Patents by Inventor Tim Helentjaris

Tim Helentjaris 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).

  • Modulation of abscisic acid
    Patent number: 8115052
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating abscisic acid (ABA) perception and signal transduction in developing seed are provided. The methods and compositions find use in increasing yield in plants. Compositions comprise genetic constructs known to affect ABA sensitivity, particularly ABA biosynthetic mutants and fragments and variants thereof. Such compositions can be expressed with seed-preferred promoters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Helentjaris
  • Modulation of abscisic acid
    Publication number: 20040148654
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating abscisic acid (ABA) perception and signal transduction in developing seed are provided. The methods and compositions find use in increasing yield in plants. Compositions comprise genetic constructs known to affect ABA sensitivity, particularly ABA biosynthetic mutants and fragments and variants thereof. Such compositions can be expressed with seed-preferred promoters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Helentjaris