SEED SOWER
Pending Patents Published October 10, 2024
Welcome to the weekly edition of Seed Sower, which shares a list of pending patents published the previous week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These patent applications cover seed-bearing plants and non-transgenic plant breeding methods only.
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NOVEL WHEAT CENH3 ALLELES
GREEN BEAN PLANTS WITH IMPROVED DISEASE RESISTANCE
RICE GRAIN WITH THICKENED ALEURONE
HYBRID RICE RT23L401
TOMATO HYBRID DRTH2913 AND PARENTS THEREOF
PETUNIA-CALIBRACHOA VARIETY SAKPXC035
APPLE TREE NAMED 'J. LINCOLN'
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3YEL'
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3WHI'
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3ROS'
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3RED'
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3ORA'
This list includes the titles of all U.S. patent applications published on October 10, 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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NOVEL WHEAT CENH3 ALLELES
Applicants: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Abstract: The present invention relates to wheat plants comprising a mutation causing an alteration of the amino acid sequence in centromere histone H3 (CENH3), which have the biological activity of a haploid inducer. Further, the present invention provides methods of generating the wheat plants of the present invention and haploid and doubled haploid wheat plants obtainable by crossing the wheat plants of the present invention with wildtype wheat plants.
Independent Claims:
11. A method of generating a haploid-inducing wheat plant, the method comprising: a. obtaining at least a wheat plant cell comprising an A genome, a B genome, and a D genome; b. mutating the B genome to obtain a homozygous knock-out mutation in a CENH3? gene; c. mutating the D genome to obtain a homozygous knock-down mutation in a CENH3? gene; and d. generating a wheat plant therefrom; whereby the wheat plant generated from step (d) produces haploid progeny when crossed with a wildtype wheat plant.
17. A wheat plant comprising a mutated CENH3? gene comprising at least one deletion mutation in the N-terminal domain resulting in a frame shift, a restored frame shift, or a large deletion.
18. A wheat plant comprising a mutated CENH3? gene comprising at least one insertion mutation in the N-terminal domain resulting in a frame shift, a restored frame shift, or a large deletion.
GREEN BEAN PLANTS WITH IMPROVED DISEASE RESISTANCE
Applicants: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Abstract: Green bean plants exhibiting resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum are provided, together with methods of producing, identifying, or selecting plants or germplasm with a Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance phenotype and lacking an undesirable seed color trait. Such plants include green bean plants comprising introgressed genomic regions conferring disease resistance. Compositions, including novel polymorphic markers for detecting plants comprising introgressed disease resistance alleles, are further provided.
Independent Claims:
1. A green bean plant comprising a recombinant chromosomal segment on chromosome 2, wherein said recombinant chromosomal segment comprises an allele conferring resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum relative to a plant lacking said recombinant chromosomal segment.
8. A green bean plant comprising a recombinant chromosomal segment on chromosome 7, wherein said recombinant chromosomal segment comprises an allele conferring resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum relative to a plant lacking said recombinant chromosomal segment.
15. A recombinant DNA segment comprising a Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance allele that confers to a plant increased resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, wherein the allele lacks a deleterious allele genetically linked thereto that confers to a plant undesirable seed color.
27. A method of producing a plant of a green bean line exhibiting resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, comprising introgressing into a plant a Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance allele within a recombinant chromosomal segment flanked in the genome of said plant by: (a) marker locus M1 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and marker locus M2 (SEQ ID NO: 7) on chromosome 2; (b) marker locus M9 (SEQ ID NO: 8) and marker locus M10 (SEQ ID NO: 14) on chromosome 7; or (c) marker locus M11 (SEQ ID NO: 20) and marker locus M12 (SEQ ID NO: 26) on chromosome 7; wherein said introgressed Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance allele confers to said plant increased resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum compared to a plant not comprising said allele, and wherein said plant lacks a deleterious allele genetically linked to said Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance allele that confers undesirable seed color to said plant when present.
RICE GRAIN WITH THICKENED ALEURONE
Applicants: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Abstract: The present invention relates to rice grain with thickened aleurone. Also provided is a rice plant comprising at least one genetic variation which reduces the activity of at least one ROS1a gene in the plant. Grain of the invention, or aleurone therefrom, has improved nutritional properties, and hence is particularly useful for human and animal feed products.
Independent Claims:
1. A rice grain comprising: (i) an aleurone, (ii) a starchy endosperm, (iii) means for causing the aleurone of the rice grain to be thickened relative to aleurone from a corresponding wild-type rice grain.
10. A rice grain comprising: (i) an aleurone, (ii) a starchy endosperm, (iii) a mutant ROS1a gene which encodes a ROS1a polypeptide, wherein the grain is homozygous for the mutant ROS1a gene, and (iv) means for causing the ROS1a polypeptide in the grain to be reduced in DNA glycosylase activity relative to the DNA glycosylase activity of wild-type ROS1a polypeptide in a corresponding wild-type rice grain.
16. A rice grain comprising: (i) an aleurone, (ii) a starchy endosperm, (iii) a mutant ROS1a gene which encodes a ROS1a polypeptide, wherein the grain is homozygous for the mutant ROS1a gene, and (iv) means for causing the ROS1a polypeptide in the grain to be reduced in amount relative to the amount of wild-type ROS1a polypeptide in a corresponding wild-type rice grain.
HYBRID RICE RT23L401
Applicants: RiceTec, Inc.
Abstract: Plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the hybrid rice RT23L401, and methods for producing a rice plant by crossing a rice plant of hybrid rice RT23L401 with itself or with another rice plant, such as a plant of another rice variety or rice hybrid, are disclosed.
Independent Claims:
1. Hybrid rice seed RT23L401, wherein a representative sample of seed was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-127535.
14. A method of introducing one or more desired traits into hybrid rice designated RT23L401, wherein the method comprises: (a) crossing a hybrid rice RT23L401 plant, from which a representative sample of seed was deposited in the ATCC under the Budapest Treaty (Accession No. PTA-127535), with a plant of another rice cultivar that comprises a desired trait, to produce progeny plants, wherein the desired trait(s) is selected from the group consisting of male sterility, herbicide resistance, insect resistance, modified fatty acid metabolism, modified carbohydrate metabolism, and resistance to bacterial disease, fungal disease and viral disease; (b) selecting one or more progeny plants that have the desired trait(s) to produce selected progeny plants; (c) backcrossing the selected progeny plants with the RT23L401 plants; selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the desired trait(s); and (d) repeating steps (c) and (d) three or more times to produce selected fourth or higher backcross progeny plants that comprise the desired trait(s).
TOMATO HYBRID DRTH2913 AND PARENTS THEREOF
Applicants: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTH2913 and tomato line FDR-A820-0618. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH2913 and tomato line FDR-A820-0618 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato 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 tomato hybrid DRTH2913 and tomato line FDR-A820-0618 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
Independent Claims:
1. A tomato plant comprising at least a first set of the chromosomes of tomato line FDR-A820-0618, a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202302004.
15. A tomato plant comprising at least a first set of the chromosomes of tomato line FDR-A820-0618, a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202302004, further comprising a transgene.
17. A tomato plant comprising at least a first set of the chromosomes of tomato line FDR-A820-0618, a sample of seed of said line having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202302004, further comprising a single locus conversion.
PETUNIA-CALIBRACHOA VARIETY SAKPXC035
*Non Final Action Mailed*
Applicants: Sakata Seed Corporation
Abstract: A petunia-calibrachoa plant designated SAKPCX035 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPCX035, the plants of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPCX035, to plant parts of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPCX035, and methods for producing a plant produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPCX035 with itself or with another variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPCX035, methods for producing other lines or plant parts derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPCX035, and the plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPCX035 with another variety.
Independent Claim:
1. A plant of petunia-calibrachoa variety SAKPCX035, wherein a representative sample of plant tissue of SAKPCX035 was deposited under NCMA No.______.
APPLE TREE NAMED 'J. LINCOLN'
*Patented Case*
Inventor: Jared Carr
Abstract: ‘J. Lincoln’ is a new apple tree distinguished by its resistance to the disease fire blight, and its flavorful fruit, which is well-suited for hard cider production.
Independent Claim:
1. A new and distinct apple tree variety named ‘J. Lincoln’, as illustrated and described herein.
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3YEL'
*Patented Case*
Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
Abstract: A new cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘S3yel’ that is characterized by its flowers with yellow petals and yellow petaloids, its short internodes and an abundance of flowering side branches, its neat, naturally rounded plant shape with suitability for growing in small containers, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very high flower quantity, forming a flower carpet when in full bloom, its ease of growing with no need for vernalization, and its high tolerance to heat, drought, and humidity.
Independent Claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of Delosperma plant named ‘S3yel’ as described and illustrated herein.
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3WHI'
*Notice of Allowance Mailed*
Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
Abstract: A new cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘S3whi’ that is characterized by its flowers with petals that are white in color surrounding white-yellow petaloids, its short internodes and an abundance of flowering side branches, its neat, naturally rounded plant shape with suitability for growing in small containers, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very high flower quantity, forming a flower carpet when in full bloom, its ease of growing with no need for vernalization, and its high tolerance to heat, drought, and humidity.
Independent Claim:
1: A new and distinct variety of Delosperma plant named ‘S3whi’ as described and illustrated herein.
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3ROS'
*Notice of Allowance Mailed*
Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
Abstract: A new cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘S3ros’ that is characterized by its flowers with petals that are violet on the outer region and white towards the center of the flower surrounding white petaloids, its short internodes and an abundance of flowering side branches, its neat, naturally rounded plant shape with suitability for growing in small containers, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very high flower quantity, forming a flower carpet when in full bloom, its ease of growing with no need for vernalization, and its high tolerance to heat, drought, and humidity.
Independent Claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of Delosperma plant named ‘S3ros’ as described and illustrated herein.
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3RED'
*Notice of Allowance Mailed*
Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
Abstract: A new cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘S3red’ that is characterized by its flowers with petals that are magenta pink on the outer region and white towards the center of the flower surrounding yellow-white petaloids, its short internodes and an abundance of flowering side branches, its neat, naturally rounded plant shape with suitability for growing in small containers, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very high flower quantity, forming a flower carpet when in full bloom, its ease of growing with no need for vernalization, and its high tolerance to heat, drought, and humidity.
Independent Claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of Delosperma plant named ‘S3red’ as described and illustrated herein.
DELOSPERMA PLANT NAMED 'S3ORA'
*Response to Non-Final Office Action Entered*
Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
Abstract: A new cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘S3ora’ that is characterized by its very compact, densely branched, and low growing plant habit, its very floriferous and long blooming habit; blooming from early summer into autumn, its very high flower quantity, forming a flower carpet when in full bloom, its ease of growing with no need for vernalization, its high tolerance to heat, drought, and humidity, and its flowers with petals that are orange on the outer region and yellow towards the center of the flower surrounding yellow petaloids.
Independent Claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of Delosperma plant named ‘S3ora’ as described and illustrated herein.
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