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FieldBright: Soil Sterilization for Modern Agriculture
TS-072825 — Unlock cleaner, healthier crops and drive higher returns.
Overview
Crop losses and unpredictable yields from soil-borne threats remain a costly business challenge for growers. Traditional chemical treatments are increasingly restricted and can disrupt beneficial soil biology, limiting options for sustainable and organic producers. This light-based soil ste…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Lindsey, Alexander; Ball, Christopher; Lopez Nicora, Horacio
- 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.
The Need
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 alter…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Medina Lopez, Melanie; Benitez Ponce, Maria Soledad; Lopez Nicora, Horacio
- 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
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
Advanced Biopesticides and Bio Stimulants for Sustainable Crop Protection and Growth Enhancement
TS-062409 — The Need: In the face of climate change and the diminishing efficacy of conventional pest control methods, the agricultural industry is in dire need of sustainable solutions to protect and enhance crop growth. The escalating disease pressure calls for innovative technologies that can bolster a plant…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Wang, Guo-Liang; Bhat, Prabhat; Pei, Dehua; Wang, Jiyang
- 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: 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
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
