Plant Proteins, E.g., Derived From Legumes, Algae Or Lichens, Etc. Patents (Class 530/370)
  • Patent number: 8962950
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH796501. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH796501, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH796501 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH796501.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Belgin Cukadar
  • Publication number: 20150051376
    Abstract: The present invention provides for dominant negative mutations of Arabidopsis RWA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe Scheller, Dominique Loque, Soe Myat Htwe
  • Publication number: 20150052633
    Abstract: The application describes producing polynucleotide variants of the AtHB 17 clade members and introducing the mutant variants into plants to improve plant traits. The mutant polynucleotides encode polypeptides that comprise mutations in the EAR motifs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Mendel Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Creelman, Marjorie R. Lundgren, Suqin Cai, Hans E. Holtan, Graham J. Hymus, Oliver J. Ratcliffe, T. Lynne Reuber, Amanda J. Burek, Shiv B. Tiwari, Luc J. Adam, Colleen M. Marion, Megan Lau, Bonnie R. Brayton, Yu Shen
  • Patent number: 8957287
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line PSQ-9Z09042. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ-9Z09042, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Teresa Beck Bunn
  • Patent number: 8957288
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FDS 177-APER. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line 177-APER, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Amit Hotzev
  • Patent number: 8952228
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line PSQ 24-2147. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ 24-2147, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Teresa Beck Bunn
  • Patent number: 8952227
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line PSQ-9Z08005. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ-9Z08005, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Teresa Beck Bunn
  • Patent number: 8952226
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line CHI 18-2101. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of such plants, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Ilyong Kim, Maria Rita Mogno
  • Publication number: 20150040272
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes genetically-modified plants having enhanced tolerance to multiple abiotic stressors, such as extreme temperatures (heat or cold) and/or drought. Abiotic stress tolerance is enhanced by ectopic expression of a heterologous glutaredoxin. Abiotic stress tolerance (particularly drought) is also enhanced by inhibited function, activity, or expression of an endogenous glutaredoxin. Methods of producing such genetically-modified plants are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sunghun Park, Frank White, Jungeun Park, Kendal Hirschi, Ning-Hui Cheng
  • Patent number: 8946526
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH612435. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH612435, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH612435 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH612435.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Brinkman, Michael Dragonuk, Kevin D. Eichelberger, Chris Eichhorn, Sarah Gehlhar, Gregory J. Holland, Michael A. Josephs, Daniel J. Lubich, Jeffrey L. McElroy, Laron L. Peters, Duane A. Potrzeba, Hector Ramirez de Leon, Christopher L. Souder
  • Patent number: 8946524
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FDS 15-2118. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FDS 15-2118, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas Heath
  • Patent number: 8946525
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH164731. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH164731, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH164731 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH164731.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Allen C. Faue, Rafael A. Mateo, Richard G. Stelpflug
  • Publication number: 20150033414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of modifying Jatropha branching, flowering time, fruiting and seed setting. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for control and optimization of Jatropha curcas flowering time, fruiting and seed production by manipulating one gene from Jatropha. The present invention can be used in various Jatropha breeding efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: TEMASEK LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY LIMITED
    Inventors: Nam-Hai Chua, Jian Ye, Yun-Feng Geng, Bipei Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150033408
    Abstract: Provided is a plant having a desired phenotype and/or desired stress resistance. Provided is a transgenic plant overexpressing a polypeptide that has the activity to control plant morphology or the activity to enhance the environmental stress resistance of plants, wherein the polypeptide(s) is one polypeptide or are a plurality of polypeptides selected from among polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequences represented by SEQ ID NOS: 1-317.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: RIKEN
    Inventors: Kousuke Hanada, Mieko Higuchi, Takeshi Yoshizumi, Kentaro Nakaminami, Masanori Okamoto, Motoaki Seki, Minami Matsui
  • Patent number: 8940977
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH175075. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH175075, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH175075 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH175075.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Belgin Cukadar
  • Patent number: 8940982
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH439482. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH439482, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH439482 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH439482.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Belgin Cukadar
  • Patent number: 8940981
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH286440. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH286440, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH286440 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH286440.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael Dragonuk, Chris Eichhorn, Peter Guzman, Gregory J. Holland, Michael A. Josephs, Jeffrey L. McElroy, Laron L. Peters, Hector Ramirez de Leon, Christopher L. Souder
  • Patent number: 8940975
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the tomato variety designated Picus. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato variety Picus and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing a plant of tomato variety Picus with itself or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing, and also relates to parts of a plant of tomato variety Picus including the fruit and gametes of such plants. The invention also relates to tomato variety FDS 14-2081, and to seeds and plants produced by crossing a plant of tomato variety FDS 14-2081 with itself or another tomato plant. The present invention is also directed to tomato variety FDS 14-2090, and to seeds and plants produced by crossing a plant of tomato variety FDS 14-2090 with itself or another tomato plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles W. Fowler
  • Patent number: 8940974
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the tomato variety designated EX01419137. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato variety EX01419137 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing a plant of tomato variety EX01419137 with itself or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of tomato variety EX01419137 including the fruit and gametes of such plants. The invention also relates to tomato variety CHI 14-2079. The present invention is also directed to tomato variety CHD 14-2080.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Frantz
  • Patent number: 8940978
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH741796. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH741796, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH741796 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH741796.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Sandeep Bhatnagar, Mark J. Brinkman, Kevin D. Eichelberger, Sarah Gehlhar, Gregory J. Holland, Daniel J. Lubich, Jeffrey L. McElroy, Laron L. Peters, Duane A. Potrzeba, Hector Ramirez de Leon
  • Patent number: 8940976
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PX 02461513 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PX 02461513 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Beck Bunn, Giulio Bile
  • Patent number: 8940979
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH048856. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH048856, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH048856 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH048856.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James R. Larkins, Gregory J. Holland
  • Patent number: 8940980
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH406206. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH406206, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH406206 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH406206.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Kendell B Hellewell
  • Publication number: 20150023992
    Abstract: The invention relates to Timothy Grass proteins and peptides, subsequences, portions, homologues, variants and derivatives thereof, and methods and uses of Timothy Grass proteins and peptides. Methods include, for example, modulating an immune response; protecting a subject against or treating a subject for an allergic response, allergic disorder or allergic disease; and inducing immunological tolerance to the allergen in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Alessandro Sette, Veronique Schulten, Howard Grey, Bjoern Peters, Jason Greenbaum
  • Publication number: 20150026845
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transciption factors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Patent number: 8937230
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH806961. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH806961, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH806961 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH806961.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Sandeep Bhatnagar, Mark J. Brinkman, Kevin D. Eichelberger, Sarah Gehlhar, Gregory J. Holland, Daniel J. Lubich, Jeffrey L. McElroy, Laron L. Peters, Duane A. Potrzeba, Hector Ramirez de Leon
  • Patent number: 8937226
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PS02326502 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PS02326502 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Giulio Bile
  • Patent number: 8937225
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PS02450650 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PS02450650 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Teresa Beck Bunn
  • Patent number: 8937232
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH858223. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH858223, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH858223 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH858223.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jon Popi
  • Patent number: 8937231
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH327469. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH327469, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH327469 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH327469.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Sandeep Bhatnagar, Mark J. Brinkman, Kevin D. Eichelberger, Sarah Gehlhar, Gregory J. Holland, Daniel J. Lubich, Jeffrey L. McElroy, Laron L. Peters, Duane A. Potrzeba, Hector Ramirez de Leon
