Monsanto Technology LLC

Beth Jo Calabotta

Brian J Martinell

Jerald D Heise

Kevin Lee Deppermann

Edward James Williams

Cindy L Ludwig

Angela Ranae Koestel

Erik D Dersch

Dennis E McCabe

Richard J Heinzen

Lori Ann Smith

Gail A Roberts

Richard F Klemm

David A Morgenstern

Vallabh Makadia

Nicholas J Nissing

Joann Estep

John JianShi Wang

William H Miller

William Abraham

Jeffrey Alan Graham

Brent D Massmann

Brad D White

Steven H Modiano

Cynthia L Ludwig

The present invention relates to excision of explant material comprising meristematic tissue from seeds, and storage of such material prior to subsequent use in plant tissue culture and genetic transformation. Methods for tissue preparation, storage, and transformation are disclosed, as is transformable meristem tissue produced by such methods, and apparati for tissue preparation.

Preparation and use of plant embryo explants for transformation

Apparatus for the preparation and use of plant embryo explants for transformation

Oil compositions having a high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids are described for use in various applications including use as drying oils, in ink compositions and coating compositions. Oil compositions wherein the double bonds of the fatty acids are substantially epoxidized are described and used as plasticizers and thermal stabilizers for various halogenated polymer compositions.

Use of oils with high concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids in plastics and surface coatings

Methods and assemblies are provided for evaluating plants for presence of pests. Methods may include separating pests from a plant to produce a sample of pests for analysis, illuminating the sample to produce emitted light from the sample, and comparing the emitted light from the sample to a model to discriminate pests within the sample. Assemblies may include a separating unit operable to separate pests from a plant to produce a sample comprising pests, a light source for illuminating at least part of the sample, and an imaging device adjacent the light source for receiving light from the illuminated sample and creating an image of the sample.

Automated systems and assemblies for use in evaluating agricultural products and methods therefor

A process of mechanical separation of embryos from seeds for genetic transplantation employs counter-rotating cylinders together with one or more culling, hydration, separation, and viability testing steps to provide high-throughput of viable, transplantable tissue.

Method and apparatus for preparation of genetically transformable plant tissue

A process for preparing a dry pesticidal composition including a glyphosate component comprising a water-soluble salt of glyphosate acid, a dicarboxylate component and optionally an adjuvant component. According to the process of the present invention, a glyphosate component is combined with a dicarboxylate component and optionally an adjuvant component to form an enhanced pesticidal composition. The glyphosate component and/or the dicarboxylate component may be combined in their salt form or either or both may be combined in acid form and reacted in the mixture with a base component to form the corresponding salt.

Process for the preparation of a dry pesticidal composition containing a dicarboxylate component

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University City, MO, United States of America

Beth Jo Calabotta