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Sustainable Packaging Innovation: Engineered for Rapid, Reliable Decomposition
TS-070312 — Upgrade to packaging that combines robust functional performance with enhanced biodegradability for diverse applications.
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment threatens ecosystems and public health, as traditional plastics resist degradation. This innovative material offers a sustainable alternative by significantly accelerating the breakdown of packaging, even in challenging low-oxygen conditions. …
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Pascall, Melvin; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Yousef, Ahmed
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Precision Soil Health: The Key to Sustainable, High-Yield Farming
TS-070310 — An integrated soil health assessment and management platform that empowers growers to boost yields and sustainability through data-driven decisions.
Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, yet traditional management often overlooks the complex interactions that drive crop performance and environmental outcomes. Many growers struggle to optimize yields and reduce input costs due to limited, fragmented soil data. This techno…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Dick, Richard; Renz, Peter
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Unlocking Value in Rubber Processing: Safe, Cost-Effective Separation Technology
TS-070296 — Delivering a streamlined, eco-friendly solution for industrial natural rubber extraction.
Overview Natural rubber is essential to industries ranging from automotive to medical devices and consumer goods. Traditional extraction methods rely on hazardous solvents or energy-intensive mechanical processes, leading to high costs, environmental concerns, and limited scalability. The Op…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Puskas, Judit; Polyak, Peter
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Scalable Microbial Electrochemical Systems: Maximizing Food Waste Valorization into Biofuels
TS-070156 — This advanced electro-fermentation technology efficiently transforms diverse food waste streams into high-value biofuels, offering a sustainable and scalable solution for industrial applications.
Background Food waste, with 2.5 billion tons discarded globally each year, drives pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional disposal methods like landfilling and incineration are unsustainable and risky. This technology leverages microbial electrochemical systems (MES) to transfor…
  • College: College of Engineering (COE)
  • Inventors: Saba, Beenish "bina"; Cornish, Katrina
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Eco-Friendly Fungal Solutions for Sustainable Soybean Cyst Nematode Control
TS-068701 — Protect soybean yields and soil health with sustainable fungal biocontrol agents that naturally manage nematode threats.
Overview Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the leading cause of yield loss in global soybean production, costing the industry billions annually. As traditional management methods lose effectiveness and chemical nematicides face increasing restrictions, growers urgently need sustainable, effective al…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Medina Lopez, Melanie; Benitez Ponce, Maria Soledad; Lopez Nicora, Horacio
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Enzymatic Inhibitor for Control of Enteric Methane Emission by Ruminants
TS-068275 — The small molecule inhibitor targets methanogenic archaea in the rumen, offering a novel and sustainable solution to significantly reduce methane emissions from ruminants. Background Atmospheric methane levels have doubled over the past century, driven largely by emissions from ruminant…
  • College: College of Arts & Sciences
  • Inventors: Gopalan, Venkat
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Advanced Sensor Housing for Environmental Monitoring in Precision Agriculture and Beyond
TS-066793 — The Need In agriculture, the accurate measurement of gasses such as nitrous oxide (N2O) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) is crucial for optimizing fertilizer use, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing air pollution. Current monitoring technologies are often expensive, complex, and not suitable…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Khanal, Sami; Bevers, Noah; Shearer, Scott; Tkach, Chris
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Tomato Lines Resistant to Bacterial Spot (Rx-3, Xv3, QTL-11), Verticillium (Ve), and Fusarium (I)
TS-065858 — The Need: In the modern agricultural landscape, tomato crops face significant threats from bacterial spot, Verticillium, and Fusarium, leading to substantial yield losses and economic strain for growers. Addressing these challenges is crucial to ensure a sustainable and profitable tomato industry. …
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Francis, David
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Winter Barley Variety- DH02UK-010
TS-065851 — There is a growing demand for winter barley varieties with enhanced traits such as winter-hardiness, lodging-resistance, and early maturity, particularly those suitable for malting purposes. Meeting this demand is essential for ensuring stable barley production and meeting the needs of the malting…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Stockinger, Eric
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Winter Barley Line DH02SP1-030
TS-065849 — The Need With the ever-evolving demands of the malting barley market, there's an urgent need for a variety that not only withstands winter conditions but also boasts superior qualities in terms of yield, lodging resistance, and maturity. Meeting the growing demand for malting barley while ensur…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Stockinger, Eric
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Specific Pathogen Free Turkey Eggs
TS-065846 — The Need: With the persistent threat of avian diseases, ensuring the health and safety of turkey populations is of utmost importance to the poultry industry. Traditional methods of disease prevention have limitations, necessitating a technology that can reliably produce Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) …
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Saif, Mo
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

3D printed hemlock twig key tag showing feeding locations of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and elongate hemlock scale (EHS)
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…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Basnagala, Suranga; Perry, Kayla
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