  • Publication number: 20150011734
    Abstract: An isolated protein having SEQ ID NO:1 and an isolated gene encoding the protein are provided. The protein is related with basal thermotolerance of plants having the protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: National Central University
    Inventors: Shaw-Jye Wu, Lian-Chin Wang, Jia-Rong Wu
  • Publication number: 20150010641
    Abstract: The invention relates to micro-, submicro- or nano-structures comprising amaranth protein, optionally combined with at least one other biopolymer, which structures are suitable for use as an encapsulation matrix. In particular, the invention relates to micro-, submicro- or nano-structures comprising amaranth protein and a polysaccharide. The invention also relates to the production method thereof, said method comprising an electrospinning, electrospraying or blow spinning step. The encapsulated product is characterised in that it comprises an encapsulation matrix formed by micro-, submicro- or nano-structures of the invention and at least one functional ingredient. The invention further relates to the method for obtaining same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicants: CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS (CSIC), UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE QUERETARO
    Inventors: Amparo Lopez Rubio, Jose Maria Lagaron Cabello, Marysol Aceituno Medina, Sandra Mendoza Diaz
  • Patent number: 8927240
    Abstract: Methods for production of multiple biofuels through thermal fractionation of biomass feedstocks are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: The University of Toledo
    Inventors: Balakrishna Maddi, Sridhar Viamajala, Sasidhar Varanasi
  • Patent number: 8927823
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PS01819578 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PS01819578 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Maria Rita Mogno
  • Publication number: 20150007367
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and concerns a method for enhancing various economically important yield-related traits in plants. More specifically, the present invention concerns a method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid encoding an FBO13 (F-box and other domain containing protein) polypeptide. The present invention also concerns plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding an FBO13 polypeptide, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to control plants. The invention also provides hitherto unknown FBO13-encoding nucleic acids, and constructs comprising the same, useful in performing the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: BASF Plant Science Company GmbH
    Inventors: Christophe Reuzeau, Su-May Yu, Swee-Suak Ko, Yue-le Hsing, Tuan-Hua David Ho, Shuen-Fang Lo
  • Patent number: 8921670
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid EX01420200 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid EX01420200 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Wayne Fowler, Jaap Hoogstraten
  • Patent number: 8921671
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FDR-9Q08131. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FDR-9Q08131, and to methods for producing a tomato plan produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Frantz
  • Publication number: 20140380523
    Abstract: Provided are isolated polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence at least 80% homologous to SEQ ID NO:68, 51-66, 69-100, 379-656, 707-715, 720-723, 742-754, 764-771 or 772 with the proviso that the amino acid sequence is not as set forth by SEQ ID NO: 765 or 771, isolated polynucleotides comprising the nucleic acid sequence at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NOs:18, 1-16, 19-50, 101-378, 657-672, 674-706, 716-719, 724-741 and 755-763 with the proviso that the nucleic acid sequence is not as set forth by SEQ ID NO:756 or 762, and isolated polynucleotides selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:779-792 and methods of using same for increasing oil content, yield, growth rate, biomass, vigor, abiotic stress tolerance and/or nitrogen use efficiency of a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: EYAL EMMANUEL, ALEX DIBER, EVGENIA GOLD, INBAR NEVO, BASIA JUDITH VINOCUR, SHARON AYAL, GIL RONEN, YOAV HERSCHKOVITZ, MICHAEL GANG, DOTAN DIMET, ANAT IDAN
  • Publication number: 20140373197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling pest infestation using double stranded RNA molecules. The invention provides methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, as well as pesticidal agents and commodity products produced by the inventive plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Romaan Raemaekers, Laurent Kubler, Els Vanbleu, Thierry Andre Olivier Eddy Bogaert
  • Publication number: 20140366217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of insect pests control, using methods and compositions which comprise of alpha-amylase analogous mutant inhibitors (?AIs). More specifically, the invention provides new ?AIs analogous mutant molecules for controlling insect pests, in particular boll weevils (Anthonomus grandis), partially or totally presenting reduction of the amylolytic activity of the digestive enzymes in the intestinal lumen of the insect. Other aspects of the invention include gene constructs containing the nucleic acid molecules that code for the alpha-amylase inhibitors, heterologous expression methods of the new molecules in the active form, and the use of these molecules for controlling insect pests. The invention also provides analogous synthetic genes optimized for their transformation and expression in plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA - EMBRAPA
    Inventors: Maria Fatima Grossi De Sa, Maria Cristina Mattar Da Silva, Rafael Perseguini Del Sarto, Thales Lima Rocha
