Patents by Inventor Risa Ishimaru

Risa Ishimaru 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).

  • Plant photoperiod sensitivity gene and use of the same
    Patent number: 7253339
    Abstract: A rice photosensitivity gene Hd1 is successfully isolated by linkage analysis. It is found out that the photosensitivity of a plant can be modified by transferring this gene or controlling the expression thereof. It is further found out that the photosensitivity of a plant can be evaluated by examining the presence/absence of this functional gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignees: National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Society for Techno-Innovation of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, National Agriculture and Bio-Oriented Research Organization
    Inventors: Masahiro Yano, Yuichi Katayose, Takuji Sasaki, Risa Ishimaru, Takuichi Fuse, Motoyuki Ashikari