3D printed Elm leaves to show Elm Zigzag Sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) larval feeding damage.
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…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Basnagala, Suranga; Perry, Kayla
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Novel Small-Molecule Natural Product Salt Enhancing Compounds
TS-065450 — The Need: In the face of mounting health concerns related to excessive sodium intake, there is a pressing need within the food and beverage industry to develop products that maintain flavor profiles while reducing sodium content. With dietary risks being a significant contributor to global mortalit…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Kokkinidou, Smaro "Smaro"; Peterson, Julie; Schwartz, Eric
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Herd Level Dx™: Revolutionizing Salmonella Dublin Detection
TS-065394 — The Need: Salmonella Dublin (S. Dublin) is of concern in the cattlepopulation. The current detection methods, particularly culture-based techniques are time-consuming and lack sensitivity in environmental samples. As a result, treatment effective surveillance and epidemiological understanding is hin…
  • College: College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Inventors: Habing, Gregory; Arevalo Mayorga, Stefany
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Ultra Sheer Technology (UST): Revolutionizing Protein Blending for Superior Nutrition and Taste
TS-065233 — The Need: The food industry grapples with meeting escalating consumer demands for health-centric, eco-friendly, and economically viable protein-based diets. Despite the surge in popularity of plant-based milk products, consumer reluctance persists due to lackluster flavors and compromised taste. Add…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Balasubramaniam, V M "Bala"; Janahar, Jerish Joyner; Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

RNA-TetherTech: Revolutionizing In Vivo Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation
TS-064267 — In the field of post-transcriptional gene regulation, understanding the functions of RNA-binding proteins is crucial for controlling cellular processes and development in organisms. However, the lack of reliable tools for studying these proteins in vivo, particularly in plant cells, has hindered p…
  • College: College of Arts & Sciences
  • Inventors: Cuerda Gil, Diego
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Small molecules that suppress heat/pain perception
TS-064187 — The Need In the culinary and pharmaceutical realms, the need for a groundbreaking solution to modulate flavor and alleviate sensory perceptions is crucial. Businesses seek innovative ways to enhance consumer experiences by addressing pungency in foods and alleviating burn or pain sensations in phar…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Borcherding, Joel
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Helenization:The next milestone of safety and quality control in fermented foods
TS-064186 — The Need: In the culinary realm of fermented foods, there is a critical need to address the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in fermented foods. Representing a substantial risk to public health by fostering antibiotic resistance in consumers, awareness and concern around antibiotic-resist…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Wang, Hua; Fu, Siying; Li, Yutong
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Texture Enhancer for Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Products
TS-064178 — The Need In the ever-evolving landscape of plant-based protein alternatives, the demand for gluten-free, clean label options that authentically mimic the textural properties of traditional meat and cheese products is at an all-time high. Despite advancements, textural mimicry of meats and cheeses c…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Campanella, Osvaldo; Munoz Salgado, Andres
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Isolated Compounds for Controlling Pests
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…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Piermarini, Peter; Canas, Luis; Rakotondraibe, Harinantenaina Liva
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

A Novel African Swine Fever Vaccine
TS-062364 — The Need: Addressing the Threat of African Swine Fever Virus (ASF) African swine fever (ASF) presents a severe commercial burden given the highly contagious and deadly nature of the viral disease. With no existing treatment or vaccine available, ASF outbreaks have devastated domestic and feral pig …
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Kenney, Scott; Gourapura, Renukaradhya
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Improved pyranoanthocyanin formation
TS-062262 — The Need: Food companies face increasing demand for naturally derived colorants due to consumers' health concerns over synthetic dyes. While anthocyanins from fruits and vegetables offer vibrant colors, they are subject to degradation and have limited stability under various conditions, making t…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Straathof, Nicole; Giusti, M. Monica
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Chemical Drivers of Vanilla Flavor Liking - Unlocking the Secrets of Vanilla's Irresistible Allure
TS-062251 — The Need: Vanilla, a beloved and widely used flavoring agent, owes its popularity to its unique and highly desirable taste profile. The traditional curing process for vanilla beans, while effective, is labor-intensive and time-consuming, taking up to nine months. The quest for quicker curing methods…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Forero Arcila, Diana Paola; Peterson, Julie; Tello Camacho, Edisson
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Single-Pass Harvester for Whole-Plant Crops
TS-062238 — The Need: Crop harvesting machinery is crop-specific and focused on maximizing either grain or stalk collection, necessitating multiple passes with different, specialized machinery, to harvest and manage crop residue. Multiple passes with different machinery is costly, often prohibiting the diversi…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Shearer, Scott; Klopfenstein, Andrew "Andrew"; Parsons, Nate; Shah, Ajay
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Compounds that enhance the desirable flavor of coffee
TS-062237 — The Need The demand for higher quality coffee to meet the discerning tastes of consumers has always been a key driver for success. Innovative compounds and compositions that directly modulate the flavor of coffee products can enhance taste and quality but can be difficult to identify. The Tech…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Linne, Brianne; Simons, Christopher; Tello Camacho, Edisson
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Frost Guard : Protecting Plants and Crops from Frost Damage
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…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Dami, Imed
  • Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"

