Patents by Inventor Wenqiong Chen

Wenqiong Chen 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 genes involved in defense against pathogens
    Publication number: 20080172765
    Abstract: Isolated plant polynucleotides encoding genes the expression of which confer resistance or tolerance to biotic or abiotic stress are disclosed. Particular genes conferring tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Fumiaki Katagiri, Yu-Ming Hon, Sheng Quan, Hur-Song Chang, Tong Zhu, Steve Whitham, Steve Goff, Bret Cooper, Jane Glazebrook, Wenqiong Chen, Zhivi Xie, Yi Tao, Guangzhou Zou
  • Transcription factors of cereals
    Publication number: 20050235375
    Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding transcription factors of cereals and in particular rice are provided. Also provided are re-combinant vectors, expression cassettes, host cells and plants containing the polynucleotides. Methods for using the polynucleotides to alter resistance or tolerance of plants to stress, alter biological pathways, and alter gene expression are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Wenqiong Chen, Steven Briggs, Bret Cooper, Jane Glazebrook, Stephen Goff, Fumiaki Katagiri, Joel Kreps, Todd Moughamer, Nicolas Provart, Darrell Ricke, Tong Zhu