Location History:
- Lisbon, PT (2006)
- Lisboa, PT (2006)
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Title: Maria Salomé Soares Pais: Innovator in Papaya Fruit Ripening Technologies
Introduction
Maria Salomé Soares Pais is a distinguished inventor based in Lisbon, Portugal. He has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural biotechnology, particularly in the area of fruit ripening. With a total of two patents to his name, his work focuses on enhancing the ripening process of papaya fruit and improving disease resistance in papaya plants.
Latest Patents
His latest patents include "Isolated nucleic acid molecules relating to papaya fruit ripening" and "Method to control the ripening of papaya fruit and confer disease resistance to papaya plants." The first patent relates to isolated DNA molecules that encode a protein responsible for papaya fruit ripening. This invention encompasses DNA constructs, host cells, and transgenic plants that incorporate these DNA molecules. Additionally, it outlines methods for promoting or regulating the ripening of papaya plants through transformation with the DNA constructs. The second patent focuses on DNA constructs that influence papaya fruit ripening while also encoding the coat protein of the papaya ringspot virus. This invention provides a method for controlling fruit ripening and conferring resistance to the virus by transforming plants with the DNA constructs.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Maria Salomé Soares Pais has worked with notable organizations such as the Cornell Research Foundation Inc. and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology. His innovative research has contributed to advancements in agricultural practices and biotechnology.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Dennis Gonsalves and Aladje Baldé, to further his research and development efforts in the field.
Conclusion
Maria Salomé Soares Pais is a prominent figure in the realm of agricultural innovation, particularly in the development of technologies that enhance papaya fruit ripening and disease resistance. His contributions have the potential to significantly impact agricultural practices and improve crop yields.
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