Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090123977 | System for capturing and modifying large pieces of genomic DNA and constructing organisms with synthetic chloroplasts - The functional analysis of genes frequently requires the manipulation of large genomic regions. A yeast-bacteria shuttle vector is described that can be used to clone large regions of DNA by homologous recombination. Also described is a method for isolating entire genomes, including chloroplast genomes, or large portions thereof, and manipulating the same. Also described are methods for determining minimal genomes, minimal pathway requirements, and minimal organelle genomes. | 05-14-2009 |
20090246766 | High throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 10-01-2009 |
20090253169 | Use of genetically modified organisms to generate biomass degrading enzymes - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 10-08-2009 |
20090269816 | System for capturing and modifying large pieces of genomic DNA and constructing organisms with synthetic chloroplasts - The functional analysis of genes frequently requires the manipulation of large genomic regions. A yeast-bacteria shuttle vector is described that can be used to clone large regions of DNA by homologous recombination. Also described is a method for isolating entire genomes, including chloroplast genomes, or large portions thereof, and manipulating the same. Also described are methods for determining minimal genomes, minimal pathway requirements, and minimal organelle genomes. | 10-29-2009 |
20090280545 | MOLECULE PRODUCTION BY PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing products by photosynthetic organisms. The photosynthetic organisms are genetically modified to effect production, secretion, or both, of products. The methods and compositions are particularly useful in the petrochemical industry. | 11-12-2009 |
20100050301 | SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING AND MODIFYING LARGE PIECES OF GENOMIC DNA AND CONSTRUCTING VASCULAR PLANTS WITH SYNTHETIC CHLOROPLAST GENOMES - Vectors capable of stable replication in yeast and bacteria and comprising all essential genes of vascular plant plastids are provided as well as the use of such vectors to construct an recombinant plastid genome and host cells transformed with said vectors and recombinant plastid genomes. | 02-25-2010 |
20120107853 | Use of Genetically Modified Organisms to Generate Biomass Degrading Enzymes - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 05-03-2012 |
20120309014 | HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 12-06-2012 |