Abstract

Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC411’ that is characterized by its fruit that is large and very firm with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag, and its flowers that are self-fertile.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 6/74 - Rosaceae, e.g. strawberry, apple, almond, pear, rose, blackberry or raspberry
• A01H 5/02 - Flowers

Abstract

Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC424’ that is characterized by its very late fruit harvest, its flowers that are self-fertile, its large fruit with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, and its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 6/74 - Rosaceae, e.g. strawberry, apple, almond, pear, rose, blackberry or raspberry

Abstract

Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC414’ that is characterized by its mid-season fruit harvest, its fruit that is large and very firm with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, its flowers that are self-fertile, its fruit with good storage potential in regular air MAP bag, and its slight nose dimple on the calyx at the end of the fruit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 6/74 - Rosaceae, e.g. strawberry, apple, almond, pear, rose, blackberry or raspberry

Abstract

Prunus avium tree named ‘SPC495’ that is characterized by its very late fruit harvest, its flowers that are self-fertile, its large fruit with a desirable appearance, its fruit with a low level of natural splitting, and its good storage potential in regular air MAP bag.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 6/74 - Rosaceae, e.g. strawberry, apple, almond, pear, rose, blackberry or raspberry

Abstract

The present application describes polypeptides comprising a variant Fc chain that exhibits enhanced accumulation in an organism and methods of producing the same. A method of enhancing accumulation of a protein is also described. The present application also describes polypeptides which specifically bind to intimin on an Escherichia coli cell, including antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, and methods of producing the same. Also described is a method of preventing or reducing colonization of E. coli in the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal. A method of detecting the presence of E. coli in a sample is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria
• A61K 39/40 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum bacterial
• A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
• C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
• C07K 16/46 - Hybrid immunoglobulins
• C12N 15/13 - Immunoglobulins
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 21/08 - Monoclonal antibodies
• G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

Abstract

The present application provides compounds, compositions and methods to reduce, alleviate or treat various enteric diseases and disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease. The compounds are xyloglucan-containing prodrugs, referred to herein as glyco-caged prodrugs, of formula (I) or (II), xyloglucan-β-O—RD (I), xyloglucan-β-O-LSI-RD (II).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/61 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule the organic macromolecular compound being a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof
• A61K 31/573 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone substituted in position 21, e.g. cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone or aldosterone
• A61K 31/58 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids containing heterocyclic rings, e.g. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium or digitogenin
• A61K 31/196 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group the amino group being directly attached to a ring, e.g. anthranilic acid, mefenamic acid, diclofenac, chlorambucil
• A61K 31/5415 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one sulfur as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. sulthiame ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. phenothiazine, chlorpromazine, piroxicam
• A61K 31/44 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof
• A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
• A61K 38/16 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
• A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• A61K 35/741 - Probiotics
• A61K 35/742 - Spore-forming bacteria, e.g. Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, clostridium or Lactobacillus sporogenes
• A61K 35/744 - Lactic acid bacteria, e.g. enterococci, pediococci, lactococci, streptococci or leuconostocs
• A61P 1/12 - Antidiarrhoeals

Abstract

Methods of identifying a soybean cyst nematode or a strain thereof which is virulent against a strain of soybeans resistant to soybean cyst nematode infection include determining whether the soybean cyst nematode or strain thereof exhibits one or more predetermined genetic virulence indicators. The virulence indicators are determined from differences observed between transcripts formed by expression of one or more genes in a genome of an individual virulent soybean cyst nematode and transcripts formed by expression of the one or more genes in a genome of an avirulent soybean cyst nematode. Methods for identifying the genetic virulence indicators are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6809 - Methods for determination or identification of nucleic acids involving differential detection
• C12Q 1/6888 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms

Abstract

A system for delivering fertilizer to the roots of a plant includes coated fertilizer particles. The coating can include a cellulose derivative, optionally a fatty acid, and a component, such as an aptamer, which binds specifically to a material, such as serine, which is released by the roots of the plant when the plant is actively taking up nutrients from the soil. The permeability of the coating increases when the coated particles are exposed to the material released by the roots of the plant. Thus, nutrient release from the coated fertilizer particles is synchronized with uptake of the nutrients by the plant during active growth. Advantages of the system may include one or more of improved nitrogen use efficiency by the plant, improved crop productivity, and/or reduced leaching of fertilizer from the soil.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05G 5/30 - Layered or coated, e.g. dust-preventing coatings
• A01G 29/00 - Root feedersInjecting fertilisers into the roots
• C05C 9/00 - Fertilisers containing urea or urea compounds
• C09D 101/08 - Cellulose derivatives
• C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith
• A01G 22/00 - Cultivation of specific crops or plants not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Venturia inaequalis) due to the presence of the VF gene and its mid-season bloom period (similar timing to Golden Delicious).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 6/74 - Rosaceae, e.g. strawberry, apple, almond, pear, rose, blackberry or raspberry

Abstract

Fumonisins are a type of mycotoxin that contaminate different products, for example, feed and food products, including corn-based products, which can lead to serious health risks to humans and livestock. Current methods for detoxifying fumonisin-contaminated products are complex and expensive. The present disclosure provides a recombinant microbial host cell expressing an heterologous polypeptide having fumonisin amine oxidase activity, the recombinant microbial host cell comprising an heterologous nucleic acid molecule encoding the heterologous polypeptide having fumonisin amine oxidase activity, a variant thereof or a fragment thereof. The heterologous polypeptide having fumonisin amine oxidase activity can be used to detoxify a fumonisin mycotoxin present in feed and food products, for example from grains and products derived from grains.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 5/20 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation or detoxification
• A21D 8/04 - Methods for preparing doughTreating dough prior to baking treating dough with microorganisms or enzymes
• A23K 10/38 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms from waste material from distillers' or brewers' waste
• A23K 20/189 - Enzymes

