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Nitta-gun, Japan

Kazutoshi Ito

USPTO Granted Patents = 14


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 39(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nitta, JP (1993)
  • Gunma, JP (2005)
  • Gunma-ken, JP (1998 - 2006)
  • Nitta-machi, JP (2006)
  • Nitta-gun, JP (2006 - 2008)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 113 
 
Sapporo Breweries Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1993-2008

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7465557 - Method of selecting barley variety, barley β-amylase gene and process for producing malt alcoholic drink (2008-12-16),
2. 7452972 - Nucleic acids and proteins showing increased expression dose under salt stress (2008-11-18),
3. 7183398 - Nucleic acids and proteins showing increased expression dose under salt stress (2007-02-27),
4. 7091019 - Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase proteins, nucleic acids and promoter regions therefor (2006-08-15),
5. 7074986 - Construction of barley with reduced gel protein content (2006-07-11),
6. 7060815 - Isolated and purified nucleic acids comprising a gene and a regulatory region for the gene expression of the same (2006-06-13),
7. 6933374 - Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase protein, nucleic acid and promoter region thereof (2005-08-23),
8. 6639127 - Isolated and purified hop lupulin gland-specific promoter (2003-10-28),
9. 6492576 - Method for identifying a barley variety and a barley having a brewing property (2002-12-10),
10. 6265633 - Isolated and purified nucleic acids comprising a gene and a regulatory region for the gene expression of the same (2001-07-24),
11. 5955649 - Gene expression regulatory DNA, expression cassette, expression vector (1999-09-21),
12. 5952489 - Tissue-specific promoter (1999-09-14),
13. 5773688 - Gene expression vector using the gene expression regulating region of (1998-06-30),
14. 5272072 - Method for preparing transformed plant (1993-12-21),

Title: Kazutoshi Ito: Innovator in Barley Variety Selection and Salt Stress Tolerance

Introduction

Kazutoshi Ito is a notable inventor based in Nitta-gun, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural biotechnology, particularly in the selection of barley varieties and the development of plants that can withstand salt stress. With a total of 14 patents to his name, Ito's work has had a considerable impact on the brewing and agricultural industries.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method of selecting barley variety, which involves a heat treatment step of heat-treating a crude enzyme solution extracted from barley seeds. This process includes determining the enzyme activity of β-amylase in the heat-treated solution and selecting barley varieties that maintain a residual activity of 85 to 90%. Another significant patent focuses on nucleic acids and proteins that show increased expression levels under salt stress. This invention provides a novel protein that imparts salt stress tolerance to plants, along with a gene encoding this protein.

Career Highlights

Kazutoshi Ito has worked with prominent companies such as Sapporo Breweries Limited, where he contributed to advancements in brewing technology. His expertise has been instrumental in developing methods that enhance the quality of malt alcoholic drinks.

Collaborations

Ito has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Yukio Okada and Makoto Kihara. Their combined efforts have led to innovative solutions in agricultural biotechnology.

Conclusion

Kazutoshi Ito's contributions to barley variety selection and salt stress tolerance exemplify the importance of innovation in agriculture. His patents reflect a commitment to improving crop resilience and quality, which is essential for the future of food production.

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