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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173794 | Compositions and methods for enhancing disease resistance in plants Compositions and methods for enhancing disease resistance in plants by modulating levels or activities of GmUBox1 polynucleotides and polypeptides are provided. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided having enhanced disease resistance. | 05/08/2012 |
| 8129512 | Methods of identifying and creating rubisco large subunit variants with improved rubisco activity, compositions and methods of use thereof Methods for identifying one or more amino acid substitutions in a Rubisco large subunit polypeptide (variant) that confer increased Rubisco activity in a unicellular photosynthetic organism and transferring those substitutions to a Rubisco large subunit polypeptide ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8030470 | Isolated nucleic acids encoding farnesyltransferase polypeptides The present invention provides isolated polynucleotides encoding farnesyltransferase polypeptides, vectors, and cells transformed with farnesyltransferase polynucleotides. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8022196 | Polynucleotides and polypeptides involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding polypeptides involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing. The invention also relates to construction of a recombinant DNA construct encoding all or a portion of the polypeptide involved in post-t... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7999093 | Nitrate transport components This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding high affinity nitrate transport components. The invention also relates to the construction of recombinant DNA constructs encoding all or a portion of nitrate transport components, in sense or antisen... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7989609 | Nucleic acid sequences encoding invertase proteins Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded thereby are described, together with the use of those products for making transgenic plants. ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985850 | Plant genes encoding Dr1 and DRAP1, a global repressor complex of transcription This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a protein involved in regulation of gene expression. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the protein involved in regulation of gene expres... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7973152 | Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility and method of using same Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Promoter sequences and their essential regions are also identified. The nucleotide sequences are useful in mediating male fertility in plants... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7943753 | Auxin transport proteins This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding an auxin transport protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the auxin transport protein, in sense or antisense orientation... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7919608 | Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from maize are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for u... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7893236 | Soybean isopentenyl transferase genes and methods of use Methods and compositions for modulating plant development are provided. Polynucleotide sequences encoding isopentenyl transferase (IPT) polypeptides are provided, as are the amino acid sequences of the encoded polypeptides. The sequences can be used in a variety of ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7868153 | Cinnamic acid 4-hydroxylase After-cooking darkening is a gray-black discoloration of the potato tuber, formed after cooking by the oxidation of an iron-chlorogenic acid complex. Cinnamic acid 4-hydroxylase (C4H) is a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of chlorogenic acid. The full-length ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7851608 | Promoter, promoter control elements, and combinations, and uses thereof The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further re... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7847083 | BADH2 nucleic acids associated with grain aroma The aromatic compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline is the major potent flavor component of all aromatic rice. This present invention provides nucleic acids associated with grain aroma, including isolated nucleic acids containing SEQ ID NO:2 and cells containing such nucleic... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7816507 | Methods and compositions for modifying plant biosynthetic pathways The invention provides bifunctional plant biosynthetic enzymes that increase the efficiency by which modification can be made to plant biosynthetic pathways. In certain aspects of the invention, bifunctional isoflavone biosynthetic enzymes are provided. The inventio... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7799906 | Compositions and methods for modulating lignin of a plant Novel plant monolignol synthesis, monolignol transport, and lignin polymerization genes and polypeptides encoded by such genes are provided. These genes and polynucleotide sequences are useful regulating the lignification process and plant phenotype. Moreover, these... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7795415 | Casein kinase stress-related polypeptides and methods of use in plants A transgenic plant transformed by a casein kinase Stress-Related Polypeptide (CKSRP) coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of the nucleic acid sequence in the plant results in increased tolerance to environmental stress as compared to a wild type variety of the pl... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7795414 | Sugar and lipid metabolism regulators in plants The present invention is directed to novel nucleic acid and amino acid sequences associated with the metabolism of seed storage compounds in plants. More particularly novel lipid metabolism protein (LMP) sequences are provided herein. Preferably, the seed storage co... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7763721 | Nucleic acid encoding purified linear polypeptide epitope from walnuts A purified Ig-E binding immunogenic polypeptide the amino acid sequence of which consists of SEQ ID NO:1 is disclosed. The purified amino acid sequence is a major allergen of the walnut Juglans regia. Also described are a diagnostic test kit and use of the pu... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7745602 | Compositions and methods for drought tolerance The present inventions relate to compositions and methods for providing drought resistant grass plants comprising Festuca mairei plant germplasm. Specifically, the inventions relate to providing compositions and methods for introgressing Festuca mairei | 06/29/2010 |
| 7718788 | Polynucleotide from a novel gene from drought stress tolerant tea plant The present invention relates to a novel polynucleotide comprising SEQ ID NO. 1 useful for water-stress tolerance in biological systems, where the polynucleotide is differentially expressed in Tea plant under drought conditions. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7659386 | Nucleic acid sequences encoding transcription factor proteins Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded thereby are described, together with the use of those products for making transgenic plants. ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7632936 | Isolation of proteins involved in posttranscriptional gene silencing and methods of use The present invention includes a method for detecting and isolating sugarcane proteins that interact with the HC-Pro and P1 proteins of SrMV and other proteins involved in gene silencing, particularly in sugarcane. The method uses a two hybrid assay with an HC-Pro, ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7632937 | Isolation of proteins involved in posttranscriptional gene silencing and methods of use The present invention includes a method for detecting and isolating sugarcane proteins that interact with the HC-Pro and P1 proteins of SrMV and other proteins involved in gene silencing, particularly in sugarcane. The method uses a two hybrid assay with an HC-Pro, ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7622570 | Plants expressing putative palmitoyl protein thioesterase Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, putative palmitoyl protein thioesterase and encoding nucleic acids are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing tr... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7605247 | Nucleic acid molecules encoding a wheat sucrose transporter This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a sucrose transport protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the sucrose transport protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7572902 | Nucleic acid molecules seq id No. 16372 and other molecules associated with plants Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from maize are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for u... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7560542 | Nucleic acid molecule SEQ ID NO. 68811 and other molecules associated with plants Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from maize are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for u... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7557201 | Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7553954 | Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from wheat are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for u... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7550575 | Zea maize auxin response related genes for controlling plant growth and organ size and their use in improving crop plants The present invention provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides (SEQ ID NO: 1 and 2) of the ZmARGOS (Auxin-Regulated Gene involved in Organ Size) gene family. The invention provides genomic sequence for the ZmARGOS genes. ZmARGOS is responsible for controlli... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7524945 | Plant diacyglycerol acyltransferases 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 orientatio... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7517975 | Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility and method of using same Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Promoter sequences and their essential regions are also identified. The nucleotide sequences are useful in mediating male fertility in plants... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7485715 | Sequence-determined DNA encoding AP2 domain polypeptides The present invention provides DNA molecules that constitute portions of the genome of a plant. The DNA molecules are useful for expressing a gene product, either as a promoter or as a structural gene or as an UTR or as an 3′ termination sequence and are also usef... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7462706 | Genes responsible for vernalization regulation in temperate grasses and uses thereof Winter wheats require several weeks at low temperature to flower. This process called vernalization is controlled mainly by a pair of genes, VRN1 and VRN2. The present invention includes the sequences of the VRN1 and VRN2 genes, proteins and promoter regions, transg... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7442853 | Protein kinase stress-related proteins and methods of use in plants A transgenic plant transformed by a Protein Kinase Stress-Related Protein (PKSRP) coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of the nucleic acid sequence in the plant results in the plant's increased growth under normal or stress conditions and/or increased tolerance t... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442855 | Insecticidal plant cyclotide with activity against Homopteran insects The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acids encoding plant cyclotides. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the plant cyclotides, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chime... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442785 | Sesquiterpene synthase gene and protein The invention relates to sesquiterpene synthases and methods for their production and use. Particularly, the invention provides nucleic acids comprising the nucleotide sequence of citrus valencene synthase (CVS) which codes for at least one CVS. The invention furthe... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439419 | β-solanine/β-chaconine rhamnosyl transferase sequences and uses thereof Nucleic acid sequences from potato that encode the enzyme β-solanine/β-chaconine rhamnosyltransferase (SGT3) are disclosed. Recombinant DNA molecules containing the sequences, and use thereof, in particular, use of the sequences and antisense constructs to inhibit... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7439417 | Transcription factor stress-related proteins and methods of use in plants A transgenic plant transformed by a transcription factor stress-related protein (TFSRP) coding nucleic acid, wherein expression of the nucleic acid sequence in the plant results in increased tolerance to environmental stress as compared to a wild type variety of the... | 10/21/2008 |
