Jitao Zou

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 9 CIPO patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Plant Biotechnology. Top assignees: National Research Council of Canada, Dow Agrosciences LLC. Active years: 2000-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jitao Zou. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jitao-zou

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 27.8

CIPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 5)

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 66(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

18 out of 1,039

National Research Council of Canada

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2000-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Drought Tolerance

Abiotic Stress

Triacylglycerol Production

Fatty Acid Composition

Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase

Phosphorus Utilization

Transgenic Manipulation

Plant Lipids

Brassica

Glycerol Production

Lysophosphatidylcholine

Seed Oils

18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11859196 - Modulating drought tolerance in Brassicaceae using thegene family (2024-01-02),

2. 11124802 - Modulating plant abiotic stress responses using thegene family (2021-09-21),

3. 9228175 - Genes encoding a novel type of lysophophatidylcholine acyltransferases and their use to increase triacylglycerol production and/or modify fatty acid composition (2016-01-05),

4. 8993034 - Oil comprising diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 genes and proteins encoded thereby from algae (2015-03-31),

5. 8658855 - Diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 genes and proteins encoded thereby from algae (2014-02-25),

6. 8461417 - [object Object] (2013-06-11),

7. 8383886 - Genes encoding a novel type of lysophophatidylcholine acyltransferases and their use to increase triacylglycerol production and/or modify fatty acid composition (2013-02-26),

8. 7759547 - Methods of producing and growing plants having improved phosphorus utilization (2010-07-20),

9. 7732155 - Methods for identifying lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferases (2010-06-08),

10. 7511189 - Diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene from plants (2009-03-31),

11. 7355097 - Diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene from plants (2008-04-08),

12. 7214859 - Brassica pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase gene (2007-05-08),

13. 7112724 - Transgenic manipulation of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate and glycerol production with a feedback defective glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenese gene (2006-09-26),

14. 7057091 - [object Object] (2006-06-06),

15. 7015373 - Diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene from plants (2006-03-21),

Title: The Innovations of Jitao Zou: Pioneering Drought Tolerance in Plants

Introduction: Jitao Zou, an accomplished inventor based in Saskatoon, Canada, has made significant contributions to agricultural science with a total of 18 patents. His groundbreaking work primarily focuses on modulating drought tolerance in Brassicaceae, offering innovative solutions to enhance plant resilience against abiotic stress.

Latest Patents: Among his latest patents, Jitao Zou has developed methods for modulating an abiotic stress response to drought in plants. This involves introducing heritable changes to plants, which alters the expression of proteins associated with a specific gene family known as the Kanghan genes. These patents detail techniques for creating plants and plant cells that possess these beneficial heritable modifications, thereby improving drought resistance in agricultural crops.

Career Highlights: Jitao Zou's career has been marked by his tenure at prominent organizations such as the National Research Council of Canada and Dow Agrosciences LLC. His work at these institutions has been pivotal in advancing research focused on agricultural biotechnology and improving crop resilience, showcasing his commitment to innovation in plant science.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Jitao Zou has collaborated with notable colleagues, including David Charles Taylor and Zhifu Zheng. These partnerships have led to the development of innovative techniques and have played a crucial role in his research endeavors, reinforcing the importance of teamwork in scientific innovation.

Conclusion: Jitao Zou's contributions to the field of plant science, particularly in drought tolerance, illustrate his status as a leading inventor in agricultural innovations. His patents will likely continue to influence research and agriculture, providing essential tools for improving crop resilience in the face of climate challenges.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.