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Oak Ridge, TN, United States of America

Wellington Muchero

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 1,617 
 
Ut-battelle, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 215 
 
West Virginia University
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 764 
 
University of Tennessee Research Foundation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2018-2025

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11 patents (USPTO):
1. 12264320 - Methods of improving drought and salt resistance in a plant and genetically engineered plants with improved drought and salt resistance (2025-04-01),
2. 12203927 - Methods for immunoregulation by modulating plasminogen-apple-nematode (PAN) domain-containing proteins (2025-01-21),
3. 11708557 - Complex of mutualistic microbes designed to increase plant productivity (2023-07-25),
4. 11629356 - Regulating lignin biosynthesis and sugar release in plants (2023-04-18),
5. 11473086 - Loss of function alleles of PtEPSP-TF and its regulatory targets in rice (2022-10-18),
6. 11441152 - Methods for improving callus formation and regeneration in plants (2022-09-13),
7. 11028404 - Methods of improving mycorrhization in plants and genetically modifed plants with improved mycorrhization (2021-06-08),
8. 10900094 - Methods of identifying and modulating pathogen resistance in plants (2021-01-26),
9. 10660340 - Complex of mutualistic microbes designed to increase plant productivity (2020-05-26),
10. 10106807 - Transcription factor which regulates flavonoid, phenylpropanoid, tyrosine, and tryptophan pathways (2018-10-23),
11. 9994998 - Key gene regulating plant cell wall recalcitrance (2018-06-12),

Title: Wellington Muchero: Innovator in Plant Biotechnology

Introduction

Wellington Muchero is a prominent inventor based in Oak Ridge, TN (US), known for his significant contributions to plant biotechnology. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Muchero has focused on developing methods to enhance drought and salt resistance in plants, which is crucial for agricultural sustainability.

Latest Patents

Muchero's latest patents include innovative methods for improving drought and salt resistance in plants. The first patent details methods for increasing drought resistance, salt resistance, and biomass production by expressing the DiGeorge-Syndrome Critical Region 14 (DGCR14) gene in plants. These genetically modified plants exhibit enhanced resilience compared to their non-modified counterparts. Another notable patent involves methods for immunoregulation by modulating plasminogen-apple-nematode (PAN) domain-containing proteins. This patent highlights the importance of PAN domain proteins in immune regulation, offering methods to improve in vitro fertilization efficiency and inhibit cancer cell division and migration.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Muchero has worked with reputable organizations such as UT-Battelle, Inc. and West Virginia University. His work has significantly advanced the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in developing genetically modified plants that are resistant to various pathogenic infections.

Collaborations

Muchero has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Gerald A. Tuskan and Lee E. Gunter, to further his research and innovations in plant biotechnology.

Conclusion

Wellington Muchero's contributions to plant biotechnology through his innovative patents and collaborations have made a lasting impact on agricultural practices. His work continues to pave the way for advancements in creating resilient crops that can withstand environmental challenges.

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