Patents by Inventor Umi Kalsom Abu-Bakar

Umi Kalsom Abu-Bakar 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).

  • DNA encoding fruit-ripening-related proteins, DNA constructs, cells and plants derived therefrom
    Patent number: 5908973
    Abstract: DNA constructs comprising DNA sequences encoding fruit-ripening-related proteins may be transformed into plants to modify plant characteristics (particularly fruit quality). New DNA sequences are disclosed; cDNA and genomic clones have been deposited; new fruit-ripening-related promoter sequences may also be obtained. Sense and antisense constructs for plant transformation are described. Genetically modified plants may be used to produce improved fruit and may also be used in breeding programs to produce hybrid seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Umi Kalsom Abu-Bakar, Sarah Louise Barton, Pedro Pablo Gallego-Veigas, Julie Elizabeth Gray, Donald Grierson, Alexandra Louise Lowe, Steve Picton, Lee Colin Whotton