Patents by Inventor Pamela Marrone

Pamela Marrone 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: 8715754
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compounds and metabolites derived from Chromobacterium species culture responsible for controlling pests, compositions containing these compounds, methods for obtaining these compounds and methods of using these compounds and compositions for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20140116307
    Abstract: Compositions for modulating plant growth, seed germination and soil borne diseases comprising anthraquinone derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Hai Su, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20140113816
    Abstract: Provided are methods for identification of plant glutamine synthetase inhibitors as well as the plant synthetase inhibitors identified. Further provided are methods of modulating glutamine synthetase activity in a plant, particularly weeds by applying to the plant or substrate for cultivating the plant a microorganism (e.g. Burkholderia strain) in an amount effective to modulate glutamine synthetase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Huazhang Huang, Ratnakar Asolkar, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20140086879
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Muscodor albus strain producing volatile organic compounds such as aristolene, 3-octanone and/or acetic acid ester, as well as cultures of said strain and compositions, metabolites and volatiles derived from said strain or culture as well as methods of obtaining said compositions, metabolites and volatiles and their methods of use for controlling pests. Also disclosed are artificial compositions having the same components and uses as the volatiles derived from the strain. A method for capturing and sampling the volatiles is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, Vu Phong Bui, Hai Su, Phyllis Himmel, Pamela Marrone, Lijuan Xing, Sarah Lewis
  • Publication number: 20140086878
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Muscodor albus strain producing volatile organic compounds such as aristolene, 3-octanone and/or acetic acid ester, as well as cultures of said strain and compositions, metabolites and volatiles derived from said strain or culture as well as methods of obtaining said compositions, metabolites and volatiles and their methods of use for controlling pests. Also disclosed are artificial compositions having the same components and uses as the volatiles derived from the strain. A method for capturing and sampling the volatiles is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, Vu Phong Bui, Hai Su, Phyllis Himmel, Pamela Marrone, Lijuan Xing
  • Publication number: 20140073675
    Abstract: Combinations, compositions and methods of use for modulating plant pathogen infection using plant extracts containing anthraquinone derivatives which induce resistance to plant phytopathogens and an antimicrobial agent, a biological control agent and/or a surfactant having fungicidal activity
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Hai Su, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20140073501
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20140056853
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Patent number: 8658567
    Abstract: Compositions for modulating plant growth, seed germination and soil borne diseases comprising anthraquinone derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Hai Su, Pamela Marrone, Jason L Osborne
  • Publication number: 20140051571
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Margarita Rodriguez, Carly Todd, Debora Wilk, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20130296169
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and another herbicide as an effective herbicide combination on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20130288896
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20130190175
    Abstract: There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Patent number: 8476195
    Abstract: There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20120121745
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling Limnoperna sp., particularly, golden mussels are provided using Pseudomonas sp. suspension or compounds and compositions derived from said suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Sarahann Rackl, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Huazhang Huang, Ratnakar Asolkar
  • Publication number: 20120115728
    Abstract: Compositions for modulating plant growth, seed germination and soil borne diseases comprising anthraquinone derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations
    Inventors: Hai Su, Pamela Marrone, Jason Lee Osborne
  • Publication number: 20120100236
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compounds and metabolites derived from Chromobacterium species culture responsible for controlling pests, compositions containing these compounds, methods for obtaining these compounds and methods of using these compounds and compositions for controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20110207604
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20100266717
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling molluscs, members of the Gastropoda and Bivalvia classes which includes but is not limited to lactones, lactams, carbamates, amides, and/or carboxylic acid containing compounds as active ingredients and/or compounds derived from Pseudomonas and/or Erwinia. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing the efficacy of chemical and biological control for invasive molluscs in open waters, power plants, and drinking water treatment facilities under coldwater conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Sarahann Dow, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Stephanie Shu
  • Publication number: 20100167930
    Abstract: There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone