This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Bayer Cropscience Gmbh. Active years: 2004-2005.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004-2005
Title: Horst Loerz: Innovator in Plant Biotechnology
Introduction
Horst Loerz is a prominent inventor based in Hamburg, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in the area of enzyme synthesis and gene expression in plants. With a total of 5 patents, his work has had a substantial impact on agricultural science.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents involves nucleic acid molecules that code for enzymes derived from wheat, which are crucial in the synthesis of starch. This invention describes nucleic acid molecules that encode enzymes involved in starch synthesis in plants, specifically wheat isoamylases. The invention also relates to vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acid molecules, particularly transformed plant cells and plants that can be regenerated from them, which exhibit increased or reduced activity of the isoamylases. Another significant patent focuses on promoters for gene expression in caryopses of plants. This invention pertains to promoters that allow for caryopsis-specific expression or suppression of genes in genetically modified plants. It includes methods for tissue-specific gene expression or suppression, expression cassettes, recombinant vectors, and host cells containing such promoters, as well as transgenic plant cells and plants transformed with these promoters.
Career Highlights
Horst Loerz is currently associated with Bayer CropScience GmbH, where he continues to advance research in plant biotechnology. His innovative work has positioned him as a key figure in the development of genetically modified crops that can enhance agricultural productivity.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Horst has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Stephanie Luetticke and Gernot J Abel. These collaborations have further enriched his research and contributed to the success of his inventions.
Conclusion
Horst Loerz's contributions to plant biotechnology through his patents and collaborations have made a lasting impact on the field. His innovative approaches to enzyme synthesis and gene expression continue to influence agricultural practices and research.