This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company. Active years: 2013.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013
Title: Keven L Stecca: Innovator in Transgenic Soybean Technology
Introduction
Keven L Stecca is a notable inventor based in Newcastle, Delaware, who has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural biotechnology. His work primarily focuses on the development of transgenic soybean plants that exhibit enhanced traits beneficial for farming and crop production.
Latest Patents
Stecca holds a patent for the invention titled "Soybean event DP-305423-1 and compositions and methods for the identification and/or detection thereof." This patent describes compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants. Specifically, the invention provides soybean plants having the DP-305423-1 event, which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83, or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event enhances breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in breeding populations and progeny.
Career Highlights
Stecca is associated with E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, where he has contributed to various innovative projects in agricultural science. His work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding and application of transgenic technologies in crop improvement.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Stecca has collaborated with several professionals in the field, including Robert F Cressman, Jr. and Natalie N Weber. These collaborations have fostered a productive environment for innovation and research in agricultural biotechnology.
Conclusion
Keven L Stecca's contributions to transgenic soybean technology exemplify the impact of innovation in agriculture. His patent on the DP-305423-1 event represents a significant advancement in the development of crops that are not only more resilient but also beneficial for agricultural practices.