TS-065837 — The Need: In the fight against invasive species threatening our forests, rapid and accurate identification is paramount. Traditional methods for monitoring pests like the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) and Elongate Hemlock Scale (EHS) can be time-consuming and imprecise, leading to delayed responses a…

TS-065836 — The Need: In today's agricultural landscape, precise identification and monitoring of pest damage are paramount for maintaining crop health and maximizing yields. Traditional methods often fall short in accurately assessing and addressing the impact of pests like the Elm Zigzag Sawfly (Aproceros…

TS-062422 — The Need In modern agriculture and pest management practices, there is a growing demand for effective insecticides that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. Conventional synthetic insecticides can have adverse effects on ecosystems, non-target species, and human health. Therefore, there is…

TS-062236 — The Need: Spring frost damage poses a significant threat, resulting in crop losses, delayed fruit ripening, and economic hardships. With climate change and costs associated with conventional protection methods, there is a pressing need for an innovative solution that can effectively prevent and redu…

TS-062225 — The Need: Enhancing Greenhouse Ornamental Crop Production with Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) In the competitive and environmentally-conscious market of greenhouse ornamental crop production, the need for sustainable and efficient cultivation methods has become increasingly paramount. …

TS-062223 — The Need: Increasing Resilience of Ornamental Crops to Water Stress Ornamental crop growers face significant challenges due to water deficit stress, which negatively impacts plant growth, flowering, and overall crop quality. Water stress during both production and post-production phases can result …

TS-062222 — The Need: In the commercial greenhouse industry, the heavy reliance on chemical pesticides for ornamental plant production raises growing concerns regarding environmental contamination and safety. With increased interest in sustainable and safer alternatives, there is a demand for effective pest co…

TS-060522 — The Need: Addressing Pseudomonas Leaf Spot (PLS) Disease in Peppers Pseudomonas leaf spot (PLS) disease caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (Pss) poses a significant threat to pepper crops, leading to reduced yield and substantial economic losses. Current control methods relying on copper-s…

TS-036621 — Biological control tools for reducing the impact of fusarium head blight (FHB) on grain production.

TS-036526 — A remote sensing imaging system that combines a suspended camera with sampling probes, combined with unique image processing features.