Brenda A Lowe

US Patent:

7122715, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Sep 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/957660

Inventors:

John A. Korte - Westerly RI, US
Brenda A. Lowe - Mystic CT, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

C12N 15/10
C12N 15/82
C12N 15/87
C12N 15/33

US Classification:

800278, 800260, 800279, 800292, 800293, 800300, 800312, 8003201, 800288, 435 912, 435462, 435468, 435470

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to transgenic plants. More specifically, it relates to methods and compositions for the introduction of DNA using circular molecules that are not able to replicate outside a host cell. The circular molecules contain site-specific recombination sequences and allow transformation of host cells with DNA comprising only selected sequences of interest.

US Patent:

7560611, Jul 14, 2009

Filed:

Feb 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/054330

Inventors:

Whitney Adams - Mystic CT, US
Brandon Davis - North Stonington CT, US
Lubomyr Kucher - Groton CT, US
Brenda Lowe - Mystic CT, US
Michael Spencer - Mystic CT, US
Michael T. Mann - Groton CT, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A01H 1/00
C12N 15/82
C12N 15/87

US Classification:

800278

Abstract:

The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.

US Patent:

7759545, Jul 20, 2010

Filed:

Jun 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/455229

Inventors:

Brenda A. Lowe - Mystic CT, US
Paul S. Chomet - Mystic CT, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A01H 1/00
A01H 1/02

US Classification:

800275, 800266, 800267

Abstract:

The current invention provides methods and compositions for producing an elite line of enhanced for transformability. Compositions comprising an elite germplasm exhibiting increased transformability are disclosed. Further provided are methods for breeding maize such that enhanced transformability traits may be transferred to a desired germplasm. The plants and methods of the invention represent a valuable new tool for the creation of elite transgenic plants, preferably having one or more added beneficial characteristics.

US Patent:

7937890, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Aug 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/192932

Inventors:

Whitney Adams - Mystic CT, US
Brandon Davis - North Stonington CT, US
Lubomyr Kucher - Groton CT, US
Brenda Lowe - Mystic CT, US
Michael Spencer - Mystic CT, US
Michael T. Mann - Groton CT, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A01C 1/00
A01G 7/00
A01H 4/00

US Classification:

47 581SE

Abstract:

The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.

US Patent:

7939325, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Aug 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/201890

Inventors:

Brandon Davis - North Stonington CT, US
Lubomyr Kucher - Waterford CT, US
Brian Martinell - Mt. Horeb WI, US
Jyoti Rout - Wildwood MO, US
Brenda Lowe - Mystic CT, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

C12N 15/00

US Classification:

435440

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.

US Patent:

8124411, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/848554

Inventors:

Anisha Akula - Madison WI, US
David R. Duncan - St. Charles MO, US
Brenda A. Lowe - Mystic CT, US
Michael T. Mann - Dardenne Prairie MO, US
William L. Petersen - Roxbury WI, US
Jyoti R. Rout - Niantic CT, US
David D. Songstad - Ballwin MO, US
Joel B. Wilks - East Hampton CT, US
Wanggen Zhang - Wildwood MO, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

C12N 5/04
C12N 5/10

US Classification:

435419, 435440, 435410, 435412, 435420

Abstract:

A method of producing a stably transformed corn plant in a single container is demonstrated. This method allows for the automation of the transformation process and reduces labor, material, and ergonomic costs associated with traditional plant tissue culture systems.

US Patent:

8395020, Mar 12, 2013

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/848648

Inventors:

Jyoti R. Rout - Niantic CT, US
Brenda A. Lowe - Mystic CT, US
John Purcell - Mystic CT, US
Anne Spelletich - Pawcatuck CT, US
Michael Spencer - Mystic CT, US
Melissa Way - Westerly RI, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

C12N 15/82
C12N 15/87

US Classification:

800278, 800293, 800295, 435410, 435412, 435420, 4354301, 435431, 435469

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.

US Patent:

8513016, Aug 20, 2013

Filed:

Jan 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/355312

Inventors:

Anisha Akula - Madison WI, US
David R. Duncan - St. Charles MO, US
Brenda A. Lowe - Mystic CT, US
Michael T. Mann - Dardenne Prairie MO, US
William L. Petersen - Roxbury WI, US
Jyoti R. Rout - Niantic CT, US
David D. Songstad - Ballwin MO, US
Joel B. Wilks - East Hampton CT, US
Wanggen Zhang - Wildwood MO, US

Assignee:

Monsanto Technology LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

C12N 5/00

US Classification:

435420, 435410, 435412, 435424, 4354301, 435431, 800295

Abstract:

A method of producing a stably transformed corn plant in a single container is demonstrated. This method allows for the automation of the transformation process and reduces labor, material, and ergonomic costs associated with traditional plant tissue culture systems.