Michelle L. Verbsky - Saint Louis MO, US Catherine Baublite - Saint Louis MO, US Andrew P. Kloek - San Franciso CA, US Jennifer A. Davila-Aponte - Ashburn VA, US Michelle Coutu Hresko - Chesterfield MO, US Merry B. McLaird - Kirkwood MO, US Rodolfo Zentella - Durham NC, US Deryck J. Williams - Saint Louis MO, US
The present invention provides a method of screening transgenic plants containing a DNA construct encoding a polypeptide that when expressed in the plant results in the production of fatty acid compounds for anthelmintic activity by contacting the plants with a plurality of nematodes.
Nucleic Acids Encoding Anthelmintic Agents And Plants Made Therefrom
Michelle Verbsky - Saint Louis MO, US Catherine Baublite - Saint Louis MO, US Deryck Williams - Saint Louis MO, US Andrew Kloek - San Francisco CA, US Jennifer Davila-Aponte - Ashburn VA, US Michelle Hresko - Chesterfield MO, US Merry McLaird - Saint Louis MO, US Rodolfo Zentella - Durham NC, US
Assignee:
DIVERGENCE, INC. - Saint Louis MO
International Classification:
A01H 5/00
US Classification:
800295000
Abstract:
The present invention provides DNA constructs, transgenic plants containing such constructs, and methods of making the plants. The DNA constructs encode a polypeptide that when expressed results in the production of fatty acid compounds having anthelmintic activity. Transgenic plants expressing such a polypeptide can exhibit enhanced resistance to plant parasitic nematodes, particularly when expressed in vegetative tissues.
Nucleic Acids Encoding Anthelmintic Agents And Plants Made Therefrom
Michelle L. Verbsky - Saint Louis MO, US Catherine Baublite - Saint Louis MO, US Andrew P. Kloek - San Francisco CA, US Jennifer A. Davila-Aponte - Ashburn VA, US Michelle Coutu Hresko - Chesterfield MO, US Merry B. McLaird - Saint Louis MO, US Rodolfo Zentella - Durham NC, US Deryck J. Williams - Saint Louis MO, US
Assignee:
DIVERGENCE, INC. - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
C07H 21/00 A01H 5/00 C12N 15/11
US Classification:
800279, 800301, 800281, 536 231, 800298
Abstract:
The present invention provides DNA constructs, transgenic plants containing such constructs, and methods of making the plants. The DNA constructs encode a polypeptide that when expressed results in the production of fatty acid compounds having anthelmintic activity. Transgenic plants expressing such a polypeptide can exhibit enhanced resistance to plant parasitic nematodes, particularly when expressed in vegetative tissues. Transgenic plants expressing such a polypeptide can also be useful for non-pesticidal industrial uses.
John D. Bradley - St. Louis MO, US Catherine C. Baublite - Overland MO, US Michael J. Crawford - St. Louis MO, US Stanislaw Flasinski - Chesterfield MO, US Deryck J. Williams - University City MO, US
The present invention is directed to controlling nematode infestation. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling nematode infestation by providing recombinant DNA molecules to the cells of a plant in order to achieve a reduction in nematode infestation. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the recombinant DNA molecule for use in protecting plants from nematode infestation.
- St. Louis MO, US Catherine C. Baublite - Overland MO, US Michael J. Crawford - St. Louis MO, US Stanislaw Flasinski - Chesterfield MO, US Deryck J. Williams - University City MO, US
International Classification:
C12N 15/82 A01H 1/02
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to controlling nematode infestation. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling nematode infestation by providing recombinant DNA molecules to the cells of a plant in order to achieve a reduction in nematode infestation. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the recombinant DNA molecule for use in protecting plants from nematode infestation.
Bayer Cropscience
Research Associate
Divergence, Inc. Jan 2002 - Feb 2011
Associate Scientist
Monsanto Company Jan 2002 - Feb 2011
Research Associate
Incyte Apr 1996 - Dec 2001
Senior Research Associate
Education:
University of Missouri - Saint Louis 1991 - 1995
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Biology