Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides Ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to wheat plants comprising a genetic modification leading to reduced expression of at least one Amy 1 gene on chromosome 6B. The present disclosure further relates to grain from such plants and to products derived from the grain.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C12N 9/32 - Alpha-amylase from plant source
• 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

Abstract

A system configured to provide output indicative of crop spraying conditions in an agricultural region, the system including: an input configured to receive data from at least one monitoring physical tower, wherein the physical tower extends from ground level in the agricultural region, wherein the tower includes one or more anemometers configured to measure respective wind speeds at one or more predetermined heights above the ground level; a processor which is configured to process periodic values of respective wind speeds at the one or more predetermined heights above the ground level, thereby to derive a real-time measure representative of a local vertical turbulence characteristic for the location of the monitoring tower, wherein the real-time measure representative of a local vertical turbulence characteristic for the location of the monitoring tower is based on a standard deviation of vertical wind speed; and an output device which is configured to provide the output indicative of crop spraying conditions based on a comparison between: (i) the real-time measure representative of the local vertical turbulence characteristic; and (ii) one or more predetermined threshold values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01W 1/06 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed giving a combined indication of weather conditions
• G01W 1/00 - Meteorology
• G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions

Abstract

The present invention relates to a genetically modified plant which has enhanced resistance to one or more fungal pathogen(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• 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

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for inducing encystment of and/or stabilising ciliate cells. In particular, the present disclosure relates to polymers and polymeric solutions, including hydrocolloids, which may be used to induce encystment of trophont ciliate cells to form encysted ciliate cells and/or stabilise encysted cells. The present disclosure also relates to methods of infecting and/or colonising molluscs with the compositions and ciliates described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 11/04 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier entrapped within the carrier, e.g. gel or hollow fibres
• A01N 25/04 - Dispersions or gels
• 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 9/00 - Molluscicides
• C12N 1/10 - ProtozoaCulture media therefor
• C12N 11/10 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier the carrier being a carbohydrate

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 desaturases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid, comprising fatty acids in an esterified form.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C07C 57/02 - Unsaturated compounds having carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms with only carbon-to-carbon double bonds as unsaturation
• C07C 57/03 - Monocarboxylic acids
• C07C 67/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by interreacting ester groups, i.e. transesterification
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
• C11C 1/00 - Preparation of fatty acids from fats, fatty oils, or waxesRefining the fatty acids
• C11C 3/00 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis
• C11C 3/06 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by esterification of fats or fatty oils with glycerol
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with very low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A23L 7/20 - Malt products
• A23L 11/70 - Germinated pulse products, e.g. from soy bean sprouts

Abstract

The present invention relates to lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid wherein the docosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid may be preferentially esterified at the sn-2 position of triacylglycerol, and processes for producing and using the lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 69/587 - Monocarboxylic acid esters having at least two carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• C11B 3/10 - Refining fats or fatty oils by adsorption
• C11B 3/02 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• A61K 31/201 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic or linoleic acid
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• C11B 7/00 - Separation of mixtures of fats or fatty oils into their constituents, e.g. saturated oils from unsaturated oils
• C11C 3/00 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A61K 31/232 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A61K 36/185 - Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C11B 3/04 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with acids
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• A61K 31/23 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms
• C11B 3/12 - Refining fats or fatty oils by distillation

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid or microbial lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 69/587 - Monocarboxylic acid esters having at least two carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• A61K 31/201 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic or linoleic acid
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid or microbial lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11C 3/02 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by esterification of fatty acids with glycerol
• A61K 31/232 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A61K 31/231 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having one or two double bonds

Abstract

Systems and methods are for determining and/or forecasting local atmospheric stability and/or turbulence. This information can be used to inform decisions regarding crop spraying, such as whether the atmospheric conditions are sufficiently turbulent to avoid airborne spray fines drifting in an undesirable manner. For example, a spray drift hazard alert system can include a data logger. The data logger is configured to: receive local meteorological observation data from one or more sensors at a location, analyze the data to determine a local vertical turbulence characteristic indicative of a current level of vertical turbulence at the location, compare the vertical turbulence characteristic with a predetermined threshold of the vertical turbulence characteristic, and transmit information to a client device indicating whether local meteorological conditions are suitable for crop spraying based on the comparison between the vertical turbulence characteristic and the predetermined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01W 1/06 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed giving a combined indication of weather conditions
• G01W 1/00 - Meteorology
• G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to wheat plants comprising a genetic modification leading to reduced expression of at least one Amy1 gene on chromosome 6B. The present disclosure further relates to grain from such plants and to products derived from the grain.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 9/32 - Alpha-amylase from plant source

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to wheat plants comprising a genetic modification leading to reduced expression of at least one Amy1 gene on chromosome 6B. The present disclosure further relates to grain from such plants and to products derived from the grain.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/32 - Alpha-amylase from plant source
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing ethyl esters of polyunsaturated fatty acids, comprising transesterifying triacylglycerols in extracted plant lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C07C 67/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by interreacting ester groups, i.e. transesterification
• C11C 3/00 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07C 57/03 - Monocarboxylic acids
• C07C 57/02 - Unsaturated compounds having carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms with only carbon-to-carbon double bonds as unsaturation
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
• C11C 3/06 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by esterification of fats or fatty oils with glycerol
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C11C 1/00 - Preparation of fatty acids from fats, fatty oils, or waxesRefining the fatty acids

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to hydrogels composition comprising protist cells. In particular, the present disclosure relates to hydrogel compositions which may be used to encapsulate or suspend ciliated protist cells, and methods of preparing the same. The present disclosure further relates to methods of infecting molluscs with a ciliated protist cell, and methods and compositions for stabilising ciliated protist cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/10 - ProtozoaCulture media therefor
• A01N 25/04 - Dispersions or gels
• C12N 11/04 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier entrapped within the carrier, e.g. gel or hollow fibres
• C12N 11/08 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier the carrier being a synthetic polymer
• C12N 11/12 - Cellulose or derivatives thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for inducing encystment of and/or stabilising ciliate cells. In particular, the present disclosure relates to polymers and polymeric solutions, including hydrocolloids, which may be used to induce encystment of trophont ciliate cells to form encysted ciliate cells and/or stabilise encysted cells. The present disclosure also relates to methods of infecting and/or colonising molluscs with the compositions and ciliates described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/04 - Preserving or maintaining viable microorganisms
• A01N 25/00 - 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
• C12N 1/10 - ProtozoaCulture media therefor
• C12R 1/90 - Protozoa
• C12N 11/02 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier
• 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
• 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

The present invention relates to a genetically modified plant which has enhanced resistance to one or more fungal pathogen(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Processes of selection
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C07K 14/15 - Retroviridae, e.g. bovine leukaemia virus, feline leukaemia virus, human T-cell leukaemia-lymphoma virus
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• 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
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize

Abstract

The present invention relates to a genetically modified plant which has enhanced resistance to one or more fungal pathogen(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Processes of selection
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• C07K 14/15 - Retroviridae, e.g. bovine leukaemia virus, feline leukaemia virus, human T-cell leukaemia-lymphoma virus
• 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

Abstract

The present invention relates to lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid wherein the docosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid may be preferentially esterified at the sn-2 position of triacylglycerol, and processes for producing and using the lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 69/587 - Monocarboxylic acid esters having at least two carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• A61K 31/232 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate
• C11B 3/10 - Refining fats or fatty oils by adsorption
• C11B 3/02 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• A61K 31/201 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic or linoleic acid
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• C11B 7/00 - Separation of mixtures of fats or fatty oils into their constituents, e.g. saturated oils from unsaturated oils
• C11C 3/00 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A61K 36/185 - Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C11B 3/04 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with acids
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• A61K 31/23 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms
• C11B 3/12 - Refining fats or fatty oils by distillation

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to hydrogels composition comprising protist cells. In particular, the present disclosure relates to hydrogel compositions which may be used to encapsulate or suspend ciliated protist cells, and methods of preparing the same. The present disclosure further relates to methods of infecting molluscs with a ciliated protist cell, and methods and compositions for stabilising ciliated protist cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 25/22 - 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 ingredients stabilising the active ingredients
• A01N 25/10 - Macromolecular compounds
• A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A01H 15/00 - FungiLichens
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor
• 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
• C12R 1/645 - Fungi

Abstract

The present invention provides a wheat plant comprising an Rht-B1 allele which encodes an Rht-B1 (DELLA) polypeptide. Grain from a near-isogenic wheat line comprising the dwarfing Rht-B1c allele was subjected to sodium azide mutagenesis. Plants exhibiting early leaf elongation rates or mature plant height greater than the dwarf parent were selected and the Rht-B1 gene sequenced. This identified 35 mutated alleles of Rht-B1c. Similar methods were also used to identify mutant alleles of the dwarfing sln1d allele in barley, where DELLA is encoded by the sln1 gene.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

Embodiments generally relate to systems and methods for determining and/or forecasting local atmospheric stability and/or turbulence. This information can then be used to inform decisions regarding crop spraying, such as whether the atmospheric conditions are sufficiently turbulent to avoid airborne spray fines drifting in an undesirable manner, for example. Some embodiments relate to a spray drift hazard alert system comprising a data logger. The data logger is configured to: receive local meteorological observation data from one or more sensors at a location; analyse the data to determine a local vertical turbulence characteristic indicative of a current level of vertical turbulence at the location; compare the vertical turbulence characteristic with a predetermined threshold of the vertical turbulence characteristic; and transmit information to a client device indicating whether local meteorological conditions are suitable for crop spraying based on the comparison between the vertical turbulence characteristic and the predetermined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01W 1/00 - Meteorology
• G01W 1/06 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed giving a combined indication of weather conditions

Abstract

Embodiments generally relate to systems and methods for determining and/or forecasting local atmospheric stability and/or turbulence. This information can then be used to inform decisions regarding crop spraying, such as whether the atmospheric conditions are sufficiently turbulent to avoid airborne spray fines drifting in an undesirable manner, for example. Some embodiments relate to a spray drift hazard alert system comprising a data logger. The data logger is configured to: receive local meteorological observation data from one or more sensors at a location; analyse the data to determine a local vertical turbulence characteristic indicative of a current level of vertical turbulence at the location; compare the vertical turbulence characteristic with a predetermined threshold of the vertical turbulence characteristic; and transmit information to a client device indicating whether local meteorological conditions are suitable for crop spraying based on the comparison between the vertical turbulence characteristic and the predetermined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01W 1/00 - Meteorology
• G01W 1/06 - Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover or wind speed giving a combined indication of weather conditions

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12P 7/6432 - Eicosapentaenoic acids [EPA]
• C12P 7/6434 - Docosahexenoic acids [DHA]
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing ethyl esters of polyunsaturated fatty acids, comprising transesterifying triacylglycerols in extracted plant lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C07C 67/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by interreacting ester groups, i.e. transesterification
• C11C 3/00 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07C 57/03 - Monocarboxylic acids
• C07C 57/02 - Unsaturated compounds having carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms with only carbon-to-carbon double bonds as unsaturation
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
• C11C 3/06 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by esterification of fats or fatty oils with glycerol
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C11C 1/00 - Preparation of fatty acids from fats, fatty oils, or waxesRefining the fatty acids
• A23L 33/12 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereof
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A61K 31/231 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having one or two double bonds
• A61K 31/232 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-base beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C12C 1/18 - Preparation of malt extract or of special kinds of malt, e.g. caramel, black malt
• C12H 6/02 - Methods for increasing the alcohol content of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages by distillation
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
• A23L 7/109 - Types of pasta, e.g. macaroni or noodles
• A23L 7/20 - Malt products
• A23L 5/20 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation or detoxification
• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• A23L 7/25 - Fermentation of cereal malt or of cereal by malting
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• C12G 3/04 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs
• C12C 1/125 - Continuous or semi-continuous processes for steeping, germinating or drying

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 15/00 - FungiLichens
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 15/00 - FungiLichens
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 15/00 - FungiLichens
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor
• A01N 63/04 - Microbial fungi;  Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 15/00 - FungiLichens
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor
• A01N 63/04 - Microbial fungi;  Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid or microbial lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 69/587 - Monocarboxylic acid esters having at least two carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• A61K 31/201 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic or linoleic acid
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils
• 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
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention provides ω3 destaurases, Δ5 elongases and Δ6 desaturases with novel activities. Also provided are methods and DNA constructs for transiently and/or stably transforming cells, particularly plant cells, with multiple genes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• 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

Secale spp. seed infected with an epichloae fungal endophyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 17/00 - Symbiotic or parasitic combinations including one or more new plants, e.g. mycorrhiza
• A01N 63/04 - Microbial fungi;  Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor
• C12R 1/645 - Fungi

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with very low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• A23L 11/20 - Malt products; Fermented malt products
• A23L 7/20 - Malt products
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-base beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 1/18 - Preparation of malt extract or of special kinds of malt, e.g. caramel, black malt
• C12H 6/02 - Methods for increasing the alcohol content of fermented solutions or alcoholic beverages by distillation
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
• C12G 3/04 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs
• C12C 1/125 - Continuous or semi-continuous processes for steeping, germinating or drying
• A23L 5/20 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation or detoxification
• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• A23L 7/109 - Types of pasta, e.g. macaroni or noodles
• A23L 7/20 - Malt products
• A23L 7/25 - Fermentation of cereal malt or of cereal by malting

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid or microbial lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
• A61K 31/232 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid or microbial lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23L 33/12 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereof
• A61K 31/232 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin of acids having a carboxyl group bound to a chain of seven or more carbon atoms having three or more double bonds, e.g. etretinate
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• 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
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) wherein the level of DHA in the total fatty acid content of the extracted lipid is between 20.1% and 30% or between 20.1% and 35%. The present invention also relates to plant and/or microbial lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) wherein the level of DPA in the total fatty acid content of the extracted lipid is between 7% and 35%, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• 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
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 15/79 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid or microbial lipid comprising docosahexaenoic acid, and/or docosapentaenoic acid, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Processes of selection
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• 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
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6436 - Fatty acid esters
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) wherein the level of DHA in the total fatty acid content of the extracted lipid is between 20.1% and 30% or between 20.1% and 35%. The present invention also relates to plant and/or microbial lipid comprising docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) wherein the level of DPA in the total fatty acid content of the extracted lipid is between 7% and 35%, and processes for producing the extracted lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A61K 8/36 - Carboxylic acidsSalts or anhydrides thereof
• A61K 8/9789 - Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6436 - Fatty acid esters
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to new transporter polypeptides, and genes encoding therefor, which can be used to confer upon a plant resistance to one or more biotrophic fungal pathogens.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• 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

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with very low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Processes of selection
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A23L 7/10 - Cereal-derived products
• A23L 7/20 - Malt products
• A61K 36/8998 - Hordeum (barley)
• A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
• C12C 1/00 - Preparation of malt
• C12C 1/02 - Pretreatment of grains, e.g. washing, steeping
• C12C 7/00 - Preparation of wort
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
• C12N 5/04 - Plant cells or tissues
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• 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 methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with very low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
• C12C 1/02 - Pretreatment of grains, e.g. washing, steeping
• A23L 1/10 - containing cereal-derived products
• A23L 1/185 - Malt products (malt products of pulse A23L 1/202; preparation of malt for brewing C12C)
• A23L 1/202 - Malt products; Fermented malt products (A23L 1/22 takes precedence;malt products of cereals A23L 1/185)
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• 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 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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 15/00 - FungiLichens
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01N 63/04 - Microbial fungi;  Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A01H 15/00 - FungiLichens
• 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
• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-base beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 5/00 - Other raw materials for the preparation of beer
• C12G 3/04 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by mixing, e.g. for preparation of liqueurs
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A23L 1/015 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation, detoxification (A23L 1/211 takes precedence);;
• A23L 1/10 - containing cereal-derived products
• A23L 1/16 - Types of pasta, e.g. macaroni, noodles
• A23L 1/185 - Malt products (malt products of pulse A23L 1/202; preparation of malt for brewing C12C)
• A23L 1/186 - Fermentation of cereal malt, or of cereal by malting
• C12C 1/18 - Preparation of malt extract or of special kinds of malt, e.g. caramel, black malt
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
• C12G 3/12 - by distillation

Abstract

The present invention provides a wheat plant comprising an Rht-B1 allele which encodes an Rht-B1 (DELLA) polypeptide. Grain from a near-isogenic wheat line comprising the dwarfing Rht-B1c allele was subjected to sodium azide mutagenesis. Plants exhibiting early leaf elongation rates or mature plant height greater than the dwarf parent were selected and the Rht-B1 gene sequenced. This identified 35 mutated alleles of Rht-B1c. Similar methods were also used to identify mutant alleles of the dwarfing s1n1d allele in barley, where DELLA is encoded by the s1n1 gene.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/02 - Methods or apparatus for hybridisationArtificial pollination
• A01H 1/04 - Processes of selection
• A01H 1/06 - Processes for producing mutations, e.g. treatment with chemicals or with radiation
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/46 - Gramineae or Poaceae, e.g. ryegrass, rice, wheat or maize
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23L 7/00 - Cereal-derived productsMalt productsPreparation or treatment thereof
• 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
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C08B 30/04 - Extraction or purification
• C12N 5/04 - Plant cells or tissues
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/06 - Ethanol, i.e. non-beverage
• 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 provides a wheat plant comprising an Rht-B1 allele which encodes an Rht-B1 (DELLA) polypeptide. Grain from a near-isogenic wheat line comprising the dwarfing Rht-B1c allele was subjected to sodium azide mutagenesis. Plants exhibiting early leaf elongation rates or mature plant height greater than the dwarf parent were selected and the Rht-B1 gene sequenced. This identified 35 mutated alleles of Rht-B1c. Similar methods were also used to identify mutant alleles of the dwarfing s1n1d allele in barley, where DELLA is encoded by the s1n1 gene.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant plant cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A61K 31/201 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic or linoleic acid
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• 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
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/54 - Transferases (2)
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• C12N 15/64 - General methods for preparing the vector, for introducing it into the cell or for selecting the vector-containing host
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant plant cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• 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
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 15/79 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant plant cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• A61K 31/201 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic or linoleic acid
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C11C 3/10 - Ester interchange
• 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
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to cells and methods for producing hydroxylated fatty acids. Also provided are novel polypeptides, and polynucleotides thereof, which can be used to produce the hydroxylated fatty acids, particularly in transgenic plants.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• C12P 5/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons
• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• C12P 7/62 - Carboxylic acid esters
• 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
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

The present invention relates to extracted lipid with high levels, for example 90% to 95% by weight, oleic acid. The present invention also provides genetically modified plants, particularly oilseeds such as safflower, which can used to produce the lipid. Furthermore, provided are methods for genotyping and selecting plants which can be used to produce the lipid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils

Abstract

The present invention relates to recombinant cells, particularly recombinant plant cells, which are capable of producing dihydrosterculic acid and/or derivatives thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of producing oil comprising dihydrosterculic acid and/or derivatives thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C08L 91/00 - Compositions of oils, fats or waxesCompositions of derivatives thereof
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• C11C 1/00 - Preparation of fatty acids from fats, fatty oils, or waxesRefining the fatty acids
• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• 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

A vehicle, a tool carriage assembly, and a system are disclosed. The vehicle includes drive wheels and a steering assembly which are responsive to control signal(s) to substantially correct a displacement error of the vehicle relative to an intended travel path. The tool carriage assembly includes a support section operatively mounted to a main body for relative movement. The support section is adapted to have mounted thereto a tool unit comprising a tool head. In response to a displacement error of the tool head relative to the intended travel path, the support section is responsive to one or more control signals to move relative to the main body to substantially correct the displacement error of the tool head. The system includes the vehicle having the tool carriage assembly mounted thereto, and a control system for controlling the correction of the displacement errors of the vehicle and the tool head.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• B62D 11/04 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of separate power sources

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of producing carbamoyl phosphate, the method comprising reacting ammonia, ATP, bicarbonate and CO2, or a hydrated form thereof, in a composition in the presence of a carbamate kinase, wherein the ammonia and C02, or hydrated form thereof, are converted to carbamate in a chemical reaction and the carbamate and ATP are converted to carbamoyl phosphate in an enzyme-catalysed reaction by the carbamate kinase, and wherein the pH of the composition is about 8 to about 12. The invention also relates to methods of producing urea

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 13/00 - Preparation of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
• C12P 13/10 - CitrullineArginineOrnithine
• C12P 17/12 - Nitrogen as only ring hetero atom containing a six-membered hetero ring
• C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
• C12N 15/54 - Transferases (2)
• C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
• C02F 101/16 - Nitrogen compounds, e.g. ammonia
• 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

Abstract

The present invention relates to polypeptides and methods for producing acetylenated fatty acids. In particular, the present invention relates to polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, with Δ12 acetylenase activity, Δ14 and/or Δ16 conjugase activity, or Δ9 and/or Δ14 acetylenase activity.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• C12N 15/32 - Bacillus crystal proteins
• A01H 3/00 - Processes for modifying phenotypes
• C07C 51/25 - Preparation of carboxylic acids or their salts, halides, or anhydrides by oxidation with molecular oxygen of unsaturated compounds containing no six-membered aromatic ring
• C12N 9/64 - Proteinases derived from animal tissue, e.g. rennin
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• 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
• C12N 15/12 - Genes encoding animal proteins

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-base beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based beverage with low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain that can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 5/04 - Plant cells or tissues

Abstract

A method of harvesting crop material includes gathering the crop material and separating chaff material, and subjecting the chaff material to fragmentation in a cage mill to destroy unwanted seed material contained therein. Also provided is a mobile agricultural apparatus which travels with a harvesting machine during a harvesting operation to receive chaff material produced during the harvesting operation. At least one cage mill having rotors for fragmentation of the chaff material is included with the mobile apparatus, to destroy unwanted seed material contained therein. Such a cage mill includes at least a casing defining a milling zone, a rotor for performing milling, an inlet for introducing material for reduction into the milling zone, an outlet for removal of material from the milling zone, and an airflow through the milling zone to assist movement of the material through the milling zone from the inlet to the outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/30 - Straw separators

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The present invention relates to the combination of exogenous polynucleotides encoding a .DELTA.6 desaturase, a .DELTA.6 elongase, a .DELTA.5 desaturase, a .DELTA.5 elongase, and a .DELTA.4 desaturase.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
• 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
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6472 - Glycerides containing polyunsaturated fatty acid [PUFA] residues, i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The present invention relates to a recombinant fatty acid .DELTA.6 desaturase which has greater activity on an .omega.3 substrate than the corresponding .omega.6 substrate, and which has activity on a-linolenic acid (ALA) to produce stearidonic acid (SDA) with an efficiency of at least 5% when the desaturase is expressed from an exogenous polynucleotide in a cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• A61K 36/31 - Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (Mustard family), e.g. broccoli, cabbage or kohlrabi
• C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
• 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
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
• C12Q 1/6897 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids involving reporter genes operably linked to promoters

Abstract

There is a need for systems to more efficiently produce long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), such as docosapentacnoic acid (DPA), in recombinant cells. The present invention provides recombinant cells, such as plant cells, comprising an exogenous .DELTA.5 elongase which has activity on eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to produce DPA with an efficiency of conversion of at least 70%. Due to the many known health benefits of LC-PUFAs, cells of the invention, or oil and/or fatty acids extracted from these cells, can be used for a variety of purposes such as in feedstuffs and nutraceuticals.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A01H 6/20 - Brassicaceae, e.g. canola, broccoli or rucola
• A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
• 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
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 15/84 - Ti-plasmids
• C12Q 1/6897 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids involving reporter genes operably linked to promoters

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• 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
• C12N 15/84 - Ti-plasmids

Abstract

The present invention relates to isolated strains of Penicillium that are able to enhance plant growth and compositions comprising the Penicillium strains. The isolated Penicillium strains and compositions comprising the strains can be used in methods of enhancing plant growth.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor
• A01N 63/04 - Microbial fungi;  Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• C12R 1/80 - Penicillium
• C05B 17/00 - Other phosphatic fertilisers, e.g. soft rock phosphates, bone meal

Abstract

The present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding adult plant pathogen resistance proteins. Also provided are transgenic plants expressing these polynucleotides to enhance the resistance of the plants to pathogens.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• 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
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing modified fatty acids comprising a functional group which is a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, an acetylenic group or a conjugated double bond. For example, seeds, seedoil and methods of making seedoil are provided wherein at least 23 % (mol %) of the fatty acid content of the seed or seedoil comprises the functional group. Also provided are novel polypeptides, and polynucleotides thereof, which can be used to produce the modified fatty acids, particularly in transgenic plants and cells suitable for fermentation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to enzymes which possess hydroxylase activity, in particular Δ2 hydroxylase activity, that can be used in methods of synthesizing modified fatty acids.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/81 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for fungi for yeasts
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a polymer composition, the method comprising melt mixing an aliphatic condensation polymer with ricinoleic acid lactone.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/91 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08G 69/44 - Polyester-amides
• C08K 5/10 - EstersEther-esters
• C08G 63/54 - Polycarboxylic acids or polyhydroxy compounds in which at least one of the two components contains aliphatic unsaturation the acids or hydroxy compounds containing carbocyclic rings
• C08G 69/48 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polyurethane polymer comprising as part of its polymer backbone an α-oxy carbonyl moiety of general formula (I), where A and B represent the remainder of the polymer backbone and are the same or different, and R is an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon having three or more carbon atoms.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/00 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
• C08G 18/34 - Carboxylic acidsEsters thereof with monohydroxyl compounds
• C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a polymer composition, the method comprising melt mixing an aliphatic condensation polymer with a cyclic ester having at least two ester moieties that form part of its cycle, wherein said cycle comprises an α-oxy carbonyl moiety of a general formula (I) where R is an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon having 3 or more carbon atoms.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/91 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08G 69/48 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08G 63/08 - Lactones or lactides
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a polymer composition, the method comprising melt mixing an aliphatic condensation polymer with a cyclic ester of general formula (I) where X is an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon having 2 or more carbon atoms present in the cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/91 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08G 69/48 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

The specification provides methods of obtaining a genetically modified plant which has increased production potential compared to a control plant, the method comprising the steps of i) obtaining a plurality of plants at least one of which comprises in its genome a heterologous polynucleotide, ii) identifying from the plurality of plants a plant which has increased production potential relative to the control plant and comprises the heterologous polynucleotide, and iii) selecting the genetically modified plant, wherein the polynucleotide comprises a transcriptional control sequence operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence which encodes an agent that modifies endogenous starch phosphorylation and/or starch degradation in the plant. In some embodiments, the plant has increased endogenous glycosylase or increased digestibility compared to a control plant. In some specific embodiments, the endogenous starch phosphorylation and/or starch degradation is modified by modifying expression or activity of one or more enzymes selected from the group consisting of α-amylase (EC 3.2.1.1), β-amylase (EC 3.2.1.2), glucoamylase (EC 3.2.1.3), starch phosphorylase (EC2.4.1.1), glycosylase (EC 3.1.33), sucrase-isomaltase (EC 3.2.10), amylomaltase (EC 2.4.1.25), maltase (EC 3.2.1.20), isoamylase, and α-glucan, water dikinase (GWD, EC 2.7.9.4).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-base beverage suitable for consumption by a subject with Coeliac's disease, In particula the present invention relates to methods of producing a food or malt-based bevera with low levels of hordeins. Also provided are barley plants which produce grain th can be used in the methods of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12C 1/00 - Preparation of malt
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds
• A23L 1/10 - containing cereal-derived products
• A23L 1/185 - Malt products (malt products of pulse A23L 1/202; preparation of malt for brewing C12C)
• A23L 1/202 - Malt products; Fermented malt products (A23L 1/22 takes precedence;malt products of cereals A23L 1/185)
• C12C 1/02 - Pretreatment of grains, e.g. washing, steeping
• C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• 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 silk proteins which can be used to produce silk with a cross-beta structure, as well as nucleic acids encoding such proteins. The present invention also relates to recombinant cells and/or organisms which synthesize silk proteins. Silk proteins of the invention can be used for a variety of purposes such as in the production of personal care products, plastics, textiles, and biomedical products.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans

Abstract

The present invention relates to antifungal and/or antibacterial peptides, especially antifungal peptides obtained from insect species, particularly lepidopterans. The present invention also provides methods of using these antifungal peptides to treat or prevent fungal growth for a variety of purposes such as; protecting plants from fungal infections, treating fungal infections of animals, especially humans, and prevention of food spoilage.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• A61P 31/10 - Antimycotics
• C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
• A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• 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
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
• A61K 39/395 - AntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
• C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• C07K 16/14 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from fungi, algae or lichens
• C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to the identification of reductase enzymes that degrade coumarin based compounds such as aflatoxins. Methods, including those relying on transgenic organisms, are provided for degrading coumarin based compounds such as aflatoxins.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase

Abstract

The present invention relates to enzymes which possess desaturase, conjugase, epoxidase and/or hydroxylase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing fatty acids.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• A01H 3/00 - Processes for modifying phenotypes
• A01H 5/10 - Seeds

Abstract

The present invention relates to polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, with cation transporter activity. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for producing, identifying, and/or breeding transgenic or non-transgenic plants, especially wheat or barley plants, with enhanced tolerance to saline and/or sodic soils, and/or reduced sodium accumulation in an aerial part of the plant. Also provided are plants produced using these methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 1/02 - Methods or apparatus for hybridisationArtificial pollination
• A01H 1/04 - Processes of selection
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• 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 polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, with cation transporter activity. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for producing, identifying, and/or breeding transgenic or non-transgenic plants, especially wheat or barley plants, with enhanced tolerance to saline and/or sodic soils, and/or reduced sodium accumulation in an aerial part of the plant. Also provided are plants produced using these methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to transcriptional control sequences for effecting expression of a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant. The present invention is predicated, in part, on the identification and functional characterisation of transcriptional control sequences derived from genes which encode polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 and homologs thereof. Among other things, the present invention has identified that transcriptional control sequences derived from the subject genes can effect specific or preferential expression of an operably connected nucleotide sequence in a reproduction-associated plant part such as a seed or anther.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• A01H 4/00 - Plant reproduction by tissue culture techniques
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• C12N 5/14 - Plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new type of enzyme which is able to degrade amine-containing herbicides such as glyphosate and glufosinate, as well as polynucleotides encoding these enzymes. The invention also relates to transgenic plants producing these enzymes which are resistant to an amine-containing herbicide activity. In addition, the present invention provides methods of bioremediation which rely on the activity of this new type of enzyme.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/305 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Micrococcaceae (F)
• C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins
• C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)

Abstract

A method of assessing cereal grain for staining comprising subjecting a multiplicity of grain kernels to diffuse lighting, capturing images of each grain kernel and processing each image with masking to exclude the edge portion of the grain and the brush region to determine the indicative portion of the grain and analysing the image thereof to determine whether the extent of colouration and distribution subsists above a threshold value for the grain to be classified as defective in terms of pink stain or blackpoint or field fungi or otherwise whether the grain is sound, taking into account that sound grain may be relatively uniform in colour but may also be mottled, the image data being processed to discriminate against false positives having regard to the spatial distribution of apparent staining and its variability in colour across the germ and body portions of the grain kernel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01N 33/02 - Food
• G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
• G01N 33/10 - Starch-containing substances, e.g. dough
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to methods and transcriptional control sequences suitable for effecting expression of a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and transcriptional control sequences suitable for directing specific or preferential expression of a nucleotide sequence of interest in a plant seed. Of particular interest as a transcriptional control sequence in this invention is the promoter PR602 (SEQ ID NO: 1) found in the 5 '-untranslated region of the rice ENDl-like gene and isolated from a rice panicle library.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• A01H 1/06 - Processes for producing mutations, e.g. treatment with chemicals or with radiation
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression

Abstract

The present invention relates to polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, which influence seed dormancy in cereals such as wheat and barley. In particular, the present invention relates to polypeptides with ABA 8'-hydroxylase activity, and polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Also provided are cereal plants which produce seeds that have altered rates of germination, and/or levels of dormancy, when compared to seeds from wild-type plants, as well as methods of producing such plants.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• 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
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• C07K 16/40 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against enzymes
• C08L 99/00 - Compositions of natural macromolecular compounds or of derivatives thereof not provided for in groups or
• C09D 199/00 - Coating compositions based on natural macromolecular compounds or on derivatives thereof, not provided for in groups or
• C09J 199/00 - Adhesives based on natural macromolecular compounds or on derivatives thereof, not provided for in groups or
• C12C 1/00 - Preparation of malt
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
• C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
• C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention relates to polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding therefor, which influence seed dormancy in cereals such as wheat and barley. In particular, the present invention relates to polypeptides with ABA 8'-hydroxylase activity, and polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Also provided are cereal plants which produce seeds that have altered rates of germination, and/or levels of dormancy, when compared to seeds from wild-type plants, as well as methods of producing such plants.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase