Location History:
- Greely, CA (2000 - 2005)
- Ontario, CA (2005)
Company Filing History:
3 out of 88 
2 out of 7 
1 out of 9 Years Active: 2000-2005
Title: Innovations and Contributions of Inventor Linda J Harris
Introduction
Linda J Harris is a notable inventor based in Greely, California. She has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural biotechnology, particularly in the area of plant genetics. With a total of 5 patents to her name, her work focuses on enhancing plant resistance to pathogens and improving crop yields.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is titled "Regulatory region of a lipid transfer protein (LtpW1) from aleuron tissue of wheat." This invention is directed to a regulatory region obtained from a wheat aleurone gene LtpW1. This 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. Furthermore, this invention includes a truncated LtpW1 regulatory region that exhibits constitutive activity in both monocot and dicot plants. The patent also covers vectors comprising these regulatory regions operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, as well as plant cell cultures and transgenic plants that incorporate these vectors. Additionally, a method for preparing a plant using the regulatory regions of this invention is disclosed.
Another significant patent addresses the "Tolerance of trichothecene mycotoxins in plants through the modification of the ribosomal protein L3 gene." This invention targets a plant pathogen that affects a wide range of species, including corn, barley, and wheat. The resulting epidemics lead to substantial losses in crop revenues. Mycotoxins produced by various fungal species contaminate grains, with deoxynivalenol (DON) being a major trichothecene. This invention identifies a yeast gene that confers tolerance to trichothecene, which has been used to transform plants, resulting in increased resistance to infestation.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Linda has worked with various organizations, including Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food and Agri-food Canada. Her work has had a profound impact on agricultural practices and crop management.
Collaborations
Linda has collaborated with notable individuals in her field, including John A Simmonds and Leslie Cass. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of agricultural biotechnology.
Conclusion
Linda J Harris is a pioneering inventor whose