Patents by Inventor Salim Hakimi

Salim Hakimi 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).

  • Corn event DAS-59122-7 and methods for detection thereof
    Publication number: 20060070139
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: James Bing, Robert Cressman, Manju Gupta, Salim Hakimi, David Hondred, Todd Krone, Mary Hartnett Locke, Abigail Luckring, Sandra Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Narva, Paul Olson, Craig Sanders, Jimei Wang, Jian Zhang, Gan-Yuan Zhong
  • Transgenic plants comprising antifungal polypeptides from alfalfa and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi
    Patent number: 6916970
    Abstract: Transgenic plants and host cells comprising antifungal polypeptides, isolated from alfalfa plants, are shown to possess antifungal activity. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant, therby providing a method of inhibiting fungal growth on plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jihong Liang, Dilip Maganlal Shah, Yonnie S. Wu, Cindy A. Rosenberger, Salim Hakimi
  • Method of imparting disease resistance to plants by reducing polyphenol oxidase activities
    Publication number: 20050101484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing a plant's resistance to fungal diseases by reducing expression of polyphenol oxidase (PPO). The present invention also relates to a method for improving a potato plant's anti-bruising trait. By using antisense technology to generate transgenic potato plants with tuber-specific promoters, PPO can be reduced to a level at which the potato tubers sufficiently increases its resistance to fungal disease symptoms including late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans. Also provided are certain novel combinations of promoters and PPO-derived sequences which also provide improvements in tuber bruise susceptibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Salim Hakimi, Bradley Krohn, David Stark
  • Antifungal polypeptide and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi
    Publication number: 20030041347
    Abstract: Antifungal polypeptides, isolated from Medicago plants, are shown to control fungal damage to plants. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of inhibiting fungal growth on plants. The polypeptides can be formulated into compositions useful in controlling undesired fungi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jihong Liang, Dilip Maganlal Shah, Yonnie S. Wu, Cindy A. Rosenberger, Salim Hakimi
  • Antifungal polypeptide and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi
    Patent number: 6329504
    Abstract: Antifungal polypeptides, isolated from Medicago plants, are shown to control fungal damage to plants. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of inhibiting fungal growth on plants. The polypeptides can be formulated into compositions useful in controlling undesired fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Jihong Liang, Dilip Maganlal Shah, Yonnie S. Wu, Cindy A. Rosenberger, Salim Hakimi
  • Antifungal polypeptide from alfalfa and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi
    Patent number: 6316407
    Abstract: Antifungal polypeptides, isolated from Medicago plants, are shown to control fungal damage to plants. The polypeptides can be formulated into compositions useful in controlling undesired fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Jihong Liang, Dilip Maganlal Shah, Yonnie S. Wu, Cindy A. Rosenberger, Salim Hakimi
  • Antifungal polypeptide and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi
    Patent number: 6121436
    Abstract: Antifungal polypeptides, isolated from Medicago plants, are shown to control fungal damage to plants. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of inhibiting fungal growth on plants. The polypeptides can be formulated into compositions useful in controlling undesired fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Jihong Liang, Dilip Maganlal Shah, Yonnie S. Wu, Cindy A. Rosenberger, Salim Hakimi