes methods and compositions that modulate the expression of a plastid protein import system of a plant. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: John J. Finnessy, Santiago X. Navarro, Robert Douglas Sammons, Nengbing Tao
  • Methods for sequence-directed molecular breeding
    Patent number: 10550424
    Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant by the use of direct nucleic acid sequence information. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of preferred nucleic acid sequences in the germplasm of a breeding population of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Stanton B Dotson, Sam Eathington, Zoe McCuddin, Nengbing Tao, Fenggao Dong, Frederic Achard
  • Methods for sequence-directed molecular breeding
    Patent number: 10544448
    Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant by the use of direct nucleic acid sequence information. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of preferred nucleic acid sequences in the germplasm of a breeding population of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Stanton B Dotson, Fenggao Dong, Frederic Achard, Sam Eathington, Nengbing Tao, Zoe McKiness
  • Methods for sequence-directed molecular breeding
    Patent number: 10544471
    Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant by the use of direct nucleic acid sequence information. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of preferred nucleic acid sequences in the germplasm of a breeding population of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Stanton B. Dotson, Fenggao Dong, Frederic Achard, Sam Eathington, Nengbing Tao, Zoe McKiness
  • Insect Inhibitory Toxin Family Active Against Hemipteran and/or Lepidopteran Insects
    Publication number: 20200002718
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Methods and compositions for delaying senescence and improving disease tolerance and yield in plants
    Patent number: 10435702
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance crop performance. Specifically, the present invention provides for delayed senescence and/or improved yield enhancement in various crops. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that provide for delayed senescence and/or improved yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jill Deikman, Steven H. Schwartz, Wei Zheng, Suzan Herma Elisabeth Johanna Gabriels, Michelle C. Hresko, Xiangqian Li, Nengbing Tao, Deryck J. Williams, Hui Xiong
  • Insect Inhibitory Toxin Family Active Against Hemipteran and/or Lepidopteran Insects
    Publication number: 20190249190
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Insect inhibitory toxin family active against Hemipteran and/or Lepidopteran insects
    Patent number: 10316331
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott