Plant, Seedling, Plant Seed, Or Plant Part, Per Se Patents (Class 800/295)
  • Patent number: 11535857
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding ABC transporter proteins, polypeptides encompassing ABC transporter proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: BENSON HILL, INC.
    Inventor: Matthew Begemann
  • Patent number: 11447758
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns polynucleotides and amino acids of Acidaminococcus sp. Cas12a (Cpf1) and methods for their use for genome editing in eukaryotic cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: INTEGRATED DNA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Liyang Zhang, Christopher Anthony Vakulskas, Nicole Mary Bode, Michael Allen Collingwood, Kristin Renee Beltz, Mark Aaron Behlke
  • Patent number: 11434478
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel Cas12a proteins, which cleave target nucleic acids and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignees: GFLAS LIFE SCIENCES, INC., SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sunghwa Choe, Jongjin Park, Ji Young Yoon, Han Seong Kim, Dong Wook Kim
  • Patent number: 11382302
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 14XXP21R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety 14XXP21R with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into 14XXP21R through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety 14XXP21R or a locus or trait conversion of 14XXP21R with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 14XXP21R, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 14XXP21R and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: Suresh Bhamidimarri, David R Mickelson, David J Miller, Debra Kleinheinz Sharpee, Mark A Smith
  • Patent number: 11365428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of spinach breeding, in particular to a new dominant resistance gene, designated RPF12, which confers resistance against all races of Peronospora farinosa and to spinach plants comprising said gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: NUNHEMS B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Ane Dijkstra, Rob Raedts
  • Patent number: 11343997
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX176086 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX176086 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E Darling, Tracy Engh, Kathleen Frost, Jonathan M Reich, Lindsey Rushford, Tim Schneider, Justin Valletta, Steven Wagner
  • Patent number: 11332755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modifying the resistance profile of a spinach plant to Peronospora farinosa f sp. spinaciae, comprising introducing a WOLF allele or a resistance-conferring part thereof into the genome of said spinach plant, or modifying an endogenous WOLF allele in the genome of said spinach plant. A WOLF allele encodes a CC-NBS-LRR protein that comprises in its amino acid sequence: the motif “MAEIGYSVC” at its N-terminus, and the motif “KWMCLR” for alpha-type WOLF proteins or “HVGCVVDR” for beta-type WOLF proteins. The invention relates to the WOLF alleles referred to in Table 3. The invention further provides a method for selecting a spinach plant comprising a novel WOLF gene that confers resistance to Peronospora farinosa f sp. spinaciae in a spinach plant and a method for identifying a WOLF allele that confers resistance to one or more pathogenic races of Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae in a spinach plant and to primers for use in these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Vincent Laurens Adrianus Kock, Johannes Geert Jan Feitsma, Raoul Jacobus Johannes Maria Frijters
  • Patent number: 11277983
    Abstract: The invention pertains to spinach plants comprising a gene or locus which leads to a broad spectrum resistance to Peronospora farinosa f sp. spinaciae (Pfs). The invention also relates to progeny of said spinach plants, to propagation material of said spinach plants, to a cell of said spinach plants, to seed of said spinach plants, and to harvested leaves of said spinach plants. This invention further relates to use of said spinach plants in breeding to confer resistance against Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: POP VRIEND SEEDS BV
    Inventor: Jan De Visser
  • Patent number: 11246277
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of spinach line MSA-S017-1271F. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line MSA-S017-1271F and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a spinach plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line MSA-S017-1271F comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: John Meeuwsen
  • Patent number: 11160227
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of spinach line SMBS013-1209F. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line SMBS013-1209F and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a spinach plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line SMBS013-1209F comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: John Meeuwsen
  • Patent number: 11134630
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of spinach hybrid SVVB5873, spinach line SMB-S017-1270F, and spinach line SMB-S016-1265M. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SVVB5873, spinach line SMB-S017-1270F, and spinach line SMB-S016-1265M and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a spinach plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SVVB5873, spinach line SMB-S017-1270F, and spinach line SMB-S016-1265M comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: John Meeuwsen
  • Patent number: 11134629
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of spinach line MSA-S017-1111F. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line MSA-S017-1111F and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a spinach plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line MSA-S017-1111F comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: John Meeuwsen
  • Patent number: 10881058
    Abstract: The present invention provides a breeding method for tetraploid ricinus communis. The method comprises: collecting a ricinus communis germplasm resource, performing morphologic character analysis and chromosome ploidy identification, selecting good diploid varieties, carrying out mutagenesis by using colchicine and oryzalin; performing chromosome ploidy identification on F1 generation seeds, selecting homozygous tetraploids, and performing economic character analysis and identification on the F2 generation, so as to breed good tetraploid ricinus communis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: TIANJIN NANKAI UNIVERSITY CASTOR ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Xiulan Li, Li Chen, Feng Ye, Lijian Dong, Guangming Wang
  • Patent number: 10865420
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns materials and methods for increasing and/or improving photosynthetic efficiency in plants, and in particular, C3 plants. In particular, the subject invention provides for means to increase the number of bundle sheath (BS) cells in plants, to improve the efficiency of photosynthesis in BS cells, and to increase channels between BS and mesophyll (M) cells. In one embodiment, a method of the invention concerns altering the expression level or pattern of one or more of SHR, SCR, and/or SCL23 in a plant. The subject invention also pertains to genetically modified plants, and in particular, C3 plants, that exhibit increased expression of one or more of SHR, SCR, and/or SCL23. Transformed and transgenic plants are contemplated within the scope of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Hongchang Cui, Danyu Kong, Yueling Hao
  • Patent number: 10827695
    Abstract: A process for in vitro induction of flowering/in vitro proliferation of floral primordia in saffron crocus (Crocus sativus L.) produces whole flowers with real stigmas. The process produces saffron through a process of in vitro flowering to obtain season independent, continuous flowering of saffron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
    Inventors: Chovumpurathu Kurian John, Mrudul Vijay Shirgurkar, Ashok Bhimrao Dhage
  • Patent number: 10820563
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan M Reich, David W Johnson, Mark E Darling, Tracy A Engh
  • Patent number: 10820564
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan M Reich, David W Johnson, Mark E Darling, Tracy A Engh
  • Patent number: 10709166
    Abstract: A method of modifying the content of certain chemical compounds in tobacco materials is provided, the method including treatment of a tobacco plant or portion thereof with at least one enzyme. For example, the method may modify the content of tobacco smoke toxicant precursors in tobacco materials, which can result in a modification in toxicant production when the tobacco material is exposed to elevated temperatures. The type of tobacco plant or portion thereof treated according to the invention can be, for example, a tobacco seed, a tobacco seedling, an immature live plant, a mature live plant, a harvested plant, or a plant derivative. Smoking articles and other tobacco products including such enzyme-treated tobacco materials are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Serban C. Moldoveanu, Jerry Wayne Marshall, Marvin Glenn Riddick, Michael F. Davis
  • Patent number: 10570384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xylanase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Novozymes, Inc.
    Inventor: Nikolaj Spodsberg
  • Patent number: 10501750
    Abstract: Provided are isolated polynucleotides at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NOs: 1-479, 813-5173, 8511, 8513, 8515, 8517, 8519, 8521, 8523, 9096-9141 and 9142; and isolated polypeptides at least 80% homologous to an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 624, 480-623, 625-812, 5174-7015, 7017-7021, 7024, 7026-8510, 8512, 8514, 8516, 8518, 8520, 8522, 8524, 9143-9177, such as the polypeptides set forth in SEQ ID NO:480-812, 5174-8510, 8512, 8514, 8516, 8518, 8520, 8522, 8524, and 9143-9177, nucleic acid constructs comprising same, transgenic cells and plants expressing same and methods of using same for increasing yield, biomass, growth rate, vigor, oil content, fiber yield, fiber quality, nitrogen use efficiency, and/or abiotic stress tolerance of a plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Evogene Ltd.
    Inventors: Limor Poraty-Gavra, Eyal Emmanuel, Hagai Karchi
  • Patent number: 10470426
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts thereof of alfalfa variety CW 104014, and to methods for producing progeny of alfalfa variety CW 104014 by crossing alfalfa variety CW 104014 with another alfalfa plant. The disclosure also relates to methods for producing an alfalfa plant derivative of alfalfa variety CW 104014, containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes introduced into alfalfa variety CW 104014, and to the transgenic alfalfa plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The disclosure also relates to alfalfa varieties or breeding varieties, and plant parts derived from alfalfa variety CW 104014.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Alforex Seeds LLC
    Inventors: David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh
  • Patent number: 10470427
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts thereof of alfalfa variety CW A113005, and to methods for producing progeny of alfalfa variety CW A113005 by crossing alfalfa variety CW A113005 with another alfalfa plant. The disclosure also relates to methods for producing an alfalfa plant derivative of alfalfa variety CW A113005, containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes introduced into alfalfa variety CW A113005, and to the transgenic alfalfa plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The disclosure also relates to alfalfa varieties or breeding varieties, and plant parts derived from alfalfa variety CW A113005.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Alforex Seeds LLC
    Inventors: David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh
  • Patent number: 10420314
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: ALFOREX SEEDS LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Reich, David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh
  • Patent number: 10325673
    Abstract: A method of creating a biological aging clock for a subject can include: (a) receiving a transcriptome signature derived from a tissue or organ of the subject; (b) creating input vectors based on the transcriptome signature; (c) inputting the input vectors into a machine learning platform; (d) generating a predicted biological aging clock of the tissue or organ based on the input vectors by the machine learning platform, wherein the biological aging clock is specific to the tissue or organ; and (e) preparing a report that includes the biological aging clock that identifies a predicted biological age of the tissue or organ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Insilico Medicine, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr M. Aliper, Evgenii Putin, Aleksandrs Zavoronkovs
  • Patent number: 10258001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of spinach breeding, in particular to a new dominant resistance gene, designated RPF11, which confers resistance against races 7 to 14 of Peronospora farinosa and to spinach plants comprising said gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: NUNHEMS B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Ane Dijkstra, Rob Raedts
  • Patent number: 10258002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of spinach breeding, in particular to a new dominant resistance gene, designated RPF12, which confers resistance against all races of Peronospora farinosa and to spinach plants comprising said gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: NUNHEMS B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Ane Dijkstra, Rob Raedts
  • Patent number: 10154644
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Alforex Seeds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Reich, David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh
  • Patent number: 10138490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transformed plants, in particular transformed plants producing larger amounts of plastoquinones, tocotrienols and tocopherols than non-transformed identical plants. This invention also relates to a method for producing these plants, and to a method for cultivating these plants. The plants according to the invention also have the property of being tolerant to herbicides that are inhibitors of the p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michel Matringe, Pascal Rippert, Manuel Dubald, Renaud Dumas
  • Patent number: 10021853
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 54VR10 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 54VR10 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 54VR10 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing alfalfa variety 54VR10 or a trait conversion of 54VR10 with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 54VR10, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 54VR10 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: David R Mickelson, David J Miller, Debra Kleinheinz Sharpee, Mark A Smith, Lonnie Joseph Voelz
  • Patent number: 10011849
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid-guided nucleases, guide nucleic acids, and targetable nuclease systems, and methods of use. Disclosed herein are engineered non-naturally occurring nucleic acid-guided nucleases, guide nucleic acids, and targetable nuclease systems, and methods of use. Targetable nuclease systems can be used to edit genetic targets, including recursive genetic engineering and trackable genetic engineering methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Inscripta, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Gill, Andrew Garst, Tanya Elizabeth Warnecke Lipscomb
  • Patent number: 9968058
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 55VR08 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 55VR08 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 55VR08 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing alfalfa variety 55VR08 or a trait conversion of 55VR08 with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55VR08, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55VR08 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: David R Mickelson, David J Miller, Debra Kleinheinz Sharpee, Mark A Smith
  • Patent number: 9949452
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Alforex Seeds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Reich, David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh
  • Patent number: 9943059
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 54VR70 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 54VR70 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 54VR70 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing alfalfa variety 54VR70 or a trait conversion of 54VR70 with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 54VR70, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 54VR70 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Suresh Bhamidimarri, David J. Miller, Mark A Smith, Lonnie Joseph Voelz
  • Patent number: 9901065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Euphorbia interspecific hybrid plants and methods for making the same. In particular, the invention relates to developing diploid, triploid and tetraploid interspecific hybrid plants derived from crosses between Euphorbia pulcherrima and F1 hybrids of Euphorbia pulcherrima×Euphorbia cornastra. In addition to providing the diploid, triploid and tetraploid interspecific hybrid plants and plant parts, the invention provides methods for making triploid interspecific hybrid plants with non-functional small cyathia and methods for making tetraploid interspecific hybrid plants with non-functional small cyathia and red bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: BONZA BOTANICALS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: 9877446
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 54Q14 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 54Q14 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 54Q14 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seeds, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety 54Q14 or a trait conversion of 54Q14 with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 54Q14, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 54Q14 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: S&W Seed Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, Lonnie J. Voelz, David Mickelson, David J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9814191
