SEED SOWER
Pending Patents Published January 2, 2025
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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SELF-INCOMPATIBLE DIHAPLOID POTATO LINE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND HYBRID POTATO AND SEED PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR
A NOVEL QTL FOR PURPLE COLOR IN BRASSICA OLERACEA
BROCCOLI HYBRID SVBL4467 AND PARENTS THEREOF
HIGH FLAVONOID CORN AND USES THEREOF
NON-TRANSGENIC SUNFLOWER PLANTS HAVING INCREASED TOLERANCE TO HERBICIDES
LEMON PLANT NAMED 'CE-D5-1-9-42'
MANDARIN PLANT NAMED 'RES 19-56'
PHILODENDRON PLANT NAMED 'GUOQIAN'
This list includes the titles of all U.S. patent applications published the week of January 2, 2025 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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SELF-INCOMPATIBLE DIHAPLOID POTATO LINE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND HYBRID POTATO AND SEED PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR
Applicants: Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Agricultural Genomics Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract: Disclosed is a self-incompatible dihaploid potato and a production method therefor, and a hybrid potato and a seed production method therefor. The production method includes the following steps: haploid-inducing a diploid potato carrying one or more heterozygous self-compatibility genes by a haploid induction line, and screening haploid mutants; selecting a haploid mutant which does not contain any self-compatible gene; and performing chromosome doubling on the haploid mutant which does not contain any self-compatibility gene to obtain a self-incompatible dihaploid potato line. The self-incompatible dihaploid potato is used as a female parent for seed production, such that emasculation may be avoided, hybrids do not bear fruits, and the yield of the potato is increased.
Independent claims:
1. A method for the production of a self-incompatible dihaploid potato line, comprising the following steps: (1) haploid-inducing a diploid potato carrying one or more heterozygous self-compatibility genes by a haploid induction line, and screening haploid mutants; (2) selecting a haploid mutant which does not comprise any self-compatible gene; and (3) performing chromosome doubling on the haploid mutant which does not comprise any self-compatibility gene to obtain a self-incompatible dihaploid potato line.
10. A self-incompatible dihaploid potato line, wherein a plant of the dihaploid potato line does not comprise any self-compatibility gene, and the plant is fertile.
A NOVEL QTL FOR PURPLE COLOR IN BRASSICA OLERACEA
Applicants: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides broccoli plants (Brassica oleracea var. italica) exhibiting a novel purple phenotype. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with the purple phenotype from Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a purple phenotype are provided.
Independent claims:
1. An elite broccoli plant comprising a recombinant chromosomal segment on chromosome 6, wherein said recombinant chromosomal segment comprises an allele from Brassica oleracea capitata f. rubra that confers to said plant a purple phenotype compared to a plant not comprising said allele.
9. A recombinant DNA segment comprising an allele from Brassica oleracea capitata f. rubra, wherein said allele confers to a broccoli plant a purple phenotype when present in said plant.
13. A method of producing an elite broccoli plant exhibiting a purple phenotype, comprising introgressing into said plant an allele from Brassica oleracea capitata f. rubra within a recombinant chromosomal segment flanked in the genome of said plant by marker M1 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and marker M4 (SEQ ID NO:4) on chromosome 6, wherein said allele confers to said plant a purple phenotype compared to a plant not comprising said allele, and wherein said introgressing comprises marker-assisted selection.
29. A method of selecting a broccoli plant or broccoli seed, said method comprising: a) detecting in a population of broccoli plants or broccoli seeds a broccoli plant or broccoli seed comprising an allele from Brassica oleracea capitata f. rubra that confers to said plant a purple phenotype compared to a plant not comprising said allele. b) selecting said broccoli plant or broccoli seed comprising said allele from Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra that confers to said plant a purple phenotype.
37. A nucleic acid molecule comprising an allele conferring to a broccoli plant a purple phenotype, wherein the nucleic acid molecule is obtainable or can be obtained from seed deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202211063, and wherein the nucleic acid molecule comprises at least one marker selected from the group consisting of marker M1 (SEQ ID NO:1), marker M2 (SEQ ID NO: 2), marker M3 (SEQ ID NO:3), and marker M4 (SEQ ID NO:4).
BROCCOLI HYBRID SVBL4467 AND PARENTS THEREOF
Applicants: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of broccoli hybrid SVBL4467, broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI, or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of broccoli hybrid SVBL4467, broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI, or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a broccoli plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of broccoli hybrid SVBL4467, broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI, or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
Independent claims:
1. A broccoli plant comprising at least a first set of chromosomes of broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202211063 and NCMA Accession No. 202211062, respectively.
17. A broccoli plant comprising at least a first set of chromosomes of broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202211063 and NCMA Accession No. 202211062, respectively, further comprising a transgene.
19. A broccoli plant comprising at least a first set of chromosomes of broccoli line BRM-8V21-4060SI or broccoli line BRM-8V20-4058SI, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202211063 and NCMA Accession No. 202211062, respectively, further comprising a single locus conversion.
HIGH FLAVONOID CORN AND USES THEREOF
Applicants: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Abstract: The present invention provides the novel flavonoid-rich corn cultivar PennHFD. Animal feeds comprising kernels of this corn and methods of using the animal feeds to reduce necrotic enteritis and improve growth performance in animals are also provided.
Independent claim:
1. A corn seed of the cultivar PennHFD, a representative sample of seed of said cultivar having been deposited under ATCC Accession No 202111002.
NON-TRANSGENIC SUNFLOWER PLANTS HAVING INCREASED TOLERANCE TO HERBICIDES
Applicants: BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC
Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-transgenic sunflower plant comprising a mutated protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) gene encoding a mutated sunflower protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase. The present invention further relates to a method of weed control at a plant cultivation site, comprising providing the plant of the present invention and applying to said site an effective amount of a PPO inhibiting herbicide. Further encompassed by the present invention is a method for producing sunflower oil.
Independent claim:
1. A non-transgenic sunflower plant comprising a mutated protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) gene encoding a mutated sunflower protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase, wherein the mutated sunflower protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase comprises a substitution of phenylalanine (F) to isoleucine (I) at a position corresponding to residue 383 relative to SEQ ID NO: 2 (F383I substitution).
LEMON PLANT NAMED 'CE-D5-1-9-42'
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Applicants: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of lemon plant named ‘CE-D5-1-9-42’, characterized by nearly seedless fruit, early fruiting, and high fruit production. Additionally, the new lemon cultivar also is compatible with trifoliate orange rootstocks, unlike most lemon varieties. This new cultivar has high quality fresh fruit, as well as juice, peel oil, and other lemon by-products viable for processing. Further, given the new lemon cultivar's good HLB tolerance typical of lemons, and its near seedlessness, this new cultivar may have significant dooryard tree potential.
Independent claim:
1. A new and distinct lemon plant named ‘CE-D5-1-9-42’ as illustrated and described herein.
MANDARIN PLANT NAMED 'RES 19-56'
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Applicants: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
Abstract: A new and distinct seedless, easy to peel mandarin hybrid, named ‘RES 19-56’, with a unique clustered fruit bearing habit that can appeal to citrus hobbyists as an ornamental, but that also has shown potential value for premium early season fresh market production by CUPS or other citrus growers. Has shown the ability to set large numbers of parthenocarpic fruit in the CUPS production system. These clusters sometimes number 15 or more fruit, having many more than fruit per cluster than other seedless mandarin hybrids.
Independent claim:
1. A new and distinct mandarin plant named ‘RES 19-56’ as illustrated and described herein.
PHILODENDRON PLANT NAMED 'GUOQIAN'
*Non Final Action Mailed*
Inventor: Qui Chengquian
Abstract: ‘GUOQIAN’ is a new and distinctive Philodendron tatei plant which is characterized by the combination of a relatively large stature, large glossy foliage borne on prominent red petioles, juvenile foliage that is colored with a mixture of yellow-green and greyed-brown on the upper surface and greyed-orange with yellow-green suffusion on the lower surface, mature foliage that is colored dark green on the upper surface and yellow-green with greyed-orange suffusion on the lower surface, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.
Independent claim:
1. A new and distinct variety of Philodendron tatei plant named ‘GUOQIAN’, substantially as described and illustrated herein.
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