Functional Plant-based Beverages
TS-062233 — Fortificatin with non-fish derived EPA/DHA
The Need Driven by the well-established health benefits of EPA and DHA, demand is rising for convenient dietary sources beyond traditional supplements in a pill format. While EPA/DHA fortified foods like milk, yogurt, and eggs offer an alternative, they often rely on fish oil derived EPA/DHA, posin…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Sommer, Abigail; Vodovotz, Yael
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Antibiotics Alternatives for Controlling Foodborne Diseases; APEC and Salmonella
TS-062229 — The Need Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) and Salmonella infections in poultry pose a significant commercial and health challenge. Current treatments relying on antimicrobial drugs have limited effectiveness and contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains, exacerbating the p…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Rajashekara, Gireesh; Closs, Gary; FNU, Dhanashree; Kathayat, Dipak
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Enhanced anthocyanin-based colorants
TS-062228 — The Need The food industry is actively seeking alternatives to synthetic colorants due to consumer concerns over their safety and increasing legal challenges. Natural colorants, particularly anthocyanins found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and flowers, offer potential health benefits and a wide ra…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Giusti, M. Monica; Zhou, Yucheng
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Identification of Bacteria That Promote Plant Growth with Low Fertilizer Inputs.
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. …
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Jones, Michelle; Chapin, Laura; Nordstedt, Nathan; South, Kaylee
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Bacterial Strains that can Improve Water Stress Tolerance in Plants
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 …
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Jones, Michelle; Chapin, Laura; Nordstedt, Nathan
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Beneficial bacteria for the control of Botrytis cinerea in greenhouse crops
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…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Jones, Michelle; Chapin, Laura; Hand, Francesca; South, Kaylee; Taylor, Christopher
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Nanoparticle Vaccine to combat Necrotic enteritis in poultry
TS-062219 — The Need: Addressing the Global Threat of Necrotic Enteritis in Poultry Necrotic enteritis (NE) poses a significant commercial challenge to the poultry industry, with estimated annual costs reaching up to 5-6 billion USD worldwide. The disease, caused by Clostridium perfringens, affects broilers, l…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Gourapura, Renukaradhya; Renu, Sankar
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Compounds to Enhance the Quality and Taste of Coffee
TS-062218 — The Need The demand for higher quality coffee to meet the discerning tastes of consumers has always been a key driver for success. Innovative compounds and compositions that directly modulate the flavor of coffee products can enhance taste and quality but can be difficult to identify. The Tech…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Gao, Chengyu
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Enhanced Whole Grain Flavor
TS-062217 — The Need In the ever-growing global movement for healthy foods, there is an increasing demand for nutritious and wholesome foods. However, these healthier options don’t always appeal to consumers’ taste preferences. Many of these healthier foods, such as whole grains or vegetables, can…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Cong, Wen; Schwartz, Eric
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Compounds to Enhance the Quality and Taste of Coffee
TS-062212 — The Need The demand for higher quality coffee to meet the discerning tastes of consumers has always been a key driver for success. Innovative compounds and compositions that directly modulate the flavor of coffee products can enhance taste and quality but can be difficult to identify. The Techn…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Paravisini, Laurianne; Schwartz, Eric; Sittipod, Sichaya
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

A liposomal subunit flu vaccine formulation
TS-062211 — The Need: Addressing the Limitations of Current Flu Vaccines Influenza epidemics and pandemics present significant challenges to public health and global economies. Existing flu vaccines are strain-specific, providing limited cross-protective immunity and often lack long-term effectiveness. Additio…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Gourapura, Renukaradhya; Carson, Kennith; Cheng, Xingguo; Dhakal, Santosh; Lee, Chang Won; McDonough, Joseph
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Mannose Conjugated Chitosan-Based Swine Influenza Vaccine
TS-060542 — The Problem Swine influenza is an acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by swine influenza A virus (SwIAV). Pigs are naturally vulnerable to SwIAV-associated with secondary bacterial infections and is an economic threat to the global pig industry. Commonly circulating SwIAV strains in swine popu…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Gourapura, Renukaradhya
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

Control of seedborne leaf spot disease
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…
  • College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
  • Inventors: Rajashekara, Gireesh; Deblais, Loic; Miller, Sally; Ranjit, Sochina; Rotondo, Francesca
  • Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana

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