SEED SOWER
Pending Patents Published June 13, 2024
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METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF VARIANT RECOGNITION SITES FOR RARE-CUTTING ENGINEERED DOUBLE-STRAND-BREAK-INDUCING AGENTS AND COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING WHETHER A DIPLOID POTATO IS SELF-COMPATIBLE
BRILLIANT WHITE CAULIFLOWER
EGMS RICE LINES AND THEIR F1 HYBRIDS
RICE CULTIVAR 'TAURUS'
VARIETY CORN LINES
VARIETY CORN LINES
VARIETY CORN LINES
VARIETY CORN LINES
GRAPEVINE PLANT NAMED 'GENSEL 4'
QUILLAJA SAPONARIA PLANT NAMED 'DK-QSCB1326'
SHRUB ROSE PLANT NAMED 'VLR12062'
This list includes the titles of all U.S. patent applications published on June 13, 2024 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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METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF VARIANT RECOGNITION SITES FOR RARE-CUTTING ENGINEERED DOUBLE-STRAND-BREAK-INDUCING AGENTS AND COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
Applicants: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC; PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Abstract: Methods for the identification of variant recognition sites for rare cutting engineered double strand break inducing agents and compositions thereof are provided. Further provided are nucleic acid constructs, yeast, plants, plant cells, explants, seeds and grain having the of variant recognition sites. Various methods of identifying variant recognition sites with increased substrate activity for a rare cutting engineered double strand break inducing agents are provided.
Independent Claims:
12. A method for introducing into the genome of a cell a variant recognition site for a rare-cutting engineered double-strand-break-inducing agent capable of introducing a rare double strand break in an intended recognition site, said method comprising: a. providing a donor DNA comprising a variant recognition site for a rare-cutting engineered double-strand-break-inducing agent capable of introducing a double-strand break in an intended recognition site, wherein said a rare-cutting engineered double-strand-break-inducing agent is also capable of introducing a double-strand break in said variant recognition site; b. providing a plant cell; c. contacting the plant cell with the donor DNA; and, d. identifying at least one plant cell from (c) comprising in its genome said variant recognition site.
METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING WHETHER A DIPLOID POTATO IS SELF-COMPATIBLE
*Non Final Action Mailed*
Applicants: YUNNAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY
Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of genetic breeding, and provides a method for identifying whether a diploid potato is self-compatible. The method relates to identifying whether a StSCI gene in the diploid potato is transcribed and expressed. Also disclosed is a method for identifying whether a StSCI gene is expressed by using molecular marker, and a method of screening for the molecular marker, which includes: obtaining the genome sequence information of parental materials, screening for difference sites of the parental materials, screening for the molecular marker, and identifying whether the screened molecular marker are usable. As for the identification of the self-compatibility of a diploid potato by using the screened molecular marker, the identification workload is small, a lot of time is saved, and the identification result is not affected by the environment, and it is accurate and reliable.
Independent Claims:
1. A diploid self-compatible potato plant or part thereof, comprising (i) a genomic locus comprising a sequence having 90% or more identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 and (ii) the T allele of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) identifiable via KASP marker primers comprising sequences set forth in SEQ ID Nos: 3 and 4, wherein the diploid self-compatible potato plant is not RH89-039-16 or progeny thereof.
8. A diploid self-compatible potato plant or part thereof, comprising (i) a homozygous genomic locus comprising a sequence having 90% or more identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 and (ii) the T allele of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) marker identifiable via KASP primers comprising sequences set forth in SEQ ID Nos: 3 and 4.
16. A diploid self-compatible potato plant or part thereof, comprising (i) a genomic locus comprising a sequence having 90% or more identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 and (ii) the 11 bp deletion self-compatible allele of an InDel molecular marker identifiable via primers comprising sequences set forth in SEQ ID Nos: 5 and 6, wherein the diploid self-compatible potato plant is not RH89-039-16 or progeny thereof.
23. A diploid self-compatible potato plant or part thereof, comprising (i) a homozygous genomic locus comprising a sequence having 90% or more identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 and (ii) the 11 bp deletion self-compatible allele of an InDel molecular marker identifiable via primers comprising sequences set forth in SEQ ID Nos: 5 and 6.
BRILLIANT WHITE CAULIFLOWER
*Non Final Action Mailed*
Applicants: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC.
Abstract: The present invention includes cauliflowers with enhanced whiteness and methods for obtaining such cauliflowers. The present invention also provides reagents that can be used in methods for obtaining such cauliflowers.
Independent Claims:
27. A cauliflower plant, wherein said cauliflower plant comprises a curd, said curd having a color score of less than about C4 on a Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Legumes (Ctifl) cauliflower color chart, wherein said cauliflower plant comprises a homozygous brilliant white QTLO2a allele, at least one brilliant white QTLO1 allele, and at least one brilliant white QTLO7 allele.
40. A cauliflower seed capable of producing a cauliflower plant comprising a curd, said curd having a color score of less than about C4 on a Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Legumes (Ctifl) cauliflower color chart, and wherein said cauliflower plant comprises a homozygous brilliant white QTLO2a allele, a homozygous brilliant white QTLO1 allele, and a homozygous brilliant white QTLO7 allele.
46. A method of producing a cauliflower plant, the method comprising: planting a cauliflower seed; and growing said cauliflower seed into a cauliflower plant; wherein said cauliflower plant comprises a curd, said curd having a color score of less than about C4 on a Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Legumes (Ctifl) cauliflower color chart, and wherein said cauliflower plant comprises a homozygous brilliant white QTLO2a allele, a homozygous brilliant white QTLO1 allele, and a homozygous brilliant white QTLO7 allele.
EGMS RICE LINES AND THEIR F1 HYBRIDS
Applicants: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Abstract: Male-sterile EGMS rice lines, both conventional and herbicide-tolerant, and their Fi hybrids are disclosed. The EGMS lines can produce Fi hybrids with high yield, desirable agronomic traits, and good milling characteristics.
Independent Claims:
1. A rice plant of an environment-sensitive genic male sterility (EGMS) line selected from the group consisting of 16HT195, 16HT489, 16HT498, and 16HT695; a representative sample of seeds of each of said rice lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession Nos. 202104013, 202104010, 202104012, and 202104011, respectively; or an F.sub.1 hybrid of one of said EGMS rice lines.
RICE CULTIVAR 'TAURUS'
Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
Abstract: A rice cultivar designated Taurus is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar Taurus. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing Taurus with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into Taurus through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding Taurus with another rice cultivar.
Independent Claims:
1. A rice seed of the cultivar ‘Taurus,’ a representative sample of seed of said cultivar having been deposited under ATCC Accession No. XXX.
VARIETY CORN LINES
Applicants: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, and plants produced according to these methods.
Independent Claims:
1. A seed of maize variety BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, wherein representative seed of said maize variety BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
2. A plant of maize variety BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, wherein representative seed of said maize variety BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
8. A converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of maize variety BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, representative seed of the maize variety BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______, wherein the converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell comprises a locus conversion, and wherein the plant or a plant grown from the converted seed, plant part or plant cell comprises the locus conversion and otherwise comprises the phenotypic characteristics of maize variety BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 listed in Table 1 when grown under the same environmental conditions.
15. A process of introducing an additional trait into maize plant BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 comprising: (a) crossing BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 plants grown from BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 seeds, representative seeds deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______, with plants of another maize variety that comprise an additional trait to produce hybrid progeny plants, (b) selecting hybrid progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected hybrid progeny plants; (c) crossing the selected progeny plants with the BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 plants to produce backcross progeny plants; (d) selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected backcross progeny plants; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) at least three or more times to produce backcross progeny plants that comprise the additional trait and all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of maize inbred plant BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 when grown in the same environmental conditions.
VARIETY CORN LINES
Applicants: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, and plants produced according to these methods.
Independent Claims:
1. A seed of maize variety ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, wherein representative seed of said maize variety ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
2. A plant of maize variety ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, wherein representative seed of said maize variety ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
8. A converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of maize variety ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, representative seed of the maize variety ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______, wherein the converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell comprises a locus conversion, and wherein the plant or a plant grown from the converted seed, plant part or plant cell comprises the locus conversion and otherwise comprises the phenotypic characteristics of maize variety ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 listed in Table 1 when grown under the same environmental conditions.
15. A process of introducing an additional trait into maize plant ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 comprising: (a) crossing ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 plants grown from ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 seeds, representative seeds deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______, with plants of another maize variety that comprise an additional trait to produce hybrid progeny plants, (b) selecting hybrid progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected hybrid progeny plants; (c) crossing the selected progeny plants with the ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 plants to produce backcross progeny plants; (d) selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected backcross progeny plants; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) at least three or more times to produce backcross progeny plants that comprise the additional trait and all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of maize inbred plant BDIL3737 and DWID3831 when grown in the same environmental conditions.
VARIETY CORN LINES
Applicants: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated BDIL3737 and DWID3831, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line BD/L3737 and DWID3831 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line BDIL3737 and DWID3831, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line BDIL3737 and DWID3831, and plants produced according to these methods.
Independent Claims:
1. A seed of maize variety BDIL3737 and DWID3831, wherein representative seed of said maize variety BDIL3737 and DWID3831 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
2. A plant of maize variety BDIL3737 and DWID3831, wherein representative seed of said maize variety BDIL3737 and DWID3831 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
8. A converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of maize variety BDIL3737 and DWID3831, representative seed of the maize variety BDIL3737 and DWID3831 having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______, wherein the converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell comprises a locus conversion, and wherein the plant or a plant grown from the converted seed, plant part or plant cell comprises the locus conversion and otherwise comprises the phenotypic characteristics of maize variety BDIL3737 and DWID3831 listed in Table 1 when grown under the same environmental conditions.
15. A process of introducing an additional trait into maize plant BDIL3737 and DWID3831 comprising: (a) crossing BDIL3737 and DWID3831 plants grown from BDIL3737 and DWID3831 seeds, representative seeds deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______, with plants of another maize variety that comprise an additional trait to produce hybrid progeny plants, (b) selecting hybrid progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected hybrid progeny plants; (c) crossing the selected progeny plants with the BDIL3737 and DWID3831 plants to produce backcross progeny plants; (d) selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected backcross progeny plants; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) at least three or more times to produce backcross progeny plants that comprise the additional trait and all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of maize inbred plant BD/L3737 and DWID3831 when grown in the same environmental conditions.
VARIETY CORN LINES
Applicants: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, and plants produced according to these methods.
Independent Claims:
1. A seed of maize variety ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, wherein representative seed of said maize variety ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
2. A plant of maize variety ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, wherein representative seed of said maize variety ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 has been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______.
8. A converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of maize variety ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, representative seed of the maize variety ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______, wherein the converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell comprises a locus conversion, and wherein the plant or a plant grown from the converted seed, plant part or plant cell comprises the locus conversion and otherwise comprises the phenotypic characteristics of maize variety ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 listed in Table 1 when grown under the same environmental conditions.
15. A process of introducing an additional trait into maize plant ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 comprising: (a) crossing ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 plants grown from ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 seeds, representative seeds deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-______, with plants of another maize variety that comprise an additional trait to produce hybrid progeny plants, (b) selecting hybrid progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected hybrid progeny plants; (c) crossing the selected progeny plants with the ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 plants to produce backcross progeny plants; (d) selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the additional trait to produce selected backcross progeny plants; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) at least three or more times to produce backcross progeny plants that comprise the additional trait and all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of maize inbred plant ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 when grown in the same environmental conditions.
GRAPEVINE PLANT NAMED 'GENSEL 4'
*Response to Non-Final Office Action Entered and Forwarded to Examiner*
Applicants: Special New Fruit Licensing Mediterráneo S.L. (SNFL Mediterráneo S.L.)
Abstract: ‘Gensel 4’ is a new and distinct grapevine plant with novel characteristics that include good fertility, naturally loose bunches, and tolerance to Erysiphe necator and Plasmopara viticola, which are the main diseases of this species. The berries produced by ‘Gensel 4’ are red and seedless with a crisp texture and neutral flavor and no detectable seed traces. The berries produced by ‘Gensel 4’ are small, weighing 4.1 g/berry on average, and harvested in early July in Murcia Region (Spain).
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘Gensel 4’ as shown and described herein.
QUILLAJA SAPONARIA PLANT NAMED 'DK-QSCB1326'
*Notice of Allowance Mailed*
Applicants: Desert King Chile S.A.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Quillaja saponaria Molina plant named ‘DK-QSCB1326’. The new variety reliably provides plants producing triterpenic saponins whose fractional content of R-series saponins is lower than 50% on total saponin basis. Plants were obtained by clonal micro-propagation of individuals selected from a population of Quillaja trees grown in an ultra-high-density plantation (app. >20,000 trees/hectare). Clone plants have high vigor after 1-year of growth, producing a large number of lateral branches at the upper third of the stem. Leaves are elliptical in shape, uniform in size and the leaf blade is undulated; the margin of leaves is occasionally dentate, and the leaf apex is retuse. The resistance or susceptibility to diseases have not yet been assessed in this new variety.
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct variety of Quillaja saponaria Molina plant named ‘DK-QSCB1326’ as described and shewe illustrated herein.
SHRUB ROSE PLANT NAMED 'VLR12062'
*Notice of Allowance Mailed*
Applicants: Vineland Research and Innovation Centre,Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
Abstract: A new cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘VLR12062’ that is characterized by its flowers that are yellow in color with margins that are light pink in color, its flowers that are medium in size, its semi-double flowers, its mildly fragrant flowers, its upright, bushy plant habit, its foliage that is slightly glossy and dark green in color, its good resistance to black spot disease, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 4.
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘VLR12062’ as herein illustrated and described.
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