TS-048073 — In functional genomic experiments to support maize breeding programs, it is difficult to understand the function of an individual gene due to that gene’s interaction with other molecular features. Furthermore, while it is possible to target multiple genes in genomic experiments, it is not fr…

TS-046905 — Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) has historically been an exotic disease to the U.S.. As of May, 2013, the virus made its way from China to the U.S.. This virus causes nearly 100% mortality in piglets and ranges from 80-90% morbidity. There is currently no PEDV vaccine in production. This inve…

TS-046751 — A novel sensor for the screening of field crops, one example being the amino acids in soybeans. This allows the quality and nutritional value of the soybeans to be evaluated quickly and simply. This technology would benefit not only farmers and producers of soybeans and soy products, but also consumers by manufactures to know the quality of the ingredients received to be monitored.

TS-046029 — Next-generation agricultural sensor technology enables precise, data-based decision-making to be implemented at the farm level. Field operations data such as granular fertilizer application rates are useful to the producer, because optimization of nