Kanwarpal Singh Dhugga

This inventor holds 42 USPTO granted patents and 20 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Plant Biotechnology. Top assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company, Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l Inc.. Active years: 2001-2020.

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 42 (Patent Applications = 20)

% Patents Active = 28.6

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 9)

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 1)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 200(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

38 out of 6,893

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

patents

6 out of 16,339

E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company

patents

2 out of 20

Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l Inc.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2001-2020

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Areas of Expertise:

Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Cellulose Synthases

Ammonium Transporters

UDP-Xylose Synthases

Plant Polysaccharide Synthases

Nitrate Transport

Maize Genetics

Galactomannan Production

Polyhydroxyalkanoate

Brittle Stalk Genes

Sucrose Sythase

Plant Biotechnology

42 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10548270 - Manipulation of glutamine symthetases (GS) to improve nitrogen use efficiency and grain yield in higher plants (2020-02-04),

2. 9347068 - Manipulation of ammonium transporters (AMTs) to improve NUE in higher plants (2016-05-24),

3. 8735652 - UDP-xylose synthases (UXS) polynucleotides, polypeptides and uses thereof (2014-05-27),

4. 8697842 - Maize cellulose synthases and uses thereof (2014-04-15),

5. 8633351 - Genetic loci associated with cell wall digestibility in maize (2014-01-21),

6. 8592647 - Manipulation of ammonium transporters (AMTs) to improve NUE in higher plants (2013-11-26),

7. 8481682 - Maize cellulose synthases and uses thereof (2013-07-09),

8. 8389705 - Nitrate transport components (2013-03-05),

9. 8293973 - UDP-xylose synthases (UXS) polynucleotides, polypeptides and uses thereof (2012-10-23),

10. 8252979 - Manipulation of ammonium transporters (AMTS) to improve nitrogen use efficiency in higher plants (2012-08-28),

11. 8207302 - Maize cellulose synthases and uses thereof (2012-06-26),

12. 8173866 - Modulation of plant xylan synthases (2012-05-08),

13. 8017831 - UDP-xylose synthases (UXS) polynucleotides, polypeptides, and uses thereof (2011-09-13),

14. 7999093 - Nitrate transport components (2011-08-16),

15. 7994398 - Secondary wall forming genes from maize and uses thereof (2011-08-09),

Title: Kanwarpal Singh Dhugga - Innovator in Plant Biotechnology

Introduction

Kanwarpal Singh Dhugga is a distinguished inventor based in Johnston, IA, who has significantly contributed to the field of plant biotechnology. With an impressive portfolio of 42 patents, his innovations focus on enhancing nitrogen utilization efficiency and grain yield in higher plants, addressing critical agricultural challenges.

Latest Patents

Among his notable patents are:

1. **Manipulation of Glutamine Syntheses (GS) to Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Grain Yield in Higher Plants**: This invention provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides of the protein GS. It elucidates the genomic sequence for the GS gene, which plays a pivotal role in controlling nitrogen utilization efficiency in plants. The patent includes glutamine synthase sequences aimed at enhancing grain yield and plant growth, along with recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants.

2. **Manipulation of Ammonium Transporters (AMTs) to Improve NUE in Higher Plants**: This invention relates to the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the AMT protein and provides the genomic sequence for the AMT gene. Similar to the GS patent, the AMT gene is crucial for controlling nitrogen utilization efficiency.

Career Highlights

Kanwarpal Singh Dhugga has worked with leading companies in the agricultural sector, including Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. and E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company. His career has been marked by a commitment to advancing agricultural technologies and improving food security through innovative research.

Collaborations

In his professional journey, Dhugga has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Timothy George Helentjaris and Haiyin Wang. These partnerships have fostered a dynamic research environment, leading to significant breakthroughs in plant biotechnology.

Conclusion

Kanwarpal Singh Dhugga exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the field of agricultural science. His contributions not only enhance our understanding of nitrogen utilization in plants but also provide practical solutions to improve crop yields, thereby impacting global food production positively.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.