Zhong-Min Wei

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Plant Biotechnology. Top assignees: Cornell University, Eden Bioscience Corporation, Plant Health Care, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Zhong-Min Wei. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/zhong-min-wei

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 88.2

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 175(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Ithaca, NY (US) (1998 - 2001)
Kirkland, WA (US) (1999 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

Eden Bioscience Corporation

patents

2 out of 22

Plant Health Care, Inc.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2012

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Areas of Expertise:

Hypersensitive Response Elicitor

Plant Growth Enhancement

Postharvest Disease Control

Nucleic Acid Encoding

Stress Resistance

Insect Control

Xanthomonas Campestris

Erwinia Amylovora

Elicitor Fragments

Agricultural Chemicals

Seed Treatment

Plant Resistance

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8232228 - Method for increasing the efficacy of agricultural chemicals (2012-07-31),

2. 7915217 - Treatment of fruits or vegetables with hypersensitive response elicitor to inhibit postharvest disease or desiccation (2011-03-29),

3. 7132525 - Hypersensitive response elicitor fragments eliciting a hypersensitive response and uses thereof (2006-11-07),

4. 6998515 - Use of a nucleic acid encoding a hypersensitive response elicitor polypeptide to enhance growth in plants (2006-02-14),

5. 6960705 - Nucleic acid encoding a hypersensitive response elicitor from Xanthomonas campestris (2005-11-01),

6. 6858707 - Hypersensitive response elicitor fragments which are active but do not elicit a hypersensitive response (2005-02-22),

7. 6855683 - Hypersensitive response elicitor from Erwinia amylovora, its use, and encoding gene (2005-02-15),

8. 6624139 - Hypersensitive response elicitor-induced stress resistance (2003-09-23),

9. 6583107 - Hypersensitive response elicitor fragments eliciting a hypersensitive response and uses thereof (2003-06-24),

10. 6277814 - Enhancement of growth in plants (2001-08-21),

11. 6235974 - Hypersensitive response induced resistance in plants by seed treatment with a hypersensitive response elicitor (2001-05-22),

12. 6228644 - Hypersensitive response elicitor from Erwinia amylovora, its use, and encoding gene (2001-05-08),

13. 6174717 - Elicitor of the hypersensitive response in plants (2001-01-16),

14. 5977060 - Insect control with a hypersensitive response elicitor (1999-11-02),

15. 5859324 - Hypersensitive response induced resistance in plants (1999-01-12),

Title: Innovations by Zhong-Min Wei in Agricultural Chemistry

Introduction

Zhong-Min Wei is a notable inventor based in Kirkland, WA (US), recognized for his contributions to agricultural chemistry. He holds a total of 17 patents, showcasing his innovative approaches to enhancing the efficacy of agricultural chemicals.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a method for increasing the efficacy of agricultural chemicals. This invention involves applying at least one agricultural chemical to a plant or plant seed under conditions that allow the chemical to perform its intended function. Additionally, it includes the application of a hypersensitive response elicitor protein or polypeptide to enhance the chemical's effectiveness. Another significant patent addresses the treatment of fruits or vegetables to inhibit postharvest disease or desiccation. This method involves treating the produce with a hypersensitive response elicitor protein or utilizing transgenic plants that express such proteins to prevent postharvest issues.

Career Highlights

Zhong-Min Wei has worked with reputable organizations, including the Cornell Research Foundation Inc. and Eden Bioscience Corporation. His work in these institutions has significantly contributed to advancements in agricultural practices and chemical applications.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Wei has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Steven V Beer and Ron J Laby, further enhancing the impact of his research and innovations.

Conclusion

Zhong-Min Wei's innovative work in agricultural chemistry has led to significant advancements in the efficacy of agricultural chemicals and postharvest treatments. His contributions continue to influence the field and improve agricultural practices.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.