Company patents
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
Seminis Vegetable Seeds Inc. demonstrates a highly concentrated patent strategy, with 96.8% of its portfolio in New Plants / Plant Reproduction, which saw an 8.5% increase in 2025 but a significant decline so far in 2026. Surprisingly, despite its agricultural focus, the company shows an emerging interest in Genetic & Microbiological Assays, with a remarkable 100.0% year-over-year growth in 2025, suggesting a diversification into biotech-driven plant science.
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374 US filings (since 2023) · 3 categories · 5 themes
Methods and compositions for introducing, modifying, or expressing foreign genetic material within plant cells to confer new traits, produce novel compounds, or enhance existing characteristics.
Development and characterization of novel plant varieties or cultivars, including field crops, vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants, focusing on improved agronomic performance, aesthetic qualities, or specific product characteristics.
Engineering or breeding plants to exhibit enhanced resistance or tolerance to pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses) or pests, often involving the identification and introduction of specific resistance genes or genomic regions.
Utilization of specific DNA sequences (markers) to identify, select, or characterize plant varieties or traits, enabling more efficient breeding, quality control, and intellectual property protection.
Methods and compositions that stimulate a plant's natural defense mechanisms or improve its physiological resilience against pathogens, pests, or environmental stressors, rather than directly eliminating the threat.
Patents
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Plant Disease Resistance Induction