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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7732678 | Cotton fiber transcriptional factors Novel DNA constructs are provided which may be used as molecular probes or inserted into a plant host to provide for modification of transcription of a DNA sequence of interest in cotton fiber, particularly in very early fiber development. The DNA constructs compris... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7048938 | Non-aqueous injectable formulations for extended release of somatotropin The present invention provides compositions which allow for the extended release and enhanced bioavailability of biologically-active polypeptides following parenteral delivery to an animal. More particularly, it concerns compositions comprising biologically-active s... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037516 | Non-aqueous surfactant-containing formulations for extended release of somatotropin The present invention provides compositions comprising biologically-active somatotropin formulated for extended release and methods of preparing and methods of using the same. These compositions comprise somatotropin, at least a first bioavailability-enhancing const... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7030091 | Non-aqueous injectable formulation preparation with pH adjusted for extended release of somatotropin The present invention provides compositions of matter which allow for the extended release and enhanced bioavailability of biologically-active polypeptides following parenteral delivery to an animal. More particularly, it concerns compositions comprising biologicall... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6927282 | Clarification of protein precipitate suspensions using anionic polymeric flocculants Protein suspensions comprising soluble and insoluble components are purified via flocculation with anionic polymers, such as polyacrylamides, potato starch, or modified cellulose. The procedure improves the efficiency of solid/liquid separations and can minimize or ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6860859 | Apparatus and method for detection of estrus and/or non-pregnancy The present invention is directed to devices for detection estrus-state and/or non-pregnancy in mammals and methods for using the same. The device and/or methods may be of particular use in cattle. The devices disclosed include at least a housing of a size, shape, a... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6844322 | Method for induced lactation Methods for effecting mammary secretion of milk from an animal, without the benefit of an immediately preceding pregnancy are provided. An exemplary embodiment the method comprises elevating an animal's estradiol and progesterone blood level sufficient to maintain a... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6841719 | Plant VDE genes and methods related thereto DNA sequences encoding plant vde enzymes are provided herein. The sequences may be joined to heterologous DNA sequences for use as probes and in DNA constructs to modify the genotype of a host organism. DNA constructs and methods are provided to modify a host cell p... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6828124 | Recombinant DNA vectors for expression of somatotropins A family of somatotropin vectors with which micro-organisms, preferably bacteria such as, but not limited to E. coli, can be transformed to enable the expression of bovine somatotropin at high levels using conventional fermentation and induction conditions. | 12/07/2004 |
| 6740488 | Cotton event PV-GHGT07(1445) compositions and methods for detection thereof The present invention provides DNA compositions and assays for detecting the presence of the DNA compositions in PV-GHGT07(1445) cotton event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the cotton genome and of the genomic sequences flanking... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739285 | Intravaginal retention device for a tailed animal Tail-mounted devices and methods for securing an object in an animal's, preferably a cow's, vagina, the device typically comprising a first and second tail anchor or ring, and a tether attached to the first tail anchor. The invention is most suited for and capable o... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6733974 | Methods and compositions for detection of specific genetic constructs in plant transformation events The present invention provides robust and specific compositions and methods of using the same, in the form of unique primers, amplicons and assays for detecting the presence of the nptII/35S genetic construct, as found in certain cotton lines and other genetically t... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6660911 | Plant expression constructs The present invention relates to novel plant expression constructs. More specifically the present invention provides DNA constructs comprising 5' regulatory sequences for modulating the expression of operably linked genes in plants.... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6608241 | Protection of plants against viral infection The invention involves recombinant, double-stranded DNA that contains a promoter which functions in plant cells to cause the production of RNA sequences of a plant virus, a DNA sequence that causes the production of an RNA sequence encoding the coat prote... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6462258 | Plant expression constructs The present invention relates to a novel plant expression construct. More specifically the present invention provides a DNA construct comprising 5' regulatory sequences for modulating the expression of operably linked genes in plants.... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6121458 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-[1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isopropy... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6080914 | Strawberry promoters and genes Promoters and genes isolated from genomic DNA of strawberry plants are disclosed. Both the promoters and genes are capable of tissue-specific expression in transgenic plants. A plant promoter that is a nucleic acid region located upstream of the 5' end of... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6013864 | Plants resistant to infection by luteoviruses An isolated DNA sequence which codes for a luteo replicase gene is disclosed herein. A method for providing resistance to infection by a virus by expressing a replicase gene in plants is also disclosed, as are transgenic plants containing the replicase ge... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5986175 | Virus resistant plants An isolated DNA sequence which codes for a potyvirus replicase gene is disclosed herein. A method for providing resistance to infection by a virus by expressing a replicase gene in plants is also disclosed. Transgenic potato plants and tubers containing t... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5986104 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-[1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isopropy... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5973164 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-[1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1 H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isoprop... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5969153 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-[1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isopropy... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5968916 | Fluoroalkenyl compounds and their use as pest control agents Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acarids that prey on agricultural crops. Polar compounds are particularly useful for systemic control of pests.... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5910596 | Esterification of benzoic acid substituents of 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5- 1-(C1-5 alkyl) -4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl) -1H-pyrazole-3-yl!-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isop... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5900489 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl!-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isoprop... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5883263 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl!-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isoprop... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5869688 | Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C1-5 alkyl esters of 5-1-(C1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl!-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isoprop... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5866723 | Benzoyl derivatives and synthesis thereof The present invention relates to novel 4-halo-2-fluoro-5-alkylbenzoyl compounds and their methods of manufacture. These compounds are useful for the preparation of agricultural chemicals and medicines, particularly as intermediates for an active class of ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5811578 | Fluoroalkenyl compounds and their use as pest control agents Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acards that prey on agricultural crops. Polar compounds are particularly useful for systemic control of pests.... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5792430 | Solid phase organic synthesis device with pressure-regulated manifold A solid phase organic synthesis device comprising a manifold and an optional heating block mounted to an upper surface of the manifold. The manifold includes an internal cavity and a first array of holes coupled to the internal cavity. The heating block i... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5792937 | Plants resistant to infection by PVX A DNA sequence encoding a PVX replicase gene obtained from ORF1 of a PVX genome is provided. A plant gene containing the PVX replicase coding region is also provided as is a truncated derivative of the PVX replicase gene. A PVX replicase gene is inserted ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5773701 | Plants resistant to infection by PVX A DNA sequence encoding a PVX replicase gene obtained from ORF1 of a PVX genome is provided. A plant gene containing the PVX replicase coding region is also provided as is a truncated derivative of the PVX replicase gene. A PVX replicase gene is inserted ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5750876 | Isoamylase gene, compositions containing it, and methods of using isoamylases A method of producing plant products containing modified starch content, including higher ratios of amylose to amylopectin, increase in intermediate material, or amylopectin having fewer branches or altered branching pattern. Also provided are DNA constru... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5705513 | Fungicides for the control of take-all disease of plants A compound, composition, and method for controlling Take-all disease of plants by applying to the seed prior to planting, a fungicide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z1 and Z2 are C and are part of an aromatic ring which i... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5672715 | Herbicidal substituted 3-aryl-pyrazoles The invention herein relates to certain substituted-arylpyrazole compounds, herbicidal compositions containing same, herbicidal methods of use and processes for preparing said compounds.... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5668088 | Herbicidal substituted 3-aryl-pyrazoles The invention herein relates to certain substituted-arylpyrazole compounds, herbicidal compositions containing same, herbicidal methods of use and processes for preparing said compounds.... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5648249 | Method of improving the quality of stored potatoes The invention relates to a method of improving the quality of potatoes stored at reduced temperatures and a method of prolonging dormancy of stored potato tubers, by increasing the level of ADPglucose pyrophosphorylase enzyme activity within the potato tu... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5623072 | 3-phenylpyridazines, herbicidal compositions and uses thereof Disclosed are certain 3-phenylpyridazines, compositions thereof which are herbicidal and methods of using such compositions for controlling undesired plants. Intermediates useful in preparing the 3-phenylpyridazines are disclosed.... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5623084 | Fluoroalkenyl compounds and their use as pest repellents Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acarids that prey on agricultural crops. Polar compounds, for example, 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butene-l-amine or 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenoic acid, are particularly useful ... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5616789 | Hydrazinecarboxylic acids Disclosed are certain 3-phenylpyridazines, compositions thereof which are herbicidal and methods of using such compositions for controlling undesired plants. Intermediates useful in preparing the 3-phenylpyridazines are disclosed.... | 04/01/1997 |
