Monsanto Technology LLC patent applications published on July 25th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Monsanto Technology LLC on July 25th, 2024

1. **Summary**: The recent patents filed by Monsanto Technology LLC focus on innovative cotton varieties (20R752B3XF, 20R751B3XF, 20R731B3XF) and insect inhibitory proteins for targeted pest control in agriculture. These patents introduce novel cotton varieties with improved traits, including yield, quality, and resistance to pests and diseases. Additionally, they disclose insect inhibitory proteins specifically designed to target Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, offering a more targeted and environmentally friendly approach to pest control in agricultural systems.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * Novel cotton varieties designated as 20R752B3XF, 20R751B3XF, and 20R731B3XF, including seeds, plants, plant parts, lint, and derivatives.
  * Methods for utilizing these cotton varieties and products derived from them, as well as techniques for breeding cotton plants through crossing with themselves or other varieties.
  * Insect inhibitory proteins targeting Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, providing a more sustainable and effective solution for pest control in agriculture.

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Enhanced cotton varieties for various applications in the textile industry, agriculture, and research.
  * Potential for increased yields, improved fiber quality, and higher resilience to environmental stressors in cotton production.
  * More sustainable farming practices, reduced reliance on chemical pesticides, and improved crop protection and yield through targeted pest control methods.

Patent applications for Monsanto Technology LLC on July 25th, 2024

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 94411038 (18443696)

Main Inventor

William H. Eby

COTTON VARIETY 21R523XF (18159560)

Main Inventor

Nilesh DIGHE

COTTON VARIETY 20R731B3XF (18159580)

Main Inventor

Dawn E. FRASER

COTTON VARIETY 20R751B3XF (18159592)

Main Inventor

Darren G. JONES

COTTON VARIETY 20R752B3XF (18159600)

Main Inventor

Dawn E. FRASER

Lepidopteran-Active Cry1Da1 Amino Acid Sequence Variant Proteins (18404247)

Main Inventor

James A. Baum

INSECT INHIBITORY TOXIN FAMILY ACTIVE AGAINST HEMIPTERAN AND/OR LEPIDOPTERAN INSECTS (18412090)

Main Inventor

David J. Bowen