Patents by Inventor Songhai Shen

Songhai Shen 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).

  • Use of HrmA proteins and their genes for broad range protection of plants against bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens
    Patent number: 6342654
    Abstract: The use of an avr gene hrmA to induce systematic acquired resistance in plant cells, plant seeds, plant tissues and plants is disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of low level expression of promoters in combination with the hrmA gene to provide broad-spectrum pathogen resistance in plant cells, plant seeds, plant tissues and plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research University
    Inventors: Qingshun Li, Songhai Shen, Arthur G. Hunt, Sheng Yang He