Abstract

StreptococcuspneumoniaeYersinia enterocoliticaEscherichia coliEscherichia coli EF-Tu.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• C07K 14/24 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Enterobacteriaceae (F), e.g. Citrobacter, Serratia, Proteus, Providencia, Morganella, Yersinia
• C07K 14/245 - Escherichia (G)
• C07K 14/315 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Streptococcus (G), e.g. Enterococci
• G01N 33/53 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor
• G01N 33/66 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving blood sugars, e.g. galactose
• G16B 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for analysing two-dimensional or three-dimensional molecular structures, e.g. structural or functional relations or structure alignment
• G16B 15/30 - Drug targeting using structural dataDocking or binding prediction
• G16C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

Improved processes for rationally-designing and producing biomolecules are disclosed herein. More specifically, disclosed processes comprise the steps of (i) selecting at least one biomolecule suitable for modification; (ii) obtaining at least one structure of the at least one biomolecule; (iii) simulating the molecular dynamics of the at least one structure to generate dynamic information about at least one position within the at least one structure; (iv) using the dynamic information to calculate a score for the at least one position; (v) comparing the score with at least one reference score to identify at least one target position within the biomolecule suitable for modification; and (vi) modifying the at least one target position. As proof-of-concept, the disclosed processes were used to rationally-design and produce maltooligosaccharide-detecting biosensors based on Streptococcus pneumoniae MalX, homogalacturonan breakdown product-detecting biosensors based on Yersinia enterocolitica TogB, and biosensors for observing conformational changes based on Escherichia coli EF-Tu.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G16B 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for analysing two-dimensional or three-dimensional molecular structures, e.g. structural or functional relations or structure alignment
• G16B 15/30 - Drug targeting using structural dataDocking or binding prediction
• G16C 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• C07K 14/24 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Enterobacteriaceae (F), e.g. Citrobacter, Serratia, Proteus, Providencia, Morganella, Yersinia
• C07K 14/245 - Escherichia (G)
• C07K 14/315 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Streptococcus (G), e.g. Enterococci
• G01N 33/53 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor
• G01N 33/66 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving blood sugars, e.g. galactose

Goods & Services

(1) Fresh fruit

Abstract

Klebsiella nif genes. The method can be used to generate plants which have the capability of fixing atmospheric elemental nitrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase

Abstract

A method, and related kits, for identifying swine predicted to have one or more of elevated skeletal muscle levels of carnosine and improved meat quality includes determining a genotype of the swine with respect to one or more of the SLC15A4 c.658G>A single nucleotide polymorphism and the SLC15A4 c.818G>A single nucleotide polymorphism. Swine having the GG genotype at the SLC15A4 c.658G>A locus or the GG genotype at the SLC15A4 c.818G>A locus or the SLC15A4 c.658GG/c.818GG diplotype have been found to have higher muscle carnosine levels and/or improved meat quality parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6851 - Quantitative amplification
• C12Q 1/6809 - Methods for determination or identification of nucleic acids involving differential detection
• C12Q 1/686 - Polymerase chain reaction [PCR]

Abstract

β---RDβ---LSI-RD (II).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/61 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule the organic macromolecular compound being a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof
• A61K 31/573 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone substituted in position 21, e.g. cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone or aldosterone
• A61K 31/58 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids containing heterocyclic rings, e.g. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium or digitogenin
• A61K 31/618 - Salicylic acidDerivatives thereof having the carboxyl group in position 1 esterified, e.g. salsalate
• A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
• C07H 15/00 - Compounds containing hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals directly attached to hetero atoms of saccharide radicals
• C07H 15/20 - Carbocyclic rings
• C07J 5/00 - Normal steroids containing carbon, hydrogen, halogen, or oxygen, substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane, and substituted in position 21 by only one singly bound oxygen atom
• C07J 71/00 - Steroids in which the cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene skeleton is condensed with a heterocyclic ring

Abstract

The present application provides compounds, compositions and methods to reduce, alleviate or treat various enteric diseases and disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease. The compounds are xyloglucan-containing prodrugs, referred to herein as glyco-caged prodrugs, of formula (I) or (II), xyloglucan-ß-O-RD (I), xyloglucan-ß-O-LSI-RD (II).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/61 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule the organic macromolecular compound being a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof
• A61K 31/573 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone substituted in position 21, e.g. cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone or aldosterone
• A61K 31/58 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids containing heterocyclic rings, e.g. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium or digitogenin
• A61K 31/618 - Salicylic acidDerivatives thereof having the carboxyl group in position 1 esterified, e.g. salsalate
• A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
• C07H 15/00 - Compounds containing hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals directly attached to hetero atoms of saccharide radicals
• C07H 15/20 - Carbocyclic rings
• C07J 5/00 - Normal steroids containing carbon, hydrogen, halogen, or oxygen, substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane, and substituted in position 21 by only one singly bound oxygen atom
• C07J 71/00 - Steroids in which the cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene skeleton is condensed with a heterocyclic ring

Goods & Services

(1) Fresh fruit, namely, pears

Abstract

Clostridium perfringens pilus polypeptide includes an assembled pilus or the pilus subunits CnaA, FimA and/or FimB.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/08 - Clostridium, e.g. Clostridium tetani
• A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
• C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria
• G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

Abstract

A system for delivering fertilizer to the roots of a plant includes coated fertilizer particles. The coating can include a cellulose derivative, optionally a fatty acid, and a component, such as an aptamer, which binds specifically to a material, such as serine, which is released by the roots of the plant when the plant is actively taking up nutrients from the soil. The permeability of the coating increases when the coated particles are exposed to the material released by the roots of the plant. Thus, nutrient release from the coated fertilizer particles is synchronized with uptake of the nutrients by the plant during active growth. Advantages of the system may include one or more of improved nitrogen use efficiency by the plant, improved crop productivity, and/or reduced leaching of fertilizer from the soil.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith
• A01G 29/00 - Root feedersInjecting fertilisers into the roots
• C05G 3/00 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity
• 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

