Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1997-2003
Title: Innovations in Plant Virus Resistance by Daniel Golemboski
Introduction
Daniel Golemboski is an accomplished inventor based in Ithaca, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in developing methods for inducing resistance to viral diseases in plants. With a total of 2 patents, Golemboski's work has the potential to revolutionize agricultural practices and enhance food security.
Latest Patents
Golemboski's latest patents focus on the induction of resistance to virus diseases through the transformation of plants with a plant virus replicase gene. The first patent describes a virus-induced resistance that can be transferred from one plant generation to another. Transgenic plants containing a coding sequence from the replicase portion of the viral genome exhibit resistance to subsequent infections by the virus. Specifically, the use of the 54 kDa coding sequence from Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) is highlighted as a key example of this innovative technology. The invention outlines a method for achieving viral resistance in plants transformed with nucleic acid copies of segments from the pathogenic virus genome. Additionally, it defines transformed plants and their seeds that carry a portion of the viral genome encoding for the replicase genome's read-through portion.
Career Highlights
Golemboski is associated with the Cornell Research Foundation Inc., where he continues to advance his research in plant biotechnology. His work has garnered attention for its potential applications in agriculture, particularly in developing crops that can withstand viral infections.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Golemboski has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Milton Zaitlin and George Peter Lomonossoff. These collaborations have further enriched his research and contributed to the development of innovative solutions in plant virus resistance.
Conclusion
Daniel Golemboski's contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in developing viral resistance in plants, showcase his innovative spirit and dedication to improving agricultural practices. His patents represent a significant step forward in ensuring food security and enhancing crop resilience against viral diseases.