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
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
In Canopy Crop Health Sensing Technology
TS-036526 — A remote sensing imaging system that combines a suspended camera with sampling probes, combined with unique image processing features.
The Need
In modern agriculture, early detection and intervention are crucial to maximizing crop yield and minimizing losses. Traditional methods of crop health monitoring, relying on human scouts positioned at field borders, are limited and often lead to subjective decisions and delayed detection o…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Shearer, Scott; Klopfenstein, Andrew "Andrew"; See, David; Weigman, Christopher
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Small Molecule Modulators as a Means to Control Tomato Bacterial Canker
TS-014936 — Small molecule modulators of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis (Cmm) as a means to control tomatobacterial canker.
The Need: Revolutionizing Plant Disease Management
Plant diseases caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subspecies, particularly bacterial canker in tomatoes, pose significant challenges to the agriculture industry. Conventional methods of control, such as clean seed usage and chemical treatments, ha…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Rajashekara, Gireesh; Fuchs, James; Miller, Sally; Nislow, Corey; Xu, Xiulan
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"