Encodes A Plant Polypeptide Patents (Class 536/23.6)
  • GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130219552
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to certain polypeptides derived from prokaryotic DGT enzymes, and nucleic acids useful in encoding the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventor: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
  • Maize Inbred PH1DAY
    Publication number: 20130219551
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1DAY and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1DAY with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1DAY through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1DAY or a locus conversion of PH1DAY with another maize variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Lori Karyn Scott
  • Maize Inbred PHPPE
    Publication number: 20130219549
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHPPE and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHPPE with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHPPE through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHPPE or a locus conversion of PHPPE with another maize variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Russel Miles Pinnisch
  • Maize Inbred PH1MC3
    Publication number: 20130219548
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1MC3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1MC3 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1MC3 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1MC3 or a locus conversion of PH1MC3 with another maize variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Lori Lisa Carrigan, Stephen Joseph Szalma, Matthew David Walch
  • Dehydrin genes and promoters from coffee
    Patent number: 8513491
    Abstract: Dehydrin- and late embryogenic abundant (LEA) protein-encoding polynucleotides from coffee plants are disclosed. Also disclosed are a promoter sequence from a coffee dehydrin gene, and methods for using these polynucleotides and promoter sequences for gene regulation and manipulation of flavor, aroma, stress tolerance and other features of coffee beans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignees: Nestec S.A., Cornell Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mohamed Ben Amor, James Gèrard McCarthy, Vincent Petiard, Steven D. Tanksley, Chenwei Lin
  • HERBICIDE TOLERANT COTTON EVENT pDAB4468.19.10.3
    Publication number: 20130212747
    Abstract: Cotton event pDAB4468.19.10.3 comprises genes encoding AAD-12 and PAT, affording herbicide tolerance to cotton crops containing the event, and enabling methods for crop protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventor: Dow AgroSciences LLC
  • COMPOSITION FOR PHYTOCHELATIN TRANSPORT
    Publication number: 20130212738
    Abstract: A composition for transportation of phytochelatin including two DNA molecule encoding two members of ABCC (multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP)) subfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter protein in a plant is provided. The composition for transportation of phytochelatin can be useful in accumulating and sequestering phytochelatin alone or in combination with a harmful substance by transporting the phytochelatin and/or harmful substance into the vacuole of a cell, thereby reducing a content of the toxic substance from cytosol, and also reducing it from translocation from the root to the shoot of a plant. Therefore, the DNA molecule can be useful to develop a crop in which the toxic substance present in edible parts, such as leaves, stems and fruits, of the plant is reduced in content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Youngsook Lee, Enrico Martinoia, Jiyoung Park, Won-Yong Song, David G. Mendoza-Cozatl, Julian I. Schroeder
  • Inbred maize variety PH11T4
    Patent number: 8507768
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH11T4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH11T4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH11T4 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH11T4 or a locus conversion of PH11T4 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventor: Khusi Ram Tiwari
  • Variety corn line NPHD1001
    Patent number: 8507770
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated NPHD1001, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line NPHD1001 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line NPHD1001, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line NPHD1001, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Adrian de Dreu
  • Plants having enhanced yield-related traits and a method for making the same
    Patent number: 8507753
    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 a NITR (Nitrite Reductase) polypeptide or an ASNS (Asparagine Synthase) polypeptide. The present invention also concerns plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding a NITR polypeptide or an ASNS polypeptide, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to control plants. The invention also provides constructs comprising NITR-encoding nucleic acids or ASNS-encoding nucleic acids, useful in performing the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventor: Yves Hatzfeld
  • SYNTHETIC BRASSICA-DERIVED CHLOROPLAST TRANSIT PEPTIDES
    Publication number: 20130205440
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for targeting peptides, polypeptides, and proteins to plastids of plastid-containing cells. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns chloroplast transit peptides that may direct a polypeptide to a plastid, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for producing a transgenic plant material (e.g., a transgenic plant) comprising a chloroplast transit peptide, as well as plant materials produced by such methods, and plant commodity products produced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventor: Dow AgroSciences LLC
  • SEQUENCE-DETERMINED DNA FRAGMENTS ENCODING AN1-LIKE ZINC FINGER PROTEINS
    Publication number: 20130203976
    Abstract: The present invention provides DNA molecules that constitute fragments of the genome of a plant, and polypeptides encoded thereby. The DNA molecules are useful for specifying a gene product in cells, either as a promoter or as a protein coding sequence or as an UTR or as a 3? termination sequence, and are also useful in controlling the behavior of a gene in the chromosome, in controlling the expression of a gene or as tools for genetic mapping, recognizing or isolating identical or related DNA fragments, or identification of a particular individual organism, or for clustering of a group of organisms with a common trait.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventor: Ceres, Inc.
  • CHLOROPLAST TRANSIT PEPTIDE
    Publication number: 20130205441
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for targeting peptides, polypeptides, and proteins to plastids of plastid-containing cells. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns chloroplast transit peptides that may direct a polypeptide to a plastid, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for producing a transgenic plant material (e.g., a transgenic plant) comprising a chloroplast transit peptide, as well as plant materials produced by such methods, and plant commodity products produced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventor: Dow Agrosciences LLC
  • PATHOGEN RESISTANT CITRUS COMPOSITIONS, ORGANISMS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130205443
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to pathogen resistant citrus compositions, organisms, systems, and methods. For example, a composition may comprise a peptide (e.g., a defensin peptide) and/or a nucleic acid (e.g., a defensin nucleic acid). A pathogen resistant citrus plant may comprise, in some embodiments, a defensin peptide and/or an expressable nucleic acid encoding a defensin peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
  • Tomato hybrid PS01059664
    Patent number: 8502038
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PS01059664 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PS01059664 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: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Germán Anastasio Ramón, Jacobus Hoogstraten
  • Soybean transgenic event MON 87708 and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8501407
    Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic soybean event MON 87708 plant and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event MON 87708. The invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event MON 87708 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event MON 87708. The invention also provides methods related to event MON 87708.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Brinker, Wen C. Burns, Paul C. C. Feng, Anju Gupta, Sio-Wai Hoi, Marianne Malven, Kunsheng Wu
  • POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND POLYPEPTIDES IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20130198909
    Abstract: The invention relates to plant transcription factor polypeptides, polynucleotides that encode them, homologs from a variety of plant species, and methods of using the polynucleotides and polypeptides to produce transgenic plants having advantageous properties compared to a reference plant. Sequence information related to these polynucleotides and polypeptides can also be used in bioinformatic search methods and is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Mendel Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Luis Riechmann, Robert Creelman, Oliver Ratcliffe, T. Lynne Reuber, Neal I. Gutterson
  • CHLOROPLAST TRANSIT PEPTIDES FOR EFFICIENT TARGETING OF DMO AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130198886
    Abstract: The invention provides for identification and use of certain chloroplast transit peptides for efficient processing and localization of dicamba monooxygenase (DMO) enzyme in transgenic plants. Methods for producing dicamba tolerant plants, methods for controlling weed growth, and methods for producing food, feed, and other products are also provided, as well as seed that confers tolerance to dicamba when it is applied pre- or post-emergence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Monsanto Technology LLC
  • DNA SEQUENCE THAT CONFERS APHID RESISTANCE IN SOYBEAN
    Publication number: 20130198912
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated nucleic acid molecules representing a genetically defined region of the genome of the aphid resistant soybean plant (Glycine max) cultivar Dowling that confers resistance to soybean aphid (Aphis glycines). Within the region is a gene encoding the aphid resistance protein Rag1. Rag1 aphid resistance amino acid sequences are also provided. Also provided herein are methods for conferring aphid resistance on a plant or enhancing aphid resistance in a plant by transforming it to contain and express such nucleic acid sequences encoding Rag1 aphid resistance or introgressing DNA encoding the trait into the plant by plant breeding. Further provided are polymorphic markers useful for identifying plant germplasm containing aphid resistance, and methods for makings such markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Hudson, Brian Diers, Ki-Seung Kim, Jianping Wang
  • Protein for Use in Modifying Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Yeast
    Publication number: 20130198907
    Abstract: A method is presented for selecting and isolating nucleic acids capable of conferring tolerance or resistance to environmental stress conditions in plants or yeast. Furthermore, nucleic acids, the proteins they encode and their use for the production of plants or yeast with enhanced environmental stress resistance is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: CropDesign N.V.
