SEED SOWER
Pending Patents Published November 9, 2023
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING GRAIN YIELD IN PLANTS
GENETICALLY MODIFIED CANNABIS PLANTS WITH NOVEL PHENOTYPES
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING CORN TRAITS AND YIELD USING GENOME EDITING
SWEET CORN HYBRID SVSA5142 AND PARENTS THEREOF
BEAN VARIETY SVGG2118
RASPBERRY PLANT VARIETY NAMED 'ABB 128'
RASPBERRY PLANT NAMED 'ABB 135'
This list includes the titles of all U.S. patent applications published November 9, 2023 with the following Cooperative Plant Classification:
A01H: New plants or {non-transgenic} processes for obtaining them; plant reproduction by tissue culture techniques | 6: Angiosperms, i.e. Flowering plants, characterised by their botanic taxonomy
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To assist the reader in understanding each patent application, each title below is followed by the application's abstract and its independent claims. The abstract is a short summary of the invention that allows the reader to understand the gist of disclosed invention. Independent (standalone) claims define the scope of the patent protection being sought. Independent claims may also be followed by one or more dependent claims, which are not listed here in the interest of brevity. To see the application’s complete list of claims:
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING GRAIN YIELD IN PLANTS
APPLICANTS: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising polynucleotides encoding BG1 polypeptides. Also provided are recombinant DNA constructs, plants, plant cells, seed, grain comprising the polynucleotides, and plants, plant cells, seed, grain comprising a BG1 polypeptide. Additionally, various methods of employing the polynucleotides and genetic modifications in plants, such as methods for increasing BG1 level in a plant and methods for increasing yield of a plant, nutrient utilization efficiency and/or drought tolerance, are also provided herein.
Independent Claims:
5. A method of increasing maize grain yield, the method comprising increasing the expression of a polynucleotide encoding an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, and 55 in a maize plant, wherein the polynucleotide is operably linked to a heterologous regulatory element; and growing the maize plant in a crop growing environment.
17. A method of increasing yield of a plant, the method comprising increasing the expression of a polynucleotide encoding an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, and 55 in a plant, wherein the polynucleotide is operably linked to a heterologous regulatory element; and growing the plant in a crop growing environment.
20. A maize plant comprising in its genome a stably integrated recombinant DNA expression cassette, wherein the expression cassette comprises a polynucleotide encoding an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, and 25 and wherein the maize plant exhibits increased yield, improved agronomic parameter or a combination thereof, compared to a control maize plant not comprising the recombinant DNA expression cassette.
GENETICALLY MODIFIED CANNABIS PLANTS WITH NOVEL PHENOTYPES
APPLICANTS: GROWING TOGETHER RESEARCH INC.
Abstract: This disclosure concerns a genetic platform for obtaining modified Cannabis plant materials exhibiting desirable novel chemotypes and agronomic traits, for example, by modulating the cannabinoid biosynthetic pathway.
Independent Claims:
25. A nucleic acid molecule comprising at least one polynucleotide operably linked to a plant promoter that functions in a Cannabis plant, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a hairpin RNA (hpRNA) molecule, and wherein the hpRNA molecule comprises: a first nucleotide sequence encoding a first polyribonucleotide and being between 20 and 30 nucleotides in length which is substantially identical to the complement or reverse complement of a Cannabis THCAS/CBCAS gene of SEQ ID NO: 1, and a second nucleotide sequence encoding a sense polyribonucleotide in the hpRNA molecule that is substantially the reverse complement of the first nucleotide sequence, wherein the first and second nucleotide sequence are separated in the polynucleotide by a nucleotide sequence that encodes a loop structure in the hpRNA molecule.
37. A nucleic acid molecule comprising at least one polynucleotide operably linked to a plant promoter that functions in a Cannabis plant, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a hairpin RNA (hpRNA) molecule, and wherein the hpRNA molecule comprises: a first nucleotide sequence encoding a first polyribonucleotide and being between 20 and 30 nucleotides in length which is substantially identical to the complement or reverse complement of a Cannabis CBDAS gene of SEQ ID NO: 103, a second nucleotide sequence encoding a sense polyribonucleotide in the hpRNA molecule that is substantially the reverse complement of the first nucleotide sequence, wherein the first and second nucleotide sequence are separated in the polynucleotide by a nucleotide sequence that encodes a loop structure in the hpRNA molecule.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING CORN TRAITS AND YIELD USING GENOME EDITING
APPLICANTS: Monsanto Technology LLC
Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for reducing, disrupting, or altering ZmDA1 activity in corn plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for producing modifications in the ZmDA1 gene through mutagenesis and/or editing. Modified plant cells and plants having a modification in the ZmDA1 gene are further provided comprising improved characteristics, such as increased yield.
Independent Claims:
1. A modified corn plant, corn plant seed, corn plant part, or corn plant cell, comprising a genomic modification that reduces or disrupts the activity of ZmDA1, as compared to the activity of ZmDA1 in an otherwise identical corn plant, corn plant seed, corn plant part, or corn plant cell that lacks the modification.
13. A polynucleotide sequence comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:15, SEQ ID NO:16, SEQ ID NO:17, SEQ ID NO:18, SEQ ID NO:19, SEQ ID NO:20, SEQ ID NO:21, SEQ ID NO:22, SEQ ID NO:23, SEQ ID NO:24, SEQ ID NO:25, SEQ ID NO:26, SEQ ID NO:27, SEQ ID NO: 28, SEQ ID NO:29, SEQ ID NO:30, SEQ ID NO:31, SEQ ID NO:32, SEQ ID NO:33, SEQ ID NO:34, SEQ ID NO:35, SEQ ID NO:36, SEQ ID NO:37, SEQ ID NO:38, SEQ ID NO:39, SEQ ID NO:40, SEQ ID NO:41, SEQ ID NO:42, SEQ ID NO:43, SEQ ID NO:44, SEQ ID NO:45, SEQ ID NO:46, SEQ ID NO:47, SEQ ID NO:48, and SEQ ID NO:49.
15. A method for producing a corn plant comprising a modified ZmDA1 gene, the method comprising: a) introducing a modification into at least one target site in an endogenous ZmDA1 gene of a corn plant cell that reduces or disrupts the activity of ZmDA1; b) identifying and selecting one or more corn plant cells of step (a) comprising said modification in said ZmDA1 gene; and c) regenerating at least a first plant from said one or more cells selected in step (b) or a descendent thereof comprising said modification.
19. A method for producing a hybrid corn plant comprising a modified ZmDA1 gene, the method comprising crossing a corn plant comprising a modified ZmDA1 gene with a second, non-isogenic corn plant to produce a F.sub.1 hybrid corn plant, wherein the modified ZmDA1 gene confers an altered phenotype to the hybrid corn plant as compared to the phenotype of an otherwise isogenic hybrid corn plant that lacks the modification.
SWEET CORN HYBRID SVSA5142 AND PARENTS THEREOF
APPLICANTS: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSA5142 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSA5142 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn 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.
Independent Claims:
1. A corn plant comprising at least a first set of the chromosomes of corn line SHY-6S19-8024GI, a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202204058.
15. A corn plant comprising at least a first set of the chromosomes of corn line SHY-6S19-8024GI, a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202204058, further comprising a transgene.
17. A corn plant comprising at least a first set of the chromosomes of corn line SHY-6S19-8024GI, a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202204058, further comprising a single locus conversion.
BEAN VARIETY SVGG2118
APPLICANTS: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line SVGG2118. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of bean line SVGG2118 and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGG2118 with itself or with another bean 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 a plant of bean line SVGG2118, including the pods and gametes of such plants.
Independent Claims:
1. A bean plant of bean line SVGG2118, a sample of seed of the line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202204061.
12. A bean plant of bean line SVGG2118, a sample of seed of the line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202204061, further comprising a transgene.
14. A bean plant of bean line SVGG2118, a sample of seed of the line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202204061, further comprising a single locus conversion.
RASPBERRY PLANT VARIETY NAMED 'ABB 128'
APPLICANTS: Allberry B.V.
Abstract: The new and distinct variety of raspberry plant variety ‘ABB 128’ is provided. The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of vigor, easiness to grow, and productivity.
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘ABB 128’, as illustrated and described herein.
RASPBERRY PLANT NAMED 'ABB 135'
APPLICANTS: Allberry B.V.
Abstract: The new and distinct variety of raspberry plant variety ‘ABB 135’ is provided. The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of early double cropping, high productivity, light red color, and firm fruit.
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘ABB 135’, as illustrated and described herein.
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