  • Publication number: 20140366227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of fusion proteins based on peptide toxins as pesticides. The invention also relates to transgenic plants encoding said peptides and their utility in pest management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicants: The Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), representing the Sec.of State for Environment, etc, UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
    Inventors: John A. Gatehouse, Elaine C. Fitches
  • Publication number: 20140366225
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are described which use RAV proteins and genes that encode such proteins to regulate RNA silencing in plant cells. Novel ntRAV proteins and genes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Vicki Bowman Vance, Lewis H. Bowman, Matthew W. Endres
  • Patent number: 8907164
    Abstract: The invention provides coding and promoter sequences for a VS-1 and AP-2 gene, which affects the developmental process of senescence in plants. Vectors, transgenic plants, seeds, and host cells comprising heterologous VS-1 and AP-2 genes are also provided. Additionally provided are methods of altering nutrient allocation and composition in a plant using the VS-1 and AP-2 genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Udvardi, Jiading Yang, Eric Worley
  • Publication number: 20140356896
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to engineered transport proteins comprising at last one fluorescent reporter covalently bound to the transporter protein, wherein the transporter proteins comprise a structural inverted repeat motif, with the motif comprising a first and second subunit that are structural inverted repeats of one another and that are joined to one another by a polypeptide loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Wolf B. Frommer, Roberto De Michele, Cindy Ast
  • Patent number: 8901376
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, polynucleotides and polypeptides useful for producing or selecting plants with increased tolerance to at least one environmental stress selected from drought, cold, freezing, heat and salinity. The invention also provides constructs, cells, plant cells and plants comprising the polynucleotides of the invention. The invention also provides plants produced by the methods of the invention. The invention also provides groups of plants selected by the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Vialactia Biosciences (NZ) Limited
    Inventors: Sathish Puthigae, Jonathan Robert Phillips, Claudia Jeannette Smith-Espinoza, Catherine Jane Bryant, Kieran Michael Elborough
  • Publication number: 20140350224
    Abstract: Foamed personal care composition obtainable by aerating a base composition and heating at from 30 to 100° C. for from 10 minutes to 100 hours. The composition comprises a proteinaceous material and is suitable for use in care of the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: Lalitesh Chandra, Gareth James Perriam, Jordan Todorov Petkov
  • Publication number: 20140350223
    Abstract: Recombinant P. pastoris producing natural sweet proteins and methods for engineering these recombinant yeast are described. Methods for enhancing foreign protein production in yeast fermentation and improved methods for purification of foreign proteins produced in yeast fermentation are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Tate & Lyle Technology Limited
    Inventors: Alfred Carlson, Richard W. Armentrout, Timothy Peter Ellis
  • Publication number: 20140345001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to altering the biomass and/or structure of a plant, in order to maximise its potential as a source of feedstock or increase its potential as a feedstock for the paper industry. CLE41 and/or CLE42 are used to manipulate growth and structure of the vascular tissue of the plant. The present invention also provides plants in which the levels of CLE41 and/or CLE42 are increased compared to those of a native plant grown under identical conditions, and parts of such plants. Also provided are methods for using such plants or plant parts in the production of plant derived products such as paper or biofuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: PLANT BIOSCIENCE LIMITED
    Inventors: Simon Turner, Peter Etchells
  • Publication number: 20140342980
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides cross-linked materials that include multivalent lectins with at least two binding sites for glucose, wherein the lectins include at least one covalently linked affinity ligand which is capable of competing with glucose for binding with at least one of said binding sites; and conjugates that include two or more separate affinity ligands bound to a conjugate framework, wherein the two or more affinity ligands compete with glucose for binding with the lectins at said binding sites and wherein conjugates are cross-linked within the material as a result of non-covalent interactions between lectins and affinity ligands on different conjugates. These materials are designed to release amounts of conjugate in response to desired concentrations of glucose. Depending on the end application, in various embodiments, the conjugates may also include a drug and/or a detectable label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Todd C. Zion, Thomas M. Lancaster
  • Publication number: 20140343254
    Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of one or more of ash, metal salts, alkaloids, particulates, heavy metals, and other impurities and/or contaminants from extracts, as well as modifying the sensory characteristics (e.g., odor, color, and/or taste characteristics) of extracts. The methods generally include diafiltration, treatment with functionalized resins, and supercritical extraction. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the Nicotiana species, wherein the protein composition is characterized by one or more of: an ash content of less than about 15% by weight; a nicotine content of less than about 10 ?g/g; and a heavy metal content of less than about 60 ?g/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony Richard Gerardi, Cystal Dawn Hege Byrd, Thaddeus Jude Jackson, Chelsea Allison Betts, John-Paul Mua, Kyle Ford