    Inventors: Jose Miguel Mulet Salort, Ramon Serrano Salom
  • Plant diacylglycerol acyltransferases
    Patent number: 8497362
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a diacylglycerol acyltransferase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Edgar Benjamin Cahoon, Anthony J. Kinney
  • Maize hybrid variety X5K677
    Patent number: 8497413
    Abstract: A novel hybrid maize variety designated X5K677 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X5K677 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X5K677 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize hybrid variety X5K677, the hybrid seed, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of hybrid maize variety X5K677. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from hybrid maize variety X5K677 and to the maize is varieties derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Matthew David Smalley, Loren John Hoffbeck
  • Transgenic Plant With Increased Stress Tolerance and Yield
    Publication number: 20130191945
    Abstract: Polynucleotides are disclosed which are capable of enhancing growth, yield under water-limited conditions, and/or increased tolerance to an environmental stress of a plant transformed to contain such polynucleotides. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides and transgenic plants and agricultural products, including seeds, containing such polynucleotides as transgenes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: BASF Plant Science GmbH
  • Nucleic Acid Molecules and Other Molecules Associated with Plants and Uses Thereof for Plant Improvement
    Publication number: 20130185831
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: David K. Kovalic, Scott E. Andersen, Joseph R. Byrum, Timothy W. Conner, James D. Masucci, Yihua Zhou
  • EXTRACT AND PEPTIDES DERIVED FROM ORYZA SATIVA JAPONICA GROUP AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130184219
    Abstract: The invention relates to isolated peptides derived from Oryza sativa Japonica Group, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and uses thereof for treating, preventing, ameliorating, and/or delaying the onset of inflammatory and/or neuroinflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases or conditions and in particular multiple sclerosis. The invention further relates to extracts from Oryza sativa Japonica Group and use thereof as a dietary supplement or in a pharmaceutical composition for treating, preventing, ameliorating, and/or delaying the onset of inflammatory, and/or inflammatory, neuroinflammatory and/or autoimmune diseases or conditions. The peptides and the extract of the invention may be used for treating, ameliorating, and/or delaying the onset or preventing multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Uri Wormser
  • TRANSGENIC SOYBEAN PLANTS AND CHROMOSOMES
    Publication number: 20130185827
    Abstract: Described herein are transgenic soybean chromosomes containing a recombinant DNA that transcribes to an RNA molecule that hybridizes to and forms a cleavage-resistant duplex with either a mature miR171 miRNA or a transcript of a target gene having a recognition site for a mature miR171 miRNA whereby the function of the miR171 miRNA is inhibited and thereby imparts enhanced agronomic traits to soybean plants such as increased pods per node, increased number of nodes, a decreased distance between nodes, and a twisted stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Isaac Richard Banks, Sergey Ivashuta, Barbara Elizabeth Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • MATERIALS, SYSTEMS, ORGANISMS, AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE, INCREASING BIOMASS, AND/OR ALTERING LIGNIN COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20130185826
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to materials, systems, organisms, and methods for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance (e.g., cold, salinity, drought, wind), increasing biomass, and/or altering lignin composition in plants. For example, enhancing abiotic stress tolerance may be achieved using a plant-specific family of transcription factors is APETALA2 (AP2), that includes c-repeat binding factor (e.g., CBF1, CBF3) and AP37 nucleic acids and/or polypeptides. In some embodiments, increasing biomass may be achieved by altering expression of gibberellin oxidases (e.g., GA3ox3/GA2ox4) nucleic acids and/or polypeptides. Altering lignin composition may be achieved by suppression of stem-thickening in pith (e.g., STP1) nucleic acids and/or polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: The Texas A&M University Ststem
  • Maize variety inbred PHP5E
    Patent number: 8487164
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHP5E and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHP5E with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHP5E through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHP5E or a locus conversion of PHP5E with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventor: Joachim Ernst Kramer
  • Inbred maize variety PH18WD
    Patent number: 8487165
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18WD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18WD with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18WD through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18WD or a locus conversion of PH18WD with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventor: Lori Lisa Carrigan
  • Maize variety inbred PH134R
    Patent number: 8487163
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH134R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH134R with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH134R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH134R or a locus conversion of PH134R with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Jennifer Ann Tarter, Edwin Michael Grote, Christopher Cole Rasmussen
  • , race B gene for a triterpene methyltransferase enzyme and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8487158
    Abstract: Provided is an isolated polypeptide having triterpene methyltransferase activity. Also provided is an isolated nucleic acid molecule that encodes the triterpene methyltransferase polypeptides; a vector comprising the nucleic acid molecules that encode the triterpene methyltransferase polypeptides; and a host cell(s) transfected with the aforementioned nucleic acid molecule or vector. In another aspect, a method of producing a methylated triterpene is provided. The method comprises providing a metabolizable carbon source to a host cell transfected with a nucleic acid molecule that encodes a triterpene methyltransferase under conditions sufficient for production of a methylated triterpene. The method optionally further comprises isolating the methylated triterpene produced by the host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joseph Chappell, Shigeru Okada, Scott Kinison, Tom Niehaus
  • Maize variety inbred PH12FT
    Patent number: 8481819
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH12FT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH12FT with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH12FT through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH12FT or a locus conversion of PH12FT with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc.
    Inventor: William Andrew Wilson
  • Inbred maize variety PH17CP
    Patent number: 8481821
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH17CP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH17CP with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH17CP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH17CP or a locus conversion of PH17CP with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry R. Colbert
  • Inbred maize variety PH18DS
    Patent number: 8481822
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18DS and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18DS with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18DS through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18DS or a locus conversion of PH18DS with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Russell L. Fox
  • Inbred maize variety PH17P5
    Patent number: 8481824
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH17P5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH17P5 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH17P5 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH17P5 or a locus conversion of PH17P5 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark David Hoffbeck
  • Nucleotide sequences and polypeptides encoded thereby useful for modifying plant characteristics
    Patent number: 8481814
    Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded thereby are described, together with the use of those products for making transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Feldmann
  • Inbred maize variety PH17JT
    Patent number: 8481823
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH17JT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH17JT with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH17JT through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH17JT or a locus conversion of PH17JT with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Thomas Cunnyngham
  • Isolated polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding same for generating plants with increased cuticlar water permeability
    Patent number: 8481809
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is provided. The isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 88% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 22, the polypeptide being capable of increasing a cuticular water permeability of a plant expressing same. Also provided are methods of generating plants expressing such polypeptides which can be used for producing dehydrated plants or cuticular covered portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
    Inventors: Arthur A. Schaffer, Ran Hovav
  • Sweetpotato cDNA and transgenic plants with high-numbered storage roots using the same
    Patent number: 8481816
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a sweetpotato SRD1 cDNA, a plant transformation vector carrying the same, and a transgenic plant comprising the vector. The thickening growth of storage roots of the transgenic sweetpotato prepared using the SRD1 cDNA is stimulated, increasing the number of storage roots by up to two times. Therefore, SRD1 according to the present subject matter is useful in the generation of transgenic root crops with high-numbered storage roots or early-maturing storage root plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Jung Myung Bae, Jeong Sheop Shin, Seol Ah Noh, Kyung Hee Paek
  • METHODS OF IMPROVING APHID RESISTANCE IN SOYBEANS
    Publication number: 20130174295
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of improving resistance to aphids in soybean plants, as well as methods for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or germplasm that display improved resistance to one or more biotypes of soybean aphid. In certain examples, the method comprises selecting a first and second soybean plant or germplasm, each of which has a different favorable Rag1, Rag2, or Rag3, allele, haplotype, or marker profile, and crossing those first and second soybean plants to produce a progeny plant with improved soybean aphid resistance. This invention further relates to markers, primers, probes, kits, systems, etc., useful for carrying out the methods described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF STOLON-FORMING PLANT HAVING IMPROVED TUBER PRODUCTION ABILITY OR STOLON PRODUCTION ABILITY COMPARED WITH WILD TYPE, AND STOLON-FORMING PLANT PRODUCED BY THE METHOD
    Publication number: 20130174299
    Abstract: The present invention provides: a method for producing stolon-forming plant having an improved tuber production ability as compared with a corresponding wild strain; and a stolon-forming plant produced by the method. The present invention also provides: a method for producing a stolon-forming plant having an improved stolon formation ability as compared with a corresponding wild strain; a stolon-forming plant produced by the method; and a kit for improving a stolon formation ability of a stolon-forming plant. The method of the present invention is a method for producing a stolon-forming plant having an improved tuber production ability as compared with a corresponding wild strain, the method including the step of introducing, into a stolon-forming plant, a Ran gene derived from Citrullus lanatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Akiho Yokota, Hiroki Ashida, Kinya Akashi, Keiichi Ushiyama, Shigeru Shigeoka
  • Inbred maize variety PH179D
    Patent number: 8476503
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH179D and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH179D with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH179D through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH179D or a locus conversion of PH179D with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Breed International Inc
    Inventor: Thomas Russell Henry
  • Tomato line FDR-9Q06020
    Patent number: 8476501
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid EX15567101 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid EX15567101 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: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Frantz
  • ISOLATED POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND POLYPEPTIDES, AND METHODS OF USING SAME FOR INCREASING NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY, YIELD, GROWTH RATE, VIGOR, BIOMASS, OIL CONTENT, AND/OR ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE
    Publication number: 20130167265
    Abstract: Provided are isolated polynucleotides and nucleic acid constructs which comprise a nucleic acid sequence at least 80% identical to a nucleic acid sequence selected form the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 277, 1-276, 278-469 and 785-2397; and isolated polypeptides which comprise an amino acid sequence at least 80% homologous to an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 482, 470-481, 483-784 and 2398-3818. Also provided are transgenic cells and plants expressing same and methods of using same for increasing nitrogen use efficiency, yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, oil content, fiber yield, fiber quality, and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: David Panik, Basia Judith Vinocur, Hagai Karchi
  • PLANT HEAT-RESISTANCE GENE JAZ5A AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130167266
    Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-resistance plant gene JAZ5a and use thereof. The inventors of the present invention isolated for the first time a heat resistance gene from the plant of Brassica spp., which can greatly improve the heat-resistance ability of the plant, especially in the bolting stage. The present invention further provides a protein encoded by said gene and its preparation method, vectors and host cells containing said gene, and a method for preparing a transgenic plant containing said gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: SHANGHAI INSTITUTES FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    Inventors: Yu-Ke He, Chuan-Bao Sun
  • DNA SEQUENCE, AND RECOMBINANT PREPARATION OF GROUP 4 MAJOR ALLERGENS FROM CEREALS
    Publication number: 20130164313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the provision of DNA sequences of group 4 major allergens from cereals. The invention also encompasses fragments, new combinations of partial sequences and point mutants having a hypoallergenic action. The recombinant DNA molecules and the derived polypeptides, fragments, new combinations of partial sequences and variants can be utilised for the therapy of pollen-allergic diseases. The proteins prepared by recombinant methods can be employed for in vitro and in vivo diagnosis of pollen allergies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Andreas NANDY, Helmut Fiebig, Oliver Cromwell
  • ELITE EVENT EE-GM3 AND METHODS AND KITS FOR IDENTIFYING SUCH EVENT IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20130165642
    Abstract: The invention provides specific transgenic soybean plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a specific herbicide tolerance transformation event at a specific location in the soybean genome. Tools are also provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of the event in biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: M.S. TECHNOLOGIES LLC, BAYER CROPSCIENCE N.V.
    Inventors: Justin Thomas MASON, Leslie James Lettow, Mark Alan Eby, William H. Eby, Gunter Welz, Steven Verhaeghe, Marc De Beuckeleer, Veerle Habex, Jean-Marc Ferrulo
  • Plants and seeds of corn variety CV286014
    Patent number: 8471123
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV286014. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV286014, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV286014 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV286014 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV286014.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Nathaniel J. Page
  • Plants and seeds of corn variety CV898659
    Patent number: 8471126
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV898659. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV898659, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV898659 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV898659 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV898659.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Holland, James R. Larkins
  • Plants and seeds of corn variety CV700979
    Patent number: 8471125
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV700979. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV700979, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV700979 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV700979 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV700979.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jon Popi