Abstract

Fumonisins are a type of mycotoxin that contaminate different products, for example, feed and food products, including corn-based products, which can lead to serious health risks to humans and livestock. Current methods for detoxifying fumonisin-contaminated products are complex and expensive. The present disclosure provides a recombinant microbial host cell expressing an heterologous polypeptide having fumonisin amine oxidase activity, the recombinant microbial host cell comprising an heterologous nucleic acid molecule encoding the heterologous polypeptide having fumonisin amine oxidase activity, a variant thereof or a fragment thereof. The heterologous polypeptide having fumonisin amine oxidase activity can be used to detoxify a fumonisin mycotoxin present in feed and food products, for example from grains and products derived from grains.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/06 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on nitrogen containing compounds as donors (1.4, 1.5, 1.7)
• A21D 2/26 - Proteins
• A23K 10/10 - Animal feeding-stuffs obtained by microbiological or biochemical processes
• A23K 10/14 - Pretreatment of feeding-stuffs with enzymes
• A23L 5/20 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation or detoxification
• A62D 3/02 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by biological methods, i.e. processes using enzymes or microorganisms
• C12N 1/15 - Fungi Culture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 1/19 - YeastsCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase

Abstract

A method of transforming a mitochondrion of a plant cell to express a nitrogenase enzyme includes exposing the plant cell to a mitochondrial-targeting nanocarrier polypeptide and one or more nucleic acids encoding the nitrogenase enzyme. The one or more genes encoding the nitrogenase enzyme can be one or more Klebsiella nif genes. The method can be used to generate plants which have the capability of fixing atmospheric elemental nitrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
• C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

KlebsiellaKlebsiella nif genes. The method can be used to generate plants which have the capability of fixing atmospheric elemental nitrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase

Abstract

A method for decontaminating a biological material contaminated with a trichothecene mycotoxin bearing a 3-hydroxy group, such as deoxynivalenol or vomitoxin, involves oxidation or epimerization of the 3-hydroxy group to convert the mycotoxin into a product with reduced toxicity. The method includes exposing the biological material to a first enzyme having activity to oxidize the 3-hydroxy group of the trichothecene mycotoxin to a 3-oxo group. The oxidized product can be exposed to a second enzyme having activity to reduce the 3-oxo group to a 3-hydroxy group having a stereochemical configuration different from that of the 3-hydroxy group of the trichothecene mycotoxin.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/90 - Isomerases (5.)
• A01N 63/02 - Substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms or animals
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/61 - Isomerases (5)
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12P 17/16 - Preparation of heterocyclic carbon compounds with only O, N, S, Se, or Te as ring hetero atoms containing two or more hetero rings

Abstract

A method of preventing intramammary infection and accelerating involution by administration of a biological response modifier, specifically a chitosan solution, to the teat of a lactating mammal at drying-off A chitosan solution neutralized with a weak base such as β-glycerophosphate can remain liquid at room temperature for injection into a teat, but can form a hydrogel at body temperature inside the teat. The neutralized chitosan solution can also be optionally co-administered with a teat sealant.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/722 - ChitinChitosan
• C08L 5/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
• C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
• A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 47/10 - AlcoholsPhenolsSalts thereof, e.g. glycerolPolyethylene glycols [PEG]PoloxamersPEG/POE alkyl ethers
• C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels

Goods & Services

(1) Computer software to estimate and reduce greenhouse gases from farms

Abstract

A new cultivar of apple tree, ‘SPA766’, that is characterized by its fruit with skin that has a red over color with prominent medium sized lenticels, its fruit that is crisp with a pleasant tasting, its fruit that has a medium storage period, and its weak vigor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits

Abstract

An immunogenic polypeptide selected from an isolated Clostridium perfringens pilus polypeptide, a variant of the pilus polypeptide; a fragment of the pilus polypeptide; and a fragment of the variant, is useful for the preparation of a vaccine for the treatment or prevention of enteric necrosis in poultry. The isolated Clostridium perfringens pilus polypeptide includes an assembled pilus or the pilus subunits CnaA, FimA and/or FimB.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/33 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Clostridium (G)
• A61K 39/08 - Clostridium, e.g. Clostridium tetani
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants
• C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria
• C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins
• C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
• G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

Abstract

An immunogenic polypeptide selected from an isolated Clostridium perfringens pilus polypeptide, a variant of the pilus polypeptide; a fragment of the pilus polypeptide; and a fragment of the variant, is useful for the preparation of a vaccine for the treatment or prevention of enteric necrosis in poultry. The isolated Clostridium perfringens pilus polypeptide includes an assembled pilus or the pilus subunits CnaA, FimA and/or FimB.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/33 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Clostridium (G)
• A61K 39/08 - Clostridium, e.g. Clostridium tetani
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants
• C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria
• C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins
• C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
• G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

Abstract

This application pertains to Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) virus like particles (VLPs), methods of producing them, and expression constructs for making them. In particular, this application relates to VLPs produced with the PEDv M protein alone and in combination with PEDv E. protein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants
• C07K 14/165 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 7/01 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophages, modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/50 - Coronaviridae, e.g. infectious bronchitis virus, transmissible gastroenteritis virus
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• C12N 15/79 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts

Abstract

This application pertains to Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) virus like particles (VLPs), methods of producing them, and expression constructs for making them. In particular, this application relates to VLPs produced with the PEDv M protein alone and in combination with PEDv E. protein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants
• C07K 14/165 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• C12N 15/50 - Coronaviridae, e.g. infectious bronchitis virus, transmissible gastroenteritis virus
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• C12N 15/79 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 7/01 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophages, modified by introduction of foreign genetic material

Abstract

A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree, ‘SPC342’, that is characterized by its very high fruit stem pull force, its large fruit with an attractive appearance, its flowers that are not self-fertile, its distinctive maroon spots on its leaves, and its good fruit storage capacity in MAP (modified atmosphere packaging).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits

Abstract

A method, and related kits, for identifying swine predicted to have one or more of elevated skeletal muscle levels of carnosine and improved meat quality includes determining a genotype of the swine with respect to one or more of the SLC15A4 c.658A>G single nucleotide polymorphism and the SLC15A4 c.818G>A single nucleotide polymorphism. Swine having the AA genotype at the SLC15A4 c.658A>G locus or the GG genotype at the SLC15A4 c.818G>A locus or the SLC15A4 c.658AA/c.818GG diplotype have been found to have higher muscle carnosine levels and/or improved meat quality parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
• A01K 67/02 - Breeding vertebrates
• A23L 13/00 - Meat productsMeat mealPreparation or treatment thereof
• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

Abstract

Functionalizable nanopatterned monolayers comprise one or more block copolymers, each containing one or more hydrophobic blocks and one or more hydrophilic blocks. The one or more hydrophilic blocks of at least one of the block copolymers can be terminated by a modifiable functional group, to which a functional moiety, such as a biological molecule, can be attached. The surface concentration of the modifiable functional groups on the monolayer can be controlled by adjusting the properties of the block copolymers, such as their size, their chemical makeup, and the relative proportion of the block copolymer containing the modifiable functional group, and the conditions, such as surface pressure, under which the monolayer is formed and/or transferred to a substrate. The nanopatterned monolayer can be transferred to a substrate to form a functionalizable nanopatterned nanocoating, which is useful in applications such as biosensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 153/00 - Coating compositions based on block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnology for interacting, sensing or actuating, e.g. quantum dots as markers in protein assays or molecular motors
• C08J 7/12 - Chemical modification

Abstract

Microparticles include a matrix of an encapsulating material, in which are dispersed particles of a low melting point fat and a bioactive material, such as one or more probiotic bacteria. The microparticles are formed by preparing an emulsion of melted low melting point fat in an aqueous mixture of the encapsulating material, cooling the emulsion below the melting point of the low melting point fat, dispersing the bioactive material in the emulsion and spray drying the emulsion. The particles of solid low melting point fat are believed to protect the bioactive material from heat damage during the spray drying process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/04 - Preserving or maintaining viable microorganisms
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23P 10/30 - Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives
• A23P 10/35 - Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives with oils, lipids, monoglycerides or diglycerides
• A23L 33/135 - Bacteria or derivatives thereof, e.g. probiotics
• A23D 7/05 - Working-up characterised by essential cooling
• A61K 35/747 - Lactobacilli, e.g. L. acidophilus or L. brevis
• A61K 9/16 - AgglomeratesGranulatesMicrobeadlets
• A61K 47/42 - ProteinsPolypeptidesDegradation products thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, gelatin or zein
• B01J 13/04 - Making microcapsules or microballoons by physical processes, e.g. drying, spraying
• C12N 11/04 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier entrapped within the carrier, e.g. gel or hollow fibres
• A23D 7/005 - Edible oil or fat compositions containing an aqueous phase, e.g. margarines characterised by ingredients other than fatty acid triglycerides
• A23D 9/05 - Forming free-flowing pieces

Abstract

Compositions including a nanocomplex of a polynucleotide with a cell-penetrating peptide and a quaternary phosphonium salt, such as tetrabutylphosphonium bromide (TBPB), are useful for delivering polynucleotides such as DNA or RNA into cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
• A61K 47/24 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, halogen, nitrogen or sulfur, e.g. cyclomethicone or phospholipids
• A61K 47/42 - ProteinsPolypeptidesDegradation products thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, gelatin or zein
• A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
• C07H 21/02 - 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 ribosyl as saccharide radical

Abstract

Rubus idaeus, ‘BC92915’, that is characterized by its upright to semi-upright plant habit, its fruit that is large in size and conical to trapezoidal in shape, its fruit that matures early and machine harvests very well, and its resistance to aphids and root rot.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits

Abstract

A method of preventing intramammary infection and accelerating involution by administration of a biological response modifier, specifically a chitosan solution, to the teat of a lactating mammal at drying-off A chitosan solution neutralized with a weak base such as ß-glycerophosphate can remain liquid at room temperature for injection into a teat, but can form a hydrogel at body temperature inside the teat. The neutralized chitosan solution can also be optionally co-administered with a teat sealant.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/722 - ChitinChitosan
• A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof

Abstract

A method of preventing intramammary infection and accelerating involution by administration of a biological response modifier, specifically a chitosan solution, to the teat of a lactating mammal at drying-off A chitosan solution neutralized with a weak base such as β-glycerophosphate can remain liquid at room temperature for injection into a teat, but can form a hydrogel at body temperature inside the teat. The neutralized chitosan solution can also be optionally co-administered with a teat sealant.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/722 - ChitinChitosan
• A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof

Abstract

Bacterial strains, or extracts thereof, are effective to control, treat or prevent infection of solanaceous plants with Phytophthora infestans, the causative agent of potato late blight disease. Also provided are biopesticidal formulations containing one or more of the bacterial strains or extracts thereof, and the use of the bacterial strains, extracts or biopesticidal formulations in the control, treatment and/or prevention of potato late blight disease.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/20 - BacteriaSubstances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• A01N 63/22 - Bacillus
• A01N 63/27 - Pseudomonas
• A01P 15/00 - Biocides for specific purposes not provided for in groups

Abstract

Bacterial strains, or extracts thereof, are effective to control, treat or prevent infection of solanaceous plants with Phytophthora infestans, the causative agent of potato late blight disease. Also provided are biopesticidal formulations containing one or more of the bacterial strains or extracts thereof, and the use of the bacterial strains, extracts or biopesticidal formulations in the control, treatment and/or prevention of potato late blight disease.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/02 - Substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms or animals
• 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
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides

Abstract

A new cultivar of apple tree, ‘SPA493’, that is characterized by its spreading tree habit that is easy to manage, its moderate growth rate, its medium sized fruit that is globose in shape, its fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, its fruit with skin that is yellow in color heavily blushed with red, its fruit that has a very long storage period, and its mid to late harvest period in British Columbia, Canada.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits

Abstract

Microparticles include a matrix of an encapsulating material, in which are dispersed particles of a low melting point fat and a bioactive material, such as one or more probiotic bacteria. The microparticles are formed by preparing an emulsion of melted low melting point fat in an aqueous mixture of the encapsulating material, cooling the emulsion below the melting point of the low melting point fat, dispersing the bioactive material in the emulsion and spray drying the emulsion. The particles of solid low melting point fat are believed to protect the bioactive material from heat damage during the spray drying process.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23L 33/135 - Bacteria or derivatives thereof, e.g. probiotics
• A23P 10/30 - Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives
• A61K 35/741 - Probiotics
• A61K 35/747 - Lactobacilli, e.g. L. acidophilus or L. brevis
• A61K 47/42 - ProteinsPolypeptidesDegradation products thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, gelatin or zein
• B01J 13/04 - Making microcapsules or microballoons by physical processes, e.g. drying, spraying
• C12N 11/04 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier entrapped within the carrier, e.g. gel or hollow fibres

Abstract

Microparticles include a matrix of an encapsulating material, in which are dispersed particles of a low melting point fat and a bioactive material, such as one or more probiotic bacteria. The microparticles are formed by preparing an emulsion of melted low melting point fat in an aqueous mixture of the encapsulating material, cooling the emulsion below the melting point of the low melting point fat, dispersing the bioactive material in the emulsion and spray drying the emulsion. The particles of solid low melting point fat are believed to protect the bioactive material from heat damage during the spray drying process.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
• A61K 35/741 - Probiotics
• A61K 35/747 - Lactobacilli, e.g. L. acidophilus or L. brevis
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23L 33/135 - Bacteria or derivatives thereof, e.g. probiotics
• A23P 10/30 - Encapsulation of particles, e.g. foodstuff additives
• A61K 47/42 - ProteinsPolypeptidesDegradation products thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, gelatin or zein
• B01J 13/04 - Making microcapsules or microballoons by physical processes, e.g. drying, spraying
• C12N 11/04 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier entrapped within the carrier, e.g. gel or hollow fibres

Goods & Services

(1) A ground-based pitfall trap for use with or without attractants to monitor and/or mass trap the click beetle stage of various wireworm species and other ground-dwelling invertebrates

Abstract

Prunus avium, ‘SPC136’, characterized by its mid-season fruit harvest, its flowers that are not self-fertile, lateness of bloom, its intermediate precocity of fruit bearing, its upright growth habit, its fruit skin that is wine red in color and flesh that is dark red to black in color, its large flowers with wide petals, and its firm, very large, kidney-shaped fruit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

Prunus avium, ‘SPC103’, characterized by its very late harvest season, its flowers that are self-fertile, its intermediate to high precocity of fruit bearing, its spreading growth habit with horizontal one year-old shoots, its fruit skin and flesh that is dark red-purple in color with juice that is high in sweetness, and its firm and moderately juicy fruit that is kidney to cordate in shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

Prunus avium, ‘13S2101’, characterized by its very late harvest season, its flowers that are self-fertile, its moderate precocity of fruit bearing, its spreading growth habit with horizontal one year-old shoots, its fruit skin and flesh that is red color with juice that is high in sweetness, and its firm fruit that is elongate to cordate in shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

The present description relates to a process for the psychrophilic anaerobic digestion of high organic solids content waste, such as farm manure or municipal waste, comprising the steps of contacting the high organic solids content waste to an inoculum comprising anaerobic bacteria in a digester and reacting the high organic solids content waste with the inoculum at a temperature below 25°C to allow digestion of the high organic solids content waste.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 11/04 - Anaerobic treatmentProduction of methane by such processes
• B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless
• C02F 3/28 - Anaerobic digestion processes
• C05F 17/00 - Preparation of fertilisers characterised by biological or biochemical treatment steps, e.g. composting or fermentation
• C05F 3/00 - Fertilisers from human or animal excrements, e.g. manure
• C05F 7/00 - Fertilisers from waste water, sewage sludge, sea slime, ooze or similar masses
• C05F 9/00 - Fertilisers from household or town refuse
• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic

Abstract

The present description relates to a process for the psychrophilic anaerobic digestion of ammonia-rich waste, such as farm manure or municipal waste, comprising the steps of contacting the ammonia-rich waste to an inoculum comprising anaerobic bacteria in a digester and reacting the ammonia-rich waste with the inoculum at a temperature below 25°C to allow digestion of the ammonia-rich waste.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 11/04 - Anaerobic treatmentProduction of methane by such processes
• B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless
• C02F 3/28 - Anaerobic digestion processes
• C05F 17/00 - Preparation of fertilisers characterised by biological or biochemical treatment steps, e.g. composting or fermentation
• C05F 3/00 - Fertilisers from human or animal excrements, e.g. manure
• C05F 7/00 - Fertilisers from waste water, sewage sludge, sea slime, ooze or similar masses
• C05F 9/00 - Fertilisers from household or town refuse
• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic

Abstract

A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘CA 33’, characterized by its semi-double flowers that are golden yellow in color with a salmon orange blush, its semi-upright plant form, its repeat blooming habit, its satiny foliage with good tolerance to rust and black spot, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 3a.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘CA 29’, characterized by its semi-double flowers that open medium yellow in color with pink margins, maturing to medium pink with dark pink margins and fading to a cream color with dark pink margins; creating a multicolored effect, its flower buds that are medium yellow in color with dark pink margins, its continuous blooming habit, its glossy foliage with good resistance to powdery mildew, rust and black spot, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 3a.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

Provided are organelle targeting nanocarriers, including peptides, which act to deliver biological molecules such as nucleic acids to non-nuclear organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts. Also provided are methods for genetic transformation of non-nuclear organelles using such nanocarriers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• A01K 67/027 - New or modified breeds of vertebrates
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor

Abstract

Provided are organelle targeting nanocarriers, including peptides, which act to deliver biological molecules such as nucleic acids to non-nuclear organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts. Also provided are methods for genetic transformation of non-nuclear organelles using such nanocarriers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01K 67/027 - New or modified breeds of vertebrates
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
• C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor

Abstract

A biological process for removing hydrogen sulphide from biogas is disclosed. The process involves injecting a small quantity of air into the gas phase or the liquid phase of a psychrophilic bioreactor to allow microbial flora to convert the hydrogen sulphide into elemental sulphur.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/84 - Biological processes
• B01D 53/52 - Hydrogen sulfide
• C12S 5/00 - Treatment of emulsions, gases or foams
• C02F 11/04 - Anaerobic treatmentProduction of methane by such processes
• C12P 3/00 - Preparation of elements or inorganic compounds except carbon dioxide
• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic

Abstract

Methods for increasing the levels of avenanthramides in oats through false malting is disclosed. Oats are first subject to induction or enhancement of a secondary dormancy, and then malted for up to 5 days at an elevated temperature. The malted but not germinated oats are then dried and used as is, or further processed or milled to produce food, feed, nutraceutical or personal care products and ingredients. Methods are also provided for rendering non-dormant oats dormant and thus suitable for false malting.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/899 - Poaceae or Gramineae (Grass family), e.g. bamboo, corn or sugar cane
• A23K 20/111 - Aromatic compounds
• C12P 13/02 - Amides, e.g. chloramphenicol
• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• A23L 7/25 - Fermentation of cereal malt or of cereal by malting
• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives

Goods & Services

(1) Apples; apple trees.

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use or process of use of a sequencing batch reactor for eliminating prion in specified risk materials and for measuring the efficacy of a sequencing batch reactor to degrade prion proteins in specified risk materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/37 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving hydrolase involving peptidase or proteinase
• A23L 3/3571 - Microorganisms; Enzymes
• A62D 3/02 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by biological methods, i.e. processes using enzymes or microorganisms
• C02F 3/28 - Anaerobic digestion processes
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12Q 1/02 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving viable microorganisms
• C02F 11/02 - Biological treatment
• C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

Abstract

The invention provides a bacterial isolate defined by accession number 040408-1 filed with the International Depository Authority of Canada. The bacteria are capable of detoxifying trichothecene mycotoxins. Also provided are compositions comprising the bacteria and methods of preventing or treating food or foodstuffs that are contaminated or susceptible to contamination with trichothecene mycotoxins. Kits are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• A23L 3/3571 - Microorganisms; Enzymes
• C12Q 1/02 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving viable microorganisms

Abstract

The subject invention provides low fiber, yellow-seeded canola, and related canola meal and animal feed. Oil produced from this seed has at least 68% oleic acid and no more than 3% linolenic acid, relative to the total fatty acids in the oil. Specific canola lines exhibiting these characteristics are also provided. Canola seed offering the combined advantages of excellent oil together with high-quality meal has not heretofore been provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/10 - Seeds

Abstract

Methods for increasing the levels of avenanthramides in oats through false malting is disclosed. Oats are first subject to induction or enhancement of a secondary dormancy, and then malted for up to 5 days at an elevated temperature. The malted but not germinated oats are then dried and used as is, or further processed or milled to produce food, feed, nutraceutical or personal care products and ingredients. Methods are also provided for rendering non-dormant oats dormant and thus suitable for false malting.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 13/02 - Amides, e.g. chloramphenicol
• A61K 31/196 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group the amino group being directly attached to a ring, e.g. anthranilic acid, mefenamic acid, diclofenac, chlorambucil
• A61K 36/899 - Poaceae or Gramineae (Grass family), e.g. bamboo, corn or sugar cane
• B02C 9/00 - Other milling methods or mills specially adapted for grain
• C12C 1/047 - Influencing the germination by chemical or physical means
• C12P 1/00 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes

Abstract

Methods for increasing the levels of avenanthramides in oats through false malting is disclosed. Oats are first subject to induction or enhancement of a secondary dormancy, and then malted for up to 5 days at an elevated temperature. The malted but not germinated oats are then dried and used as is, or further processed or milled to produce food, feed, nutraceutical or personal care products and ingredients. Methods are also provided for rendering non-dormant oats dormant and thus suitable for false malting.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 13/02 - Amides, e.g. chloramphenicol
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23L 1/10 - containing cereal-derived products
• A23L 1/168 - Cereal granules or flakes to be cooked and eaten hot, e.g. oatmeal
• A61K 31/196 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group the amino group being directly attached to a ring, e.g. anthranilic acid, mefenamic acid, diclofenac, chlorambucil
• A61K 36/899 - Poaceae or Gramineae (Grass family), e.g. bamboo, corn or sugar cane
• B02C 9/00 - Other milling methods or mills specially adapted for grain
• C12P 1/00 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes
• C12C 1/047 - Influencing the germination by chemical or physical means

Abstract

The invention provides a bacterial isolate defined by accession number 180507-1 filed with the International Depository Authority of Canada. The bacteria are capable of degrading trichothecene mycotoxins. Also provided are compositions comprising the bacteria and methods of preventing or treating food, foodstuffs, crops and harvested crops that are contaminated or susceptible to contamination with trichothecene mycotoxins. Kits are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor

Abstract

Methods of combining seeds that have been differentially treated with various single or blended insecticides and/or other additives for low risk attract-and-kill or push-pull strategies for the management of insect pests such as wireworms are disclosed. A combination of seeds for controlling insect pests is also disclosed. The combination comprises a First seed treated with one or more insecticides; and a Second seed for attracting and/or directing soil insect pests to the First seed. The invention describes various combinations of First and Second seeds, where pest insects are directed to ultimately end up at the First seeds that have been treated with a lethal insecticide, and the Second seeds act in various ways to increase control efficacy by attracting and/or directing the pest insects to the First seeds.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/20 - Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
• A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
• A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
• A01N 43/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings
• A01N 43/86 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with nitrogen atoms and oxygen or sulfur atoms, as ring hetero atoms six-membered rings with one nitrogen atom and either one oxygen atom or one sulfur atom in positions 1,3
• A01N 47/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom not being member of a ring and having no bond to a carbon or hydrogen atom, e.g. derivatives of carbonic acid the carbon atom having no bond to a nitrogen atom
• A01N 47/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom not being member of a ring and having no bond to a carbon or hydrogen atom, e.g. derivatives of carbonic acid the carbon atom having a double or triple bond to nitrogen, e.g. cyanates, cyanamides
• A01N 51/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds having the sequences of atoms O—N—S, X—O—S, N—N—S, O—N—N or O-halogen, regardless of the number of bonds each atom has and with no atom of these sequences forming part of a heterocyclic ring
• A01N 53/02 - Esters containing the group , wherein the carbon atom marked with an asterisk is acyclic or part of a ring or ring systemThio-analogues thereof
• A01P 19/00 - Pest attractants
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

The invention relates to isolated diacylglycerol acyltransferases and polynucleotide sequences encoding the DGAT enzymes; polynucleotide constructs, vectors and host cells incorporating the polynucleotide sequences; and methods of producing and using same. Also provided are transformed cells and transgenic plants, with enhanced oil accumulation and quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/54 - Transferases (2)
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 1/19 - YeastsCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• 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

Abstract

The invention relates to isolated diacylglycerol acyltransferases and polynucleotide sequences encoding the DGAT enzymes; polynucleotide constructs, vectors and host cells incorporating the polynucleotide sequences; and methods of producing and using same. Also provided are transformed cells and transgenic plants, especially Camelina sativa plant, with enhanced oil accumulation and quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/54 - Transferases (2)
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 1/19 - YeastsCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• 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
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials

Abstract

The production of interleukin-24 (IL-24) cytokine in plants is described. A plant optimized nucleic acid molecule encoding a IL-24 polypeptide is disclosed. Also described are genetic constructs comprising a regulatory region operably linked to a plant optimized nucleic acid molecule encoding a IL-24 polypeptide. The regulatory region may be an inducible promoter. Also disclosed are methods of transforming a plant, portion thereof, or plant cell with the genetic construct and method of using a plant, a portion of a plant or a plant cell that expresses IL-24.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/24 - Interleukins
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
• C07K 14/54 - Interleukins [IL]
• C12N 15/65 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression using markers
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• 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 14/78 - Connective tissue peptides, e.g. collagen, elastin, laminin, fibronectin, vitronectin or cold insoluble globulin [CIG]

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of rose, distinguished by its deep red flowers, disease resistance and cold tolerance.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

The invention provides a bacterial isolate defined by accession number 180507-1 filed with the International Depository Authority of Canada. The bacteria are capable of degrading trichothecene mycotoxins. Also provided are compositions comprising the bacteria and methods of preventing or treating food, foodstuffs, crops and harvested crops that are contaminated or susceptible to contamination with trichothecene mycotoxins. Kits are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• A01G 7/06 - Treatment of growing trees or plants, e.g. for preventing decay of wood, for tingeing flowers or wood, for prolonging the life of plants
• A01M 17/00 - Apparatus for the destruction of vermin in soil or in foodstuffs
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23L 1/015 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation, detoxification (A23L 1/211 takes precedence);;
• A23L 1/03 - containing additives (A23L 1/05, A23L 1/30, A23L 1/308 take precedence);;
• A23L 1/30 - containing additives (A23L 1/308 takes precedence);;
• C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins
• C12P 17/06 - Oxygen as only ring hetero atoms containing a six-membered hetero ring, e.g. fluorescein

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of rose plant, distinguished by its medium pink flowers with a light yellow center, disease resistance and new shoot colour.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

A method for producing one or more than one isoflavonoid compound in a plant is described. The method comprises providing a production plant comprising one or more than one nucleotide sequence encoding isoflavone glycosyltransferase operatively linked to a heterologous promoter, isoflavone malonyltransferase operatively linked to a heterologous promoter, or both isoflavone glycosyltransferase operatively linked to a heterologous promoter and isoflavone malonyltransferase operatively linked to a heterologous promoter. The one or more than one nucleotide sequence is expressed in the production plant, to produce the one or more than one isoflavonoid compound. Preferably, the production plant contains all the other necessary enzymes of isoflavonoid biosynthesis to produce the one or more than one isoflavonoid compound.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/54 - Transferases (2)
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C07H 17/075 - Benzo[b]pyran-2-ones
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12P 17/06 - Oxygen as only ring hetero atoms containing a six-membered hetero ring, e.g. fluorescein
• C12P 19/60 - Preparation of O-glycosides, e.g. glucosides having an oxygen of the saccharide radical directly bound to a non-saccharide heterocyclic ring or a condensed ring system containing a non-saccharide heterocyclic ring, e.g. coumermycin, novobiocin
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells

Abstract

Method for expressing a single chain fragment in transgenic plants by introducing into a plant cell a DNA construct. The DNA construct has nucleic acid sequences encoding a variable heavy chain; a variable light chain; and an elastin-like polypeptide (ELP). The variable light chain and the variable heavy chain being part of the single chain fragment and forming a binding site for an antigen. The ELP has a number of repeats of Val-Pro-Gly-Xaa-Gly, wherein Xaa is any amino acid and the number of repeats is between 2 and 80.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C07K 14/78 - Connective tissue peptides, e.g. collagen, elastin, laminin, fibronectin, vitronectin or cold insoluble globulin [CIG]
• C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
• C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
• C07K 19/00 - Hybrid peptides
• C12N 15/12 - Genes encoding animal proteins
• C12N 15/13 - Immunoglobulins
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 21/08 - Monoclonal antibodies

Abstract

A process of aqueous protein extraction from Brassicaceae oilseed meal, such as canola, commercial canola meal or yellow mustard, to obtain a napin-rich protein extract, a cruciferin-rich protein extract, and a low-protein residue. The process comprising the steps of performing aqueous extraction of the Brassicaceae oilseed meal at a pH of from about 2.5 to about 5.0 to obtain a soluble napin-rich protein extract and a cruciferin-rich residue followed by performing aqueous extraction of the cruciferin-rich residue to obtain a soluble cruciferin-rich protein extract and a low- protein residue. The cruciferin-rich residue may be treated with cell wall degrading enzymes to obtain a cruciferin-rich fraction The cruciferin-rich protein products may be substantially free of napin protein and may be useful as a non-allergenic food product for human consumption.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds
• C07K 1/14 - ExtractionSeparationPurification
• A23L 1/305 - Amino acids, peptides or proteins 

Abstract

A pesticidal composition derived from pyrolysis of tobacco. The composition exhibits insecticidal efficacy, particularly versus the Colorado potato beetle, which is known to be resistant to many other insecticides. The efficacy of the composition is not directly related to nicotine content of the composition. The composition can therefore be formulated in a manner having reduced toxicity compared with nicotine sulfate. The composition can also be made using tobacco feedstocks having reduced nicotine content, for example tobacco stalks. In addition to the pesticidal pyrolyzate, the pyrolysis process produces a non-hazardous ash from the tobacco leaves that is easily disposed of.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 65/38 - Solanaceae [Potato family], e.g. nightshade, tomato, tobacco or chilli pepper
• A01N 25/02 - 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 containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
• A01N 25/08 - 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 containing solids as carriers or diluents
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

A new apple variety distinguished by resistance to apple scab; good cold storage ability; desirable eating characteristics including soft and fine textured ivory colored flesh with some green and red venation surrounding the core, and flesh exhibiting absent to very weak browning after cutting; and the skin has solid, complete red coloration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

A method for altering the level of one or more carotenoids in a plant or a tissue within the plant is provided. Method comprises introducing a nucleic acid sequence comprising a regulatory region operatively associated with a silencing nucleotide sequence that reduces or eliminates the expression of a lycopene epsilon cyclase into the plant, and expressing the silencing nucleotide sequence. Expression of the sequence reduces the level of the lycopene epsilon cyclase in the plant or within a tissue of the plant, and results in altering one or more carotenoids.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A01H 3/00 - Processes for modifying phenotypes
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase

Abstract

Monarda didyma ‘AChall’, that is characterized by its deep red-purple blossoms that are present abundantly in June through August. The new variety is mid sized in height with an upright oval plant habit, is hardy in U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 8, and exhibits dark green semi-glossy foliage that has shown resistant to powdery mildew.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

There is provided a method of producing a plant composition comprising dehydrosoyasaponin I (D-I), the method comprising the steps of extracting a plant flour with a solvent capable of extracting soyasaponins to produce an extract, and treating the extract with light. Also provided are compositions produced according to the method of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/704 - Compounds having saccharide radicals attached to non-saccharide compounds by glycosidic linkages attached to a carbocyclic compound, e.g. phloridzin attached to a condensed carbocyclic ring system, e.g. sennosides, thiocolchicosides, escin, daunorubicin, digitoxin
• A61K 31/575 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of three or more carbon atoms, e.g. cholane, cholestane, ergosterol, sitosterol
• A61K 36/48 - Fabaceae or Leguminosae (Pea or Legume family)CaesalpiniaceaeMimosaceaePapilionaceae
• B01J 19/08 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor
• C07H 15/256 - Polyterpene radicals
• C07J 63/00 - Steroids in which the cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene skeleton has been modified by expansion of only one ring by one or two atoms
• A01P 7/00 - Arthropodicides
• A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
• A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation

Abstract

The growing controversy over GM/novel-trait crops and food products that possess novel industrial or nutritional traits has resulted in an increased need for technologies for rapid and reliable identification of GM/novel-trait crops at the various stages of production and processing. An Identity Preservation (IP) system is designed to provide assurances that the desired traits are present (or absent) in a product from the seed source through all steps of production and delivery. The present invention relates to a process of identity preservation for cereal crops and the grain they produce. We describe herein a visual seed identity system that permits the traceability of particular genetic characteristics of wheat or triticale using a dominant seed colour marker that is visually observable in admixed seed populations. In one example, the invention relates traceability of genetically modified crops or crops that express novel traits and their genetic characteristics in selfing, out-crossing and admixture situations with traditional, non-genetically modified or non-novel trait crops. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes introducing the Bperu and/or C1 regulatory genes under the control of a seed-specific promoter as seed colour markers into wheat or triticale, resulting in seeds with a distinct colour selected from red, blue, purple, grey, brown and black.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 1/02 - Methods or apparatus for hybridisationArtificial pollination
• A01H 3/00 - Processes for modifying phenotypes
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention discloses fungal isolates of Phoma macrostoma or extracts obtained therefrom, useful for the control of broad leaf weeds, including Canada thistle, perennial sowthistle, dandelion, scentless chamomile, false cleavers, chickweed, wild buckwheat, and field bindweed. The present invention also discloses biological control compositions comprising fungal isolates formulated in a growth medium for maintaining the viability of the fungal isolates when the biological control composition is applied to soil. The present invention also discloses a novel probe and primer pair sequence for use in detecting Phoma macrostoma isolates that exhibit biocontrol activity. The present invention also discloses methods of screening fungal isolates to determine if they exhibit biocontrol activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/04 - Microbial fungi;  Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01P 13/00 - HerbicidesAlgicides
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor
• C12P 19/34 - Polynucleotides, e.g. nucleic acids, oligoribonucleotides
• C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganismUse of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocidesCompositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for expressing a transgene in a host cell that permits transcriptional termination of the transgene to occur without having to rely on a functional termination site in the DNA used for the transformation. Additional 3' regulatory sequences and 3' end processing enhancing sequences and/or structures can be present in the transformation vector or as a fusion with the transgene of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
• C12N 1/15 - Fungi Culture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 5/04 - Plant cells or tissues
• C12N 1/19 - YeastsCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
• C12N 15/81 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for fungi for yeasts
• C12N 15/80 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for fungi
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• C12N 5/06 -

Goods & Services

Horticultural products, neither prepared nor processed, with the exception of peas and beans, fruit-bearing trees and fresh fruit.

Goods & Services

Horticultural products (except Alstroemeria, tailflower, gerbera, sea lavender and Fuschia) neither prepared nor processed; fruit-bearing trees and fruit (except melons), particularly cherry trees and cherries.

Goods & Services

Arbres fruitiers (à l'exception des pommiers) et fruits (à l'exception des pommes), particulièrement cerisiers et cerises.

Goods & Services

(1) Services to the media and the public for food and nutrition.

Abstract

TITLE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR DEFOLIATION INVENTORS Peter A. Poapst Max G. Anderson ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A composition and method for defoliating rutabaga to facilitate harvesting. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a peroxydisulfate and ethephon (2-chloroethyl-phosphonic acid).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 59/02 - SulfurSeleniumTelluriumCompounds thereof