Chen-piao Yen

Title: Chen-piao Yen and Plant Functional Modification

Introduction

Chen-piao Yen is an inventor associated with National Cheng-Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan. His patent work explores ways to give plants functional properties through surface treatments rather than genetic modification.

Latest Patents

Yen is named on one patent, “Leaf Vein Absorption Method and Functional Modification Material for Plant.” The invention describes a functional material applied to a plant organ using a covering and a protective layer. The covering includes a stomata-expansion material intended to help the functional material enter the plant through its stomata, while the protector contains a polymeric stabilizing material.

The disclosed functional materials may include unitary, multivariate, or high-entropy compounds, as well as semiconducting or optoelectronic materials. The patent describes maintaining the material’s functional presence on the plant surface until the organ undergoes natural apoptosis. Its approach aims to provide plants with special functions without modifying or implanting plant genes. Yen is associated with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Yen’s documented patent contribution focuses on plant-surface absorption and functional modification. The patent presents leaf-vein absorption as a means of applying materials to plants while avoiding genetic alteration.

Collaborations

The patent information provided names Sheng-lung Tu as Yen’s coworker. Yen is also associated with National Cheng-Kung University.

Conclusion

Chen-piao Yen’s patent describes a non-genetic approach to functionalizing plants by applying materials designed for absorption through stomata and persistence on plant surfaces.