Chesterfield, MO, United States of America

Jihong Liang

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Plant Biotechnology. Top assignees: Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Company, Renessen LLC. Active years: 1998-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jihong Liang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jihong-liang

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 94.1

CIPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 6)

EPO Patents = 4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 114(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

11 out of 7,322

Monsanto Technology LLC

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2013

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Areas of Expertise:

Transgenic Plants

Antifungal Proteins

Seed Specific Promoters

High Tryptophan

Nucleic Acid Sequences

Polypeptides

Plant Pathogenic Fungi

AlyAFP

Arcelin-5

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8598412 - Seed specific USP promoters for expressing genes in plants (2013-12-03),

2. 8158851 - Transgenic high tryptophan plants (2012-04-17),

3. 7807873 - Seed specific USP promoters for expressing genes in plants (2010-10-05),

4. 7365241 - Seed specific USP promoters for expressing genes in plants (2008-04-29),

5. H0002213 - Enhanced proteins and methods for their use (2008-03-31),

6. 7332596 - Antifungal proteins and methods for their use (2008-02-19),

7. 7217865 - Transgenic high tryptophan plants (2007-05-15),

8. 7078588 - Seed specific USP promoters for expressing genes in plants (2006-07-18),

9. 6927321 - Arcelin-5 promoter and uses thereof (2005-08-09),

10. 6916970 - Transgenic plants comprising antifungal polypeptides from alfalfa and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi (2005-07-12),

11. 6653280 - Antifungal polypeptide AlyAFP from Alyssum and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi (2003-11-25),

12. 6573361 - Antifungal proteins and methods for their use (2003-06-03),

13. 6329504 - Antifungal polypeptide and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi (2001-12-11),

14. 6316407 - Antifungal polypeptide from alfalfa and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi (2001-11-13),

15. 6215048 - Nucleic acid sequences encoding an antifungal polypeptide, aly AFP from alyssum and methods for their use (2001-04-10),

Title: Jihong Liang: Innovator in Plant Genetic Engineering

Introduction

Jihong Liang is a prominent inventor based in Chesterfield, MO (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of plant genetic engineering. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Liang has made remarkable advancements in the area of gene expression in plants.

Latest Patents

Liang's latest patents include innovative technologies such as "Seed specific USP promoters for expressing genes in plants." This invention focuses on seed-specific gene expression, providing promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds. Additionally, he has developed a method for creating "Transgenic high tryptophan plants," which involves altering the tryptophan content of a plant by introducing and expressing an isolated DNA segment encoding an anthranilate synthase. This method not only enhances the nutritional value of plants but also includes the development of transgenic plants and their derivatives for human and animal consumption.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Jihong Liang has worked with notable companies, including Monsanto Technology LLC and Monsanto Company. His work has significantly impacted agricultural biotechnology, particularly in enhancing crop traits through genetic modifications.

Collaborations

Liang has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Yonnie S Wu and Dilip Maganlal Shah, contributing to the advancement of plant genetic engineering through shared expertise and innovative research.

Conclusion

Jihong Liang's contributions to plant genetic engineering have paved the way for advancements in agricultural biotechnology. His innovative patents and collaborations highlight his commitment to enhancing crop traits and improving food quality.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.