Leslie Cass

Title: Innovations of Leslie Cass in Plant Biotechnology

Introduction

Leslie Cass is an accomplished inventor based in Carp, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly through his innovative patents related to wheat aleurone regulatory regions. With a total of 3 patents, his work has the potential to advance agricultural practices and enhance crop yields.

Latest Patents

One of Leslie Cass's notable inventions is the "Regulatory region of a lipid transfer protein (LtpW1) from aleuron tissue of wheat." This invention focuses on a regulatory region obtained from the wheat aleurone gene LtpW1. The regulatory region, along with its truncated derivatives, mutations, or deletions, can be utilized to express heterologous genes of interest within aleurone cells of a plant. Additionally, this invention includes a truncated LtpW1 regulatory region that exhibits constitutive activity in both monocot and dicot plants. The invention also encompasses vectors that comprise these regulatory regions operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, as well as plant cell cultures and transgenic plants that include these vectors. A method for preparing a plant using the regulatory regions of this invention is also disclosed.

Another significant patent by Cass is the "Wheat aleurone regulatory region," which similarly focuses on a regulatory region obtained from the wheat aleurone gene LtpW1. This regulatory region, or its truncated derivatives, can also be used to express heterologous genes of interest within aleurone cells of a plant. The invention includes a truncated LtpW1 regulatory region that demonstrates constructive activity within both monocot and dicot plants. It also features vectors comprising these regulatory regions operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, along with plant cell cultures and transgenic plants that include these vectors. A method for preparing a plant using the regulatory regions of this invention is also disclosed.

Career Highlights

Leslie Cass has worked with notable organizations, including Her Majesty in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. His work in these institutions has allowed him to contribute to significant advancements in agricultural biotechnology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Leslie has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as John A. Simmonds and Linda J. Harris. Their combined expertise has furthered the impact of their research in