Epichloë endophytes that produce bioactive secondary metabolites in symbiotic association with a host plant, particularly a grass host plant. Also disclosed are methods of using these endophytes to confer pest resistance on host plants, and combinations comprising these endophytes and host plants or parts thereof, including seeds.
The invention provides a method for producing a modified DGAT1 protein, comprising targeted manipulation of at least one motif selected from: a) a motif of the formula selected from RR, RXR, and RXXR, b) a motif of the formula AXXXA, c) a motif of the formula AXXXG, d) a motif of the formula GXXXG, and e) a motif of the formula GXXXA, in the N-terminal region of the protein upstream of the acyl-CoA binding site of a DGAT1 protein, where R is arginine, alanine, G is glycine and X is any amino acid. The modified DGAT1 protein can be expressed in a cell or organism, to increase the production of lipid in the cell or organism. The invention also provides the modified DGAT1 protein, polynucleotides encoding the modified DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or modified DGAT1 proteins, and methods using the modified DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
Epichloë Epichloë endophytes that produce bioactive secondary metabolites in symbiotic association with a host plant, particularly a grass host plant. Also disclosed are methods of using these endophytes to confer pest resistance on host plants without conferring alkaloid toxicosis, and combinations comprising these endophytes and host plants or parts thereof, including seeds.
C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae
The present invention relates to a novel bacterium Yersinia entomophaga MH96 as deposited at DSMZ on 4 May 2006 and designated accession no. DSM 1823 8. The present invention also relates to substances obtained or derived from Yersinia entomophaga MH96, which retain biopesticide activity. Methods for protecting a plant from pest infestation which include applying to the plant or its environment an effective amount of Yersinia entomophaga MH96 or a product delivered from the bacterium are also described.
A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates
A01N 63/20 - BacteriaSubstances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
The invention provides methods for producing plants that reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) production from the soil in which they are grown. The invention involves expressing modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the plants. The plants optionally also express a triacylglycerol (TAG) synthesising enzyme. The invention also provides methods for reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) production from the soil in which the plants are grown. The invention also includes methods for the production of seed of the plants, and packages and use of such seed.
The invention provides methods for producing plants that reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) production from the soil in which they are grown. The invention involves expressing modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the plants. The plants optionally also express a triacylglycerol (TAG) synthesising enzyme. The invention also provides methods for reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) production from the soil in which the plants are grown. The invention also includes methods for the production of seed of the plants, and packages and use of such seed.
The present invention is directed to a vaccine comprising recombinant antigens derived from the parasitic nematode Haemonchus contortus, which will raise an immune response in farmed and wild ruminants that are susceptible or predisposed to infection by one or more nematode worm species. The recombinant antigens used in the invention are conserved among species of nematode worms so that the vaccine will provide protection against multiple types of nematode worms. In particular, the invention provides a composition or vaccine composition comprising the recombinant H. contortus antigens: (i) enolase (EN); (ii) arginine kinase (AK); and (iii) ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), or antigenic fragments thereof, together with a veterinary acceptable carrier or diluent.
The present invention is directed to a vaccine comprising recombinant antigens derived from the parasitic nematode Teladorsagia circumcincta, which will raise an immune response in farmed and wild ruminants that are susceptible or predisposed to infection by one or more nematode worm species.
Beauveria strain to confer resistance to at least one fungal pathogen to the host plant, as well as to combinations comprising the endophyte and a host plant or part thereof, including seeds.
This invention relates to use of a strain of probiotic bacteria or derivatives thereof for increasing feed efficiency, enhancing growth and/or productivity, improving body weight or body composition, and/or increasing milk production in a ruminant animal, inhibiting the growth of methane-producing bacteria and/or archaea in the forestomach of ruminant animals, reducing the ability of the rumen microbiome to produce methane, reducing methane emissions by a ruminant animal, and/or reducing the greenhouse gas emission footprint of a ruminant animal. Ruminant feed compositions are also provided.
National University Corporation Tottori University (Japan)
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (Australia)
Inventor
Simpson, Wayne Roydon
Johnson, Richard David
Tsujimoto, Hisashi
Abstract
Epichloë endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with cereal grasses, particularly wheat, wherein the symbiotic associations are combinations of endophytes and host plants that are not found in nature The invention also relates to methods of identifying and/or selecting fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants including methods of screening for fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants, and to methods of screening for wheat plants that form stable symbiotic associations with fungal endophytes.
A01H 17/00 - Symbiotic or parasitic combinations including one or more new plants, e.g. mycorrhiza
A01N 63/30 - Microbial fungiSubstances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae
12.
USE OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA TO INHIBIT METHANOGEN GROWTH OR REDUCE METHANE EMISSIONS
This invention relates to the use of a strain of lactic acid bacteria for improving the body weight or body composition of animals, such as ruminant and/or monogastric animals, improving feed efficiency, growth, productivity, and/or milk or meat yield, and/or for inhibiting the growth of methane-producing bacteria and/or archaea in the digestive tract of animals, reducing the ability of the rumen and/or gastrointestinal microbiome to produce methane, reducing methane emissions by an animal, delivering a microorganism to an animal, and/or reducing the greenhouse gas emission footprint of an animal. Animal feed compositions are also provided.
This invention relates to use of a strain of probiotic bacteria or derivatives thereof for increasing feed efficiency, enhancing growth and/or productivity, improving body weight or body composition of a ruminant animal, and/or increasing milk production in a ruminant animal, inhibiting the growth of methane-producing bacteria and/or archaea in the forestomach of ruminant animals, reducing the ability of the rumen microbiome to produce methane, reducing methane emissions by a ruminant animal, and/or reducing the greenhouse gas emission footprint of a ruminant animal. Ruminant feed compositions are also provided.
222O) production from the soil in which the plants are grown. The invention also includes methods for the production of seed of the plants, and packages and use of such seed.
The invention provides a method for producing a modified DGAT1 protein, comprising targeted manipulation of at least one motif selected from: a) a motif of the formula selected from RR, RXR, and RXXR, b) a motif of the formula AXXXA, c) a motif of the formula AXXXG, d) a motif of the formula GXXXG, and e) a motif of the formula GXXXA, in the N-terminal region of the protein upstream of the acyl-CoA binding site of a DGAT1 protein, where R is arginine, alanine, G is glycine and X is any amino acid. The modified DGAT1 protein can be expressed in a cell or organism, to increase the production of lipid in the cell or organism. The invention also provides the modified DGAT1 protein, polynucleotides encoding the modified DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or modified DGAT1 proteins, and methods using the modified DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
The invention provides a method for producing a modified DGAT1 protein, comprising targeted manipulation of at least one motif selected from: a) a motif of the formula selected from RR, RXR, and RXXR, b) a motif of the formula AXXXA, c) a motif of the formula AXXXG, d) a motif of the formula GXXXG, and e) a motif of the formula GXXXA, in the N-terminal region of the protein upstream of the acyl-CoA binding site of a DGAT1 protein, where R is arginine, alanine, G is glycine and X is any amino acid. The modified DGAT1 protein can be expressed in a cell or organism, to increase the production of lipid in the cell or organism. The invention also provides the modified DGAT1 protein, polynucleotides encoding the modified DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or modified DGAT1 proteins, and methods using the modified DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
The present invention generally relates to methods of producing one or more indole diterpene compounds in the epoxy janthitrem biosynthetic pathway and polynucleotides, polypeptides, expression constructs and host cells useful in the production of one or more indole diterpene compounds, and methods of using same to confer a benefit to an organism, such as increased insect pest resistance.
C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
C12P 17/18 - Preparation of heterocyclic carbon compounds with only O, N, S, Se, or Te as ring hetero atoms containing at least two hetero rings condensed among themselves or condensed with a common carbocyclic ring system, e.g. rifamycin
Haemonchus contortusH. contortusH. contortus antigens: (i) enolase (EN); (ii) arginine kinase (AK); and (iii) ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), or antigenic fragments thereof, together with a veterinary acceptable carrier or diluent.
A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
The disclosure provides a strain of Beauveria spp. fungi. The disclosed Beauveria strain may be in a symbiotic association with a host plant, particularly a Brassicaceae host plant. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed Beauveria strain to confer resistance to at least one fungal pathogen to the host plant, as well as to combinations comprising the endophyte and a host plant or part thereof, including seeds.
The disclosure provides a strain of Beauveria spp. fungi. The disclosed Beauveria strain may be in a symbiotic association with a host plant, particularly a Brassicaceae host plant. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed Beauveria strain to confer resistance to at least one fungal pathogen to the host plant, as well as to combinations comprising the endophyte and a host plant or part thereof, including seeds.
The invention provides a method for reducing water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) in a photosynthetic cells and plants, the method comprising the step of genetically modifying the photosynthetic cells and plants to express a modified oleosin including at least one artificially introduced cysteine to reduce WSC. The applicants have shown that in such cells and plants, there is a strong correlation between reduced WSC and elevated photosynthesis. In addition, WSC is significantly simpler to measure that than the other typically measured characteristics when selecting cells or plants with the most favourable characteristics.
Epichloë Epichloë endophytes that produce bioactive secondary metabolites in symbiotic association with a host plant, particularly a grass host plant. Also disclosed are methods of using these endophytes to confer pest resistance on host plants, and combinations comprising these endophytes and host plants or parts thereof, including seeds.
C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae
This invention relates to use of a strain of lactic acid bacteria for inhibiting the growth of methane-producing bacteria and/or archaea in the gastrointestinal tract of monogastric animals, reducing the ability of the microbiome of the gastrointestinal tract to produce methane, reducing methane production or emissions, and/or for improving feed efficiency, and/or body weight or body composition of a monogastric animal.
This invention relates to use of a strain of lactic acid bacteria for inhibiting the growth of methane-producing bacteria and/or archaea in the forestomach of ruminant animals, reducing the ability of the rumen microbiome to produce methane, reducing ruminal methane production and/or for improving feed efficiency, milk production, and/or body weight or body composition of a ruminant animal. Ruminant feed compositions are also provided.
Optimising water use in a way that avoids over watering or at least avoids or minimises water mobilisation may be useful. An irrigation control system is described, the system including a sound emitter arranged to emit sound towards a ground surface; a sound receiver arranged to receive sound emitted by the sound emitter and reflected or scattered from the ground surface. A controller then controls one or more irrigation parameters of an irrigator based at least in part on sound received by the sound receiver. In a further aspect, the irrigation control system senses the onset of surface water pooling or free water flow on the ground surface and the controller then controls irrigation parameters to reduce application of water in response to the sensed features. Related methods of controlling irrigation systems are also described.
AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (Singapore)
AGRESEARCH LIMITED (New Zealand)
Inventor
Kiryukhin, Maxim
Antipina, Maria
Lim, Su Hui
Lau, Hooi Hong
Weeks, Michael
Harris, Paul
Berry, Carole
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method for synthesizing a capsule by layer-by-layer assembly using dead-end filtration with high operating slurry concentration and high filtered cake concentration, comprising steps of i) providing a core particle, ii) contacting the core particle with a first coating material to form a coated particle slurry having a particle content of at least 4 wt%, ill) filtering the coated particle slurry over an exchangeable filter membrane by dead-end filtration to form a single-layered coated particle cake having a particle content of at least 30 wt%, iv) contacting the coated particle cake with another coating material to form a bi-layered coated particle slurry having a particle content of at least 4 wt%, v) filtering the coated particle slurry over an exchangeable filter membrane by dead-end filtration to form a bi-layered coated particle cake having a particle content of at least 30 wt%, and wherein the coated particle cake is washed by vi) contacting a washing liquid with the coated particle cake to form a washing slurry and vii) filtering it to form a washed coated particle cake. In specific embodiments, the core particle comprises calcium carbonate and an active ingredient i.e. bovine lactoferrin (Lf), coated with protein-polyphenol bilayers, i.e. tannic acid-pepsin bilayers.
The present invention generally relates to methods of producing one or more indole diterpene compounds in the epoxy janthitrem biosynthetic pathway and polynucleotides, polypeptides, expression constructs and host cells useful in the production of one or more indole diterpene compounds, and methods of using same to confer a benefit to an organism, such as increased insect pest resistance.
A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
A01N 45/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing compounds having three or more carbocyclic rings condensed among themselves, at least one ring not being a six-membered ring having three carbocyclic rings
C12P 17/18 - Preparation of heterocyclic carbon compounds with only O, N, S, Se, or Te as ring hetero atoms containing at least two hetero rings condensed among themselves or condensed with a common carbocyclic ring system, e.g. rifamycin
The invention provides a method for reducing water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) in a photosynthetic cells and plants, the method comprising the step of genetically modifying the photosynthetic cells and plants to express a modified oleosin including at least one artificially introduced cysteine to reduce WSC. The applicants have shown that in such cells and plants, there is a strong correlation between between reduced WSC and elevated photosynthesis and low. In addition WSC is significantly simpler to measure that than the other typically measured characteristics when selecting cells or plants with the most favourable characteristics.
The invention provides a method for reducing water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) in a photosynthetic cells and plants, the method comprising the step of genetically modifying the photosynthetic cells and plants to express a modified oleosin including at least one artificially introduced cysteine to reduce WSC. The applicants have shown that in such cells and plants, there is a strong correlation between between reduced WSC and elevated photosynthesis and low. In addition WSC is significantly simpler to measure that than the other typically measured characteristics when selecting cells or plants with the most favourable characteristics.
THE GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Australia)
Inventor
Hume, David Edward
Simpson, Wayne Roydon
Johnson, Richard David
Abstract
Epichloë endophytes that are not found in nature, methods of making such combinations and methods of conferring at least some level of pest resistance on a host plant using such endophytes.
C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae
Yersinia entomophagaYersinia nurmiiYersinia nurmii (and/or toxin(s) therefrom) with a protease. As shown herein, such combinations may provide unexpected pesticidal effects and may be useful for treating insects and other pests and for enhancing plant growth and/or yield.
Optimising water use in a way that avoids over watering or at least avoids or minimises water mobilisation may be useful. An irrigation control system is described, the system including a sound emitter arranged to emit sound towards a ground surface; a sound receiver arranged to receive sound emitted by the sound emitter and reflected or scattered from the ground surface. A controller then controls one or more irrigation parameters of an irrigator based at least in part on sound received by the sound receiver. In a further aspect, the irrigation control system senses the onset of surface water pooling or free water flow on the ground surface and the controller then controls irrigation parameters to reduce application of water in response to the sensed features. Related methods of controlling irrigation systems are also described.
The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and non-invasive methods of detecting and measuring urination events for livestock animals, such as cows. The invention involves the use of apparatus and a system in a method of detecting electrical activity of muscles at or proximate the vulval region and measuring the duration of those changes. If the characteristics of the electrical activity and their duration meet predetermined criteria, then it may be determined that a urination event has occurred for the cow. This data may be assessed and used for managing and/or minimising the potential environmental impact of nitrogen derived from urine of cows on the environment.
The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and non-invasive methods of detecting and measuring urination events for cows. The invention involves the use of apparatus and a system in a method of detecting changes in the tilt angle of the spine of a cow and measuring the duration of those changes. If the changes and duration meet predetermined criteria, then it may be determined that a urination event has occurred for the cow. This data may be assessed and used for managing and/or minimising the potential environmental impact of nitrogen derived from urine of cows on the environment.
The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and methods for the non-invasive detection and measuring of urination events for livestock animals, which in one example, may be dairy cows. The invention involves detecting audio signals associated with the sound of fluid striking the substrate. If certain properties of the audio signal, and its duration, meet predetermined criteria, then it may be determined that a urination event has occurred for the livestock animal. This data may be assessed and used for managing and/or minimising the potential environmental impact of nitrogen derived from urine of cows on the landscape.
THE GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Australia)
Inventor
Hume, David Edward
Simpson, Wayne Roydon
Johnson, Richard David
Abstract
The present invention relates to isolated strains of Epichloë endophytes that form symbiotic associations with host plants, wherein the symbiotic associations are combinations of endophytes and host plants that are not found in nature. The invention also relates to 5 combinations of host plants and Epichloë endophytes that are not found in nature, methods of making such combinations and methods of conferring at least some level of pest resistance on a host plant using such endophytes.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION TOTTORI UNIVERSITY (Japan)
THE GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Australia)
GRASSLANZ TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (New Zealand)
Inventor
Simpson, Wayne Roydon
Johnson, Richard David
Tsujimoto, Hisashi
Abstract
The present invention relates to isolated strains of Epichloë endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with cereal grasses, particularly wheat, wherein the symbiotic associations are combinations of endophytes and host plants that are not found in nature The invention also relates to methods of identifying and/or selecting fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants including methods of screening for fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants, and to methods of screening for wheat plants that form stable symbiotic associations with fungal endophytes.
THE GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Australia)
Inventor
Hume, David Edward
Simpson, Wayne Roydon
Johnson, Richard David
Abstract
EpichloëEpichloëEpichloë endophytes that are not found in nature, methods of making such combinations and methods of conferring at least some level of pest resistance on a host plant using such endophytes.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION TOTTORI UNIVERSITY (Japan)
GRASSLANZ TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (New Zealand)
THE GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Australia)
Inventor
Simpson, Wayne Roydon
Johnson, Richard David
Tsujimoto, Hisashi
Abstract
EpichloëEpichloë endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with cereal grasses, particularly wheat, wherein the symbiotic associations are combinations of endophytes and host plants that are not found in nature The invention also relates to methods of identifying and/or selecting fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants including methods of screening for fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants, and to methods of screening for wheat plants that form stable symbiotic associations with fungal endophytes.
AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (Singapore)
MASSEY UNIVERSITY (New Zealand)
AGRESEARCH (New Zealand)
Inventor
Singh, Harjinder
Haigh, Brendan
Roy, Nicole
Kiryukhin, Maxim
Antipina, Maria
Novoselova, Marina
Sukhorukov, Gleb
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a core-shell composite material comprising: a core optionally comprising an active ingredient compound; a shell structure comprising at least two alternating layers; the alternating layers being a protein layer and a polyphenol layer; and optionally a polyelectrolyte layer interfacing said core and said shell structure, said polyelectrolyte layer being disposed adjacent to said protein layer or said polyphenol layer, wherein said shell structure is selected to be resistant to degradation under gastric conditions but is degradable by one or more intestinal enzymes. In a preferred embodiment the protein is bovine serum albumin (BSA) or pepsin, the polyphenol layer is tannin or tannic acid, and the shell structure is degradable by pepsin.
A61K 47/42 - ProteinsPolypeptidesDegradation products thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, gelatin or zein
A61K 47/44 - Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin
A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
A61K 9/19 - Particulate form, e.g. powders lyophilised
The present invention relates generally to combinations comprising an alkaline compound and an ammonium compound that are useful for reducing the number of free living parasitic helminths on various surfaces, to methods of using such combinations, and to the use of such combinations for killing helminths, particularly nematodes.
The invention provides methods and materials for increasing root biomass in a plant, by increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant. The invention also provides methods and materials for producing a plant increased root biomass, the method comprising the step of increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Veterinary preparations; veterinary dietetic products;
veterinary medicaments; veterinary anthelmintic
preparations; veterinary antibiotic preparations; veterinary
products; dietetic substances for veterinary use; veterinary
preparations for administration by injection; preparations
of vitamins; vitamin supplements for animals; preparations
for use as additives to animal foodstuffs (vitamins).
44.
METHODS OF MINIMISING ENVIRONMENTAL NITROGEN IMPACTS FROM FARMED ANIMALS
The invention relates to methods of minimising environmental impacts from farmed animals, such as dairy animals. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of minimising the nitrogen load from animals by the steps of: (a) testing animals to identify individual nitrogen load; and, (b) manipulating animal gene or genes in order to reduce the average nitrogen load. By identifying animals with a low average nitrogen load, they may then be manipulated and appropriate management used, for example, by grazing such animals in certain land areas that are more at risk of nitrogen emissions to the environment or by breeding from these animals. Animals with a high average nitrogen load could be grazed in areas that have a lower risk of nitrogen emission or could be culled altogether.
The invention provides methods and materials for increasing at least one of root biomass and above-ground biomass and in a Poaceae plant by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant. The invention also provides methods and materials producing a Poaceae plant with at least one of increased root biomass and increased above-ground biomass, by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant.
AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (Singapore)
MASSEY UNIVERSITY (New Zealand)
AGRESEARCH (New Zealand)
Inventor
Singh, Harjinder
Haigh, Brendan
Roy, Nicole
Kiryukhin, Maxim
Antipina, Maria
Novoselova, Marina
Sukhorukov, Gleb
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a core-shell composite material comprising: a core optionally comprising an active ingredient compound; a shell structure comprising at least two alternating layers; the alternating layers being a protein layer and a polyphenol layer; and optionally a polyelectrolyte layer interfacing said core and said shell structure, said polyelectrolyte layer being disposed adjacent to said protein layer or said polyphenol layer, wherein said shell structure is selected to be resistant to degradation under gastric conditions but is degradable by one or more intestinal enzymes. In a preferred embodiment the protein is bovine serum albumin (BSA) or pepsin, the polyphenol layer is tannin or tannic acid, and the shell structure is degradable by pepsin.
A granular composition that comprises one or more microorganisms, two or more plant powders and a biodegradable water-absorbent agent. Also provided is a method of producing a granular composition by admixing a composition comprising two or more plant powders and a biodegradable water-absorbent agent, and (i) one or more lubricants to form a dough, and processing the dough to form granules, or (ii) coating a substrate with the dough to form the granular composition. The microorganism can be located in the admixture, the dough or both the admixture and the dough. The granular composition is applied to soil to, for example, kill or control pests, maintain or increase plant or crop growth, maintain or increase pasture production, maintain or increase plant, crop or pasture yield, deliver probiotics to grazing animals or livestock, and/or bioremediate the soil.
C12N 1/04 - Preserving or maintaining viable microorganisms
A23K 10/18 - Addition of microorganisms or extracts thereof, e.g. single-cell proteins, to feeding-stuff compositions of live microorganisms
A23K 40/10 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by agglomerationShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by granulation, e.g. making powders
C05F 11/08 - Organic fertilisers containing added bacterial cultures, mycelia or the like
The present invention provides granules comprising a deformable core, a binder and an exterior coating, in addition to methods of manufacturing and using such granules, for example, for controlling pests and improving plant health and production, such as treating the soil to reduce pests or to increase pasture production. 5
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates
C05F 11/08 - Organic fertilisers containing added bacterial cultures, mycelia or the like
C05G 5/00 - Fertilisers characterised by their form
The present invention provides granules comprising a core, a binder and an exterior coating that at least partially coats the core and that reduces the water permeability of the granule wherein the exterior coating comprises a polymeric compound, in addition to methods of manufacturing and using such granules, for example, for controlling pests and improving plant health and production, such as treating the soil to reduce pests or to increase pasture production.
A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
C05F 11/08 - Organic fertilisers containing added bacterial cultures, mycelia or the like
C05G 5/00 - Fertilisers characterised by their form
Described herein is an automated body condition score (BCS) measurement apparatus and methods of use. More specifically, an apparatus and methods of use are described that automate the process of testing an animal's body condition score and minimise animal handling and errors in measurement of body condition score.
The invention provides methods and materials for increasing at least one of root biomass and above-ground biomass and in a Poaceae plant by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant. The invention also provides methods and materials producing a Poaceae plant with at least one of increased root biomass and increased above-ground biomass, by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant.
The invention provides methods and materials for increasing root biomass in a plant, by increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant. The invention also provides methods and materials for producing a plant increased root biomass, the method comprising the step of increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant.
The invention provides methods and materials for increasing at least one of root biomass and above-ground biomass and in a Poaceae plant by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant. The invention also provides methods and materials producing a Poaceae plant with at least one of increased root biomass and increased above-ground biomass, by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant.
The invention provides methods and materials for increasing root biomass in a plant, by increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant. The invention also provides methods and materials for producing a plant increased root biomass, the method comprising the step of increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant.
A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates
Provided are methods of reducing milk somatic cell count using L-arginine supplementation of lactating ruminant animals during gestation, and/or during the lactation phase post parturition to decrease somatic cell count in milk produced by the animals.
A61K 31/198 - Alpha-amino acids, e.g. alanine or edetic acid [EDTA]
A23C 9/14 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment
57.
Acyltransferase polynucleotides, polypeptides and methods of use
The invention provides chimeric DGAT1 proteins comprising: a) at their N-terminal ends, an N-terminal portion of a first DGAT1 protein, and b) at their C-terminal ends, a C-terminal portion of a second DGAT1 protein. The chimeric DGAT proteins show enhanced activity relative to at least one of the first DGAT1 protein and the second DGAT1 protein. The chimeric DGAT proteins of the invention can be expressed in cells to increase cellular lipid accumulation and/or modify the cellular lipid profile. The invention also provides polynucleotides encoding the chimeric DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or chimeric DGAT1 proteins, and methods using the chimeric DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
58.
Enhanced acyltransferase polynucleotides, polypeptides and methods of use
The invention provides modified DGAT1 proteins that are modified in the N-terminal region upstream of the acyl-Co A binding site. The modified DGAT proteins show enhanced activity, without reduced protein accumulation when expressed in cells. The modified DGAT1 proteins of the invention can be expressed in cells to increase cellular lipid accumulation and/or modify the cellular lipid profile. The invention also provides polynucleotides encoding the modified DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or modified DGAT proteins, and methods using the modified DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
This invention relates to a method of altering the composition of animal waste, the method including the step of introducing DCD internally to an animal such that animal waste acts as a carrier so that the DCD affects the conversion of nitrogen containing compounds once the waste has been excreted from the animal, wherein the DCD is introduced internally to the animal to achieve an excretion rate for the DCD in the animal's urine of at least substantially 7 kilograms per hectare.
The invention provides a novel DGAT1 protein with improved properties over known DGAT proteins, particularly known DGAT1 proteins from plants. The novel DGAT1 protein of the invention can be expressed in cells to increase cellular lipid accumulation. Expression of the DGAT1 protein of the invention in cells results in a higher level of lipid than any of several other plant DGAT1 proteins tested by the applicants. The invention provides polynucleotides encoding the novel DGAT1 protein of SEQ ID NO:39, constructs, cells, plant, plant parts and progeny comprising the polynucleotides, and methods of use of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention.
C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
62.
A METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPTIMISING THE QUALITY OF MEAT
Described herein is a meat quality control process and meat product. More specifically, a method of optimising meat quality including a combination of steps of fast freezing, thawing and aging is described that produces a meat with comparable attributes to chilled (never frozen) meat. The meat product itself and control system for optimising production of the meat product are also described.
F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F25D 23/12 - Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartmentsCombinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
63.
Method for detection of viable endophyte in plants
The invention provides a method and compositions for detecting the presence of viable endophyte in a plant, the method comprising germinating seed and excising a young leaf, optionally preparing an extract from the young leaf, and performing antibody, nucleic acid, or preferably PCR-based methods to detect the viable endophyte, wherein at least one primer hybridizes to the intergenic region (IGS) of the ribosomal repeat region of a specific endophyte when used in a PCR-based method. The invention provides a new method for rapid identification of both viable beneficial endophytes and any viable contaminating endophytes, as opposed to any non-viable endophytes, by detecting the presence of endophytes in the first leaf of germinated plants.
The invention provides a method for encapsulating a protein of interest, the method comprising the step of expressing a fusion protein comprising an N-terminal region of a rearrangement hot spot (RHS)-repeat-containing protein fused to the protein of interest. The invention further provides applications for the encapsulation, release and delivery of the protein of interest. The invention also encompasses the encapsulated protein of interest and compositions comprising the encapsulated protein of interest. The invention also provides uses of the encapsulated protein of interest, optionally after release from encapsulation, to control pests. The encapsulated protein of interest may for example be produced via expression in a plant to control a pest of the plant, such as an insect pest.
THE GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Australia)
GRASSLANZ TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (New Zealand)
Inventor
Hume, David, Edward
Johnson, Richard, David
Simpson, Wayne, Roydon
Card, Stuart, Douglas
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to at least one epichloae fungal endophyte strain which when combined with at least one species of Secale spp. confers at least some level of pest protection on the Secale spp. plant. In particular the invention relates to an isolated strain of epichloae fungal endophyte selected from the group consisting of AR3039 (NRRL# 50716), AR3046 (NRRL# 50576), AR3049 (NRRL#50577), AR3050 (NRRL# 50578), AR3064 (NRRL# 50718), AR3067 (NRRL# 50719), AR3068 (NRRL# 50720), AR3073 (NRRL# 50721), AR3074 (NRRL# 50722), AR3076 (NRRL# 50723), and AR3078 (NRRL# 50724), and combinations thereof, to a Secale spp. plant infected with a fungal endophyte wherein Secale spp. is not a natural host of the endophyte, to a method of making a stable host plant/epichloae fungal endophyte combination, to a method of conferring at least some level of pest protection on a host Secale spp. plant, and to a Secale spp. seed infected with an epichloae fungal endophyte.
THE GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Australia)
Inventor
Hume, David, Edward
Johnson, Richard, David
Simpson, Wayne, Roydon
Card, Stuart, Douglas
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to at least one epichloae fungal endophyte strain which when combined with at least one species of Secale spp. confers at least some level of pest protection on the Secale spp. plant. In particular the invention relates to an isolated strain of epichloae fungal endophyte selected from the group consisting of AR3039 (NRRL# 50716), AR3046 (NRRL# 50576), AR3049 (NRRL#50577), AR3050 (NRRL# 50578), AR3064 (NRRL# 50718), AR3067 (NRRL# 50719), AR3068 (NRRL# 50720), AR3073 (NRRL# 50721), AR3074 (NRRL# 50722), AR3076 (NRRL# 50723), and AR3078 (NRRL# 50724), and combinations thereof, to a Secale spp. plant infected with a fungal endophyte wherein Secale spp. is not a natural host of the endophyte, to a method of making a stable host plant/epichloae fungal endophyte combination, to a method of conferring at least some level of pest protection on a host Secale spp. plant, and to a Secale spp. seed infected with an epichloae fungal endophyte.
The invention relations to a method of determining milk characteristics for individual animals within a cohort of milking animals, where the method is characterised by the steps of: a) recording individual identification of animals present at a milking shed for a milking event; b) recording the timing of the milking event for individual animals; c) measuring at least one milk characteristic of milk collected from the cohort of milking animals; d) correlating the identification of an individual animal with the timing of the milking event to develop a profile of one or more milk characteristics for the individual animal. A system for implementing the method is also claimed. The inventive method and system has particular application for determination of characteristics of milk from a selected animal from a group of animals, particularly, but not limited to, milk yield, based on measurement of an ensemble of milk production from a group of animals, such as a dairy herd or cohort of dairy cows.
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA (NRC) (Canada)
AGRESEARCH LIMITED (New Zealand)
Inventor
Roberts, Nicholas John
Curran, Amy Christina
Winichayakul, Somrutai
Roldan, Marissa
Scott, Richard William
Taylor, David Charles
Marillia, Elizabeth-France
Abstract
The invention provides chimeric DGAT1 proteins comprising: a) at their N-terminal ends, an N- terminal portion of a first DGAT1 protein, and b) at their C-terminal ends, a C-terminal portion of a second DGAT1 protein. The chimeric DGAT proteins show enhanced activity relative to at least one of the first DGAT1 protein and the second DGAT1 protein. The chimeric DGAT proteins of the invention can be expressed in cells to increase cellular lipid accumulation and/or modify the cellular lipid profile. The invention also provides polynucleotides encoding the chimeric DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or chimeric DGAT1 proteins, and methods using the chimeric DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
69.
ENHANCED ACYLTRANSFERASE POLYNUCLEOTIDES, POLYPEPTIDES, AND METHODS OF USE
The invention provides modified DGAT1 proteins that are modified in the N-terminal region upstream of the acyl-Co A binding site. The modified DGAT proteins show enhanced activity, without reduced protein accumulation when expressed in cells. The modified DGAT1 proteins of the invention can be expressed in cells to increase cellular lipid accumulation and/or modify the cellular lipid profile. The invention also provides polynucleotides encoding the modified DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or modified DGAT proteins, and methods using the modified DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
70.
NOVEL ACYLTRANSFERASE POLYNUCLEOTIDES, POLYPEPTIDES, AND METHODS OF USE
The invention provides a novel DGAT1 protein with improved properties over known DGAT proteins, particularly known DGAT1 proteins from plants. The novel DGAT1 protein of the invention can be expressed in cells to increase cellular lipid accumulation. Expression of the DGAT1 protein of the invention in cells results in a higher level of lipid than any of several other plant DGAT1 proteins tested by the applicants. The invention provides polynucleotides encoding the novel DGAT1 protein of SEQ ID NO:39, constructs, cells, plant, plant parts and progeny comprising the polynucleotides, and methods of use of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention.
C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
71.
IMPROVED ACYLTRANSFERASE POLYNUCLEOTIDES, POLYPEPTIDES, AND METHODS OF USE
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA (NRC) (Canada)
Inventor
Roberts, Nicholas John
Curran, Amy Christina
Winichayakul, Somrutai
Roldan, Marissa
Scott, Richard William
Taylor, David, Charles
Marillia, Elizabeth-France
Abstract
The invention provides chimeric DGAT1 proteins comprising: a) at their N-terminal ends, an N- terminal portion of a first DGAT1 protein, and b) at their C-terminal ends, a C-terminal portion of a second DGAT1 protein. The chimeric DGAT proteins show enhanced activity relative to at least one of the first DGAT1 protein and the second DGAT1 protein. The chimeric DGAT proteins of the invention can be expressed in cells to increase cellular lipid accumulation and/or modify the cellular lipid profile. The invention also provides polynucleotides encoding the chimeric DGAT1 proteins, cells and compositions comprising the polynucleotides or chimeric DGAT1 proteins, and methods using the chimeric DGAT1 proteins to produce oil.
C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
The invention provides a methods and compositions for detecting the presence of viable endophyte in a plant, the method comprising detecting the presence of an endophyte in a young leaf or extract thereof, from the plant, wherein detecting the presence of the endophyte in the young leaf or extract is indicative of the presence of viable endophyte in the plant.
C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganismUse of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocidesCompositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
The invention provides methods for increasing the rate of CO2 assimilation in photosynthetic cells and plants. The invention involves reducing or preventing lipid recycling, and/or expressing modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the photosynthetic cells and plants. The invention also provides methods for increasing oil production in plants, via expression of modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the non-photosynthetic tissues/organs of plants. The method also optionally includes the step of extracting the oil from the non-photosynthetic tissues/organs of the plant, or processing the oil rich non-photosynthetic tissues/organs into animal or biofuel feedstocks.
C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
C12N 1/13 - Unicellular algaeCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
74.
METHODS FOR INCREASING CO2 ASSIMILATION AND OIL PRODUCTION IN PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS
The invention provides methods for increasing the rate of CO2 assimilation in photosynthetic cells and plants. The invention involves reducing or preventing lipid recycling, and/or expressing modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the photosynthetic cells and plants. The invention also provides methods for increasing oil production in plants, via expression of modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the non-photosynthetic tissues/organs of plants. The method also optionally includes the step of extracting the oil from the non-photosynthetic tissues/organs of the plant, or processing the oil rich non-photosynthetic tissues/organs into animal or biofuel feedstocks.
The present application relates to an ultrasonic device and associated method. The device includes a frequency generator configured to generate an oscillating signal having a predetermined frequency and power level. An ultrasonic transducer is configured to receive the oscillating signal and generate a mechanical vibration, wherein the frequency and amplitude of the mechanical vibration are controlled by the oscillating signal. A tool is configured to vibrate in response to the mechanical vibration, and at least one processor is configured to receive at least one operational characteristic relating to the vibration of the tool, and determine at least one property of material in contact with the tool using the operational characteristic in combination with predetermined values.
B06B 3/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for transmitting mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency involving a change of amplitude
76.
Modified oil encapsulating proteins and uses thereof
2 assimilation in photosynthetic cells and plants, and involves reducing or preventing lipid recycling, and/or expressing modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the photosynthetic cells and plants. Also provided are methods for increasing oil production in plants, via expression of modified oleosins in the non-photosynthetic tissues/organs of plants. The method also optionally includes the step of extracting the oil from the non-photosynthetic tissues/organs of the plant, or processing the oil rich non-photosynthetic tissues/organs into animal or biofuel feedstocks.
C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
The invention provides a novel MYB class transcription factor gene (nucleic acid sequences, protein sequences, and variants and fragments thereof) designated MYB14 by the applicants, that is useful for manipulating the production of flavonoids, specifically condensed tannins, in plants. The invention provides the isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding proteins with at least 70% identity to any one of MYB14 polypeptide sequences of SEQ ID NO: 14 and 46 to 54. The invention also provides, constructs, vectors, host cells, plant cells and plants genetically modified to contain the polynucleotide. The invention also provides methods for producing plants with altered flavonoid, specifically condensed tannin production, making use of the MYB14 nucleic acid molecules of the invention.
This invention relates to a method of determining the weight distribution of a population the method characterised by the steps of a) determining a likely weight range for members within the population b) enabling a plurality of members of the population to impact on a weighing device wherein multiple members may be on the weighing device at one time, c) recording inputs from the weighing device wherein each input corresponds to the presence of the multiple members on the weighing device at one time, d) using values derived from the inputs and applying an algorithm to specify a number of subsets, each of the subsets representing a discrete number or proportion of members with weight values associated with same.
An apparatus and method of removing meat from the vicinity of a rib bone of a rib rack of an animal, including the steps of: a) securing the rack to a support member; b) sensing the location and/or orientation of a rib bone of the rack with respect to the support member using a sensing system; c) processing data received from the sensing system in a controller to determine the location and/or orientation of the rib bone with respect to the support member; d) using the location and/or orientation information from the controller to orient the support member and a meat separation device relative to one another so that an edge of a blade of the meat separation device is aligned with an edge of the rib bone; and e) operating the meat separation device to remove a portion of meat from at least part of the rib bone.
A formulation for parenteral administration which includes selenomethionine and at least one oil-based vehicle. The formulation is used for elevating the selenium levels in the blood, milk and/or meat of an animal. These products (i.e. milk and meat) and the formulation itself are used to meet the selenium nutritional requirement for growth and health in a selenium deficient animal.
The invention relates to a system and method for processing of fibres and particulates such as wool, wherein material is placed within a receptacle configured to allow the ingress and egress of treatment fluid, conveyed to a treatment fluid application area, treated with a treatment fluid, and conveyed from the treatment fluid application area.
The invention provides a novel MYB class transcription factor gene (nucleic acid sequences, protein sequences, and variants and fragments thereof) designated MYB14 by the applicants, that is useful for manipulating the production of flavonoids, specifically condensed tannins, in plants. The invention provides the isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding proteins with at least 70% identity to any one of MYB14 polypeptide sequences of SEQ ID NO: 14 and 46 to 54. The invention also provides, constructs, vectors, host cells, plant cells and plants genetically modified to contain the polynucleotide. The invention also provides methods for producing plants with altered flavonoid, specifically condensed tannin production, making use of the MYB14 nucleic acid molecules of the invention.
C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
The invention provides compositions and methods for manipulating the production of flavonoids, specifically condensed tannins, in plants. The invention provides the isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1 to 5 and variants and fragments thereof. The invention provides the polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides. The invention also provides, constructs, vectors, host cells, plant cells and plants genetically modified to contain the polynucleotides. The invention also provides methods for producing plants with altered flavonoid, specifically condensed tannin production, making use of polynucleotides of the invention.
The invention provided modified oleosins including at least one artificially introduce cysteine. The invention provided methods and compositions for producing the modified oleosins. The invention provides polynucleotides encoding the modified oleosins, and constructs and host cells comprising the polynucleotides. The invention also provides methods for producing oil bodies, comprising the modified oleosins, in vivo and in vitro. The invention also provides methods for producing oil in host cells and plants. The invention also provides animal feed and biofuel sources comprising the oil bodies, host cells or plants of the invention.
The invention provided modified oleosins including at least one artificially introduce cysteine. The invention provided methods and compositions for producing the modified oleosins. The invention provides polynucleotides encoding the modified oleosins, and constructs and host cells comprising the polynucleotides. The invention also provides methods for producing oil bodies, comprising the modified oleosins, in vivo and in vitro. The invention also provides methods for producing oil in host cells and plants. The invention also provides animal feed and biofuel sources comprising the oil bodies, host cells or plants of the invention.
Described is the method and use of AR584 endophyte (AGAL deposit no. NM98/04676 dated 12 May 1998) or variations in endophyte as exemplified by AR584, to produce a grass cultivar and AR584 combination wherein the plant or a part thereof produced by the combination retains viable AR584 endophyte after treatment with fungicide and/or after being subjected to elevated temperature or humidity.
A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates
A method of preparing a dermal papilla cell culture which assists the aggregative behaviour of the cells, including the steps of, a) collecting a wool bearing skin sample from a sheep, b) isolating a wool follicle from the surrounding dermis from the wool bearing skin sample, c) excising a dermal papilla from the isolated wool follicle, d) transferring the excised dermal papilla to a growth medium; and e)maintaining the excised dermal papilla in the growth medium to allow proliferation of dermal papilla cells.
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
Determination of the methylation status of individual selected Cp/G dinucleotides/ CpG groups 5' to the coding region of selected genes, preferably in a perinatal tissue sample such as umbilical cord, can be used to predict future development of diverse phenotypic characteristics, such as indices of body composition indicative of, for example, obesity or low bone mineral content, indices of impaired cardiovascular structure or function, ability to learn and cognitive function, neurobehavourial problems and allergic disorders such as atopic eczema.
The invention provides a novel MYB class transcription factor gene (nucleic acid sequences, protein sequences, and variants and fragments thereof) designated MYB14 by the applicants, that is useful for manipulating the production of flavonoids, specifically condensed tannins, in plants. The invention provides the isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding proteins with at least 70% identity to any one of MYB14 polypeptide sequences of SEQ ID NO: 14 and 46 to 54. The invention also provides,constructs, vectors, host cells, plant cells and plants genetically modified to contain the polynucleotide. The invention also provides methods for producing plants with altered flavonoid, specifically condensed tannin production, making use of the MYB14nucleic acid molecules of the invention.
The invention provides a novel MYB class transcription factor gene (nucleic acid sequences, protein sequences, and variants and fragments thereof) designated MYB14 by the applicants, that is useful for manipulating the production of flavonoids, specifically condensed tannins, in plants. The invention provides the isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding proteins with at least 70% identity to any one of MYB14 polypeptide sequences of SEQ ID NO: 14 and 46 to 54. The invention also provides, constructs, vectors, host cells, plant cells and plants genetically modified to contain the polynucleotide. The invention also provides methods for producing plants with altered flavonoid, specifically condensed tannin production, making use of the MYB14 nucleic acid molecules of the invention.
The present invention relates to constructs including one or more nucleic acids encoding two or more oleosin repeat units, and methods of use thereof. The present invention also relates to recombinant polypeptides including two or more oleosin repeat units, and methods of use thereof.
C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
A composition to help or improve gastrointestinal health with includes L. plantarum AGR 1526 which is publicly available from DSM under accession number DSM 2648.
The invention relates to uses and methods relating to grass and endophyte combinations to repel avian species from the grass and endophyte combination. In particular, methods are described to select grass and endophyte combinations in order to enhance or maximise the repellent effect. Preferred endophyte and grass combinations are described which are based on the selection methods and include AR4, AR5, AR8 and AR94 (Deposit Nos. V07/029054, V07/029055, V07/029056, V07/029057) in Lolium cultivars as well as AR601, AR602, AR603, and AR604 (Deposit Nos.V07/029058, V07/029059, V07/029060, V07/029061) in Festuca cultivars.
This invention relates to improvements in and relating to oil production in plants and seeds. In particular, this invention relates to methods and constructs for increasing the ratio of oleosin/polyoleosin to TAG synthesising enzymes in seeds, or for producing oleosin/polyoleosin and TAG synthesising enzymes in plants, including in the vegetative portions, or for modulating the amount of TAG synthesising enzymes produced in plants. The invention also relates to new plants comprising nucleic acid sequences comprised by such constructs.
A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
C07H 21/00 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids
C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
This invention relates to a method of increasing the selenium content of protein sources of an animal by oral administration of a tablet containing at least one selenium source. Also described is a composition and use of same for increasing the selenium content of animal protein sources by oral administration of the composition, containing at least one selenium source, preferably selenomethionine.
This invention relates to a pesticidal compositions containing at least one pyrrolizidine alkaloid compound derived from a plant and endophyte combination, and applying the pesticidal compositions to another plant without pesticidal protection, where upon application of the composition, the plant confers pest protection. The pyrrolizidine alkaloid compound is of Formula (I) wherein: R = H or CH3 and R' = H, CH3, CHO, COCH3.
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
A01N 63/04 - Microbial fungi; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