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 55Q28 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 55Q28 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 55Q28 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seeds, plants, or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety 55Q28, or a trait conversion of 55Q28, with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55Q28, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55Q28 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: S&W Seed Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, David Mickelson, Lonnie J. Voelz, David J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9763405
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 55VR06 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 55VR06 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 55VR06 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing alfalfa variety 55VR06 or a trait conversion of 55VR06 with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55VR06, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55VR06 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: David R Mickelson, David J Miller, Mark Smith
  • Patent number: 9648826
    Abstract: Disclosed are alfalfa varieties with low or reduced lignin content, including an alfalfa seed designated CW 096043 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122473, an alfalfa seed designated CW 103009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122475, an alfalfa seed designated CW 099079 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122474, an alfalfa seed designated CW 090075 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122471, an alfalfa seed designated CW 054004 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122470, an alfalfa seed designated CW 093009 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122472, and an alfalfa seed designated CW 104015 deposited as ATCC Accession Number PTA-122476.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Alforex Seeds LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Reich, David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Tracy A. Engh
  • Patent number: 9637752
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel regulatory elements for use in plants. The present invention also provides DNA constructs containing these novel regulatory elements; transgenic cells, plants, and seeds containing these novel regulatory elements; and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Stanislaw Flasinski, Charles R. Dietrich
  • Patent number: 9585350
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated SW5213 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety SW5213 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into SW5213 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seeds, plants, or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety SW5213, or a trait conversion of SW5213, with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety SW5213, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety SW5213 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: S&W Seed Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, David Mickelson, Suresh Bhamidimarri, David J. Miller
  • Patent number: 9485954
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding and more particular to the development of a spinach plant that expresses a new resistance pattern against downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. Spinaciae) strains Pf1-Pf12 and isolate PfsUA441), methods and compositions relating to plants, progeny, seeds and derivatives thereof and plants, progeny, seeds and derivatives thereof having all the morphological, physiological and/or genetic characteristics thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Hugo den Braber
  • Patent number: 9456579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-337 RZ, which exhibits very slow bolting, dark green semi-savoy leaves, and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs10 and intermediate resistance to races Pfs 11 and 12. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-337 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-337 RZ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Hugo den Braber, Johannes Petrus Antonius Jansen
  • Patent number: 9456578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a spinach plant exhibiting a combination of traits which may include resistance against downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. Spinaciae) strains Pf1-Pf13, and arrow-shaped prime market stage leaves, methods and compositions relating to plants, progeny, seeds and derivatives thereof and plants, progeny, seeds and derivatives thereof having all the morphological, physiological and/or genetic characteristics thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Hugo den Braber
  • Patent number: 9441217
    Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs of plastidial sugar epimerases useful for conferring improved agronomic performance including yield and drought are disclosed. Compositions (such as plants or seeds) having these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
    Inventors: Chengcai Chu, Chunlai Li
  • Patent number: 9422571
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the kernel productivity of a maize plant, wherein said method comprises overexpressing in said plant at least one glutamine synthetase isoenzyme, in order to increase the number and/or size of kernels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Genoplante-Valor
    Inventors: Bertrand Hirel, Pascual Perez
  • Patent number: 9410160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation, purification, characterization and use of the plant Snf1-related protein kinase (SnRK) gene and genetic products. The invention includes isolated and purified SnRK DNA and relates to methods of regulating water loss and plant drought tolerance, sucrose content, starch content, seed oil content, fatty acid synthesis, seed oil acyl composition, seed size/weight, resistance/tolerance to biotic stresses, increased root biomass, and/or carbon flux into other seed components, plant, using the gene, and to tissues and plants transformed with the gene. The invention also relates to transgenic plants, plant tissues and plant seeds having a genome containing an introduced DNA sequence of the invention, and a method of producing such plants and plant seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Zhifu Zheng, Thomas W. Greene
  • Patent number: 9332775
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a spinach plant that expresses a new resistance pattern against downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) strains Pf1-Pf13, methods and compositions relating to plants, progeny, seeds and derivatives thereof and plants, progeny, seeds and derivatives thereof having all the morphological, physiological and/or genetic characteristics thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Hugo den Braber
  • Patent number: 9332724
    Abstract: Spinach, parts thereof, and the making and use thereof, including with respect to the inbred spinach line called SP6111 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Hugo den Braber
  • Patent number: 9284569
    Abstract: Real-time monitoring of plant or environmental conditions is solved by Autoluminescent Phytosensor Plants (ALPS) disclosed herein that emit light in response to a specified stimulus or condition, which light emission is detected or measured by a sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Bioglow, LLC
    Inventor: Alexander Krichevsky
  • Patent number: 9265275
    Abstract: Spinach, parts thereof, and the making and use thereof, including with respect to the inbred spinach line called SP6504 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Hugo den Braber