Fungal Biocontrol Agents for Sustainable Resistance Management of Soybean Cyst Nematode Populations
TS-068701 — Novel fungal antagonists that suppress soybean cyst nematode (SCN) populations offer a natural solution that improves soil health and integrates into existing farming practices.
Background
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the leading cause of yield loss in global soybean production, resulting in billions of dollars in economic damage annually. Traditional management strategies, including crop rotation and resistant cultivars are becoming less effective as SCN adapts and…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Medina Lopez, Melanie; Benitez Ponce, Maria; 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
A Non-Destructive Quality Control Test for Organic Coatings in Food Can Applications
TS-067800 — This technology is an electrical impedance test (EIT) for evaluating the integrity of the enamel coating found on the interior surface of canned foods.
Fruits and vegetables used in canning are picked at peak freshness, ensuring the best flavor and nutrient quality. Because canning preserves nutrients, canned foods can be as nutritious as fresh and frozen foods. The amount of minerals, fat-soluble vitamins, protein, fat, and carbohydrates remains r…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Frankel, Gerald "Jerry"; Kosanam, Koushik
- Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan
FARMS: Streamlining Farm Transition Planning for a Secure Future
TS-067290 —
Farm transition planning is a critical yet complex process for producers, often hindered by the challenge of collecting and organizing asset information. Without a clear understanding of what assets are owned, their value, and how they are titled, farm transition planning becomes a guessing game r…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Moore, Robert; Marrison, David
- 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.
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- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Francis, David
- 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 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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: 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"
Plant-based beverages with EPA and DHA from non-fish sources
TS-062233 — The Need: The increasing awareness of the health benefits associated with fish oil and its fatty acid components, such as EPA and DHA, has resulted in a demand for dietary supplements that can provide these beneficial compounds. However, various factors, including allergies, dietary restrictions, an…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Sommer, Abigail; Vodovotz, Yael
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Plasticized biopolymer compositions and their methods of production
TS-062230 — The Need
The need for this technology arises from the limitations of existing bioplastics. While bioplastics show promise due to their renewable and biodegradable properties, they are often brittle and difficult to process, which restricts their use in various industrial applications. Despite effor…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Vodovotz, Yael; Chatzakis, Emmanouil; Williamson, Kathryn; Zhao, Xiaoying "Xiaoying"
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: 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"
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