NESTEC S. A. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100154073 | Dehydrin Genes and Promoters From Coffee - Dehydrin- and late embryogenic abundant (LEA) protein-encoding polynucleotides from coffee plants are disclosed. Also disclosed are a promoter sequence from a coffee dehydrin gene, and methods for using these polynucleotides and promoter sequences for gene regulation and manipulation of flavor, aroma, stress tolerance and other features of coffee beans. | 06-17-2010 |
20090313728 | Polynucleotides Encoding Lignin Biosynthetic Pathway Enzymes in Coffee - Polynucleotides encoding polypeptides that comprise the biosynthetic pathway for lignins in the coffee plant are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for using these polynucleotides and polypeptides for the manipulation of flavor, aroma, and other features of coffee beans, as well as the manipulation resistance to pathogen, herbivore, and insect attack in the coffee plant. | 12-17-2009 |
20090104169 | PET FOOD COMPOSITION FOR SKIN PHOTOPROTECTION - An ingestable composition for the photoprotection of the skin of pets which comprises a photoprotecting effective amount of i) at least one probiotic lactic acid bacterium or a culture supernatant thereof, and ii) at least one yeast and/or a carotenoid or derivative, included into an ingestable carrier. | 04-23-2009 |
20090042771 | DIETARY LIPIDS FOR IMPROVING SKIN AND COAT OF PETS - A source of dietary lipids containing anti-microbial fatty acids is added to a food composition intended for improving or maintaining the skin health and/or coat quality in a pet by preventing or regulating the growth of skin pathogens and of microflora responsible for the generation of body surface and coat odors. | 02-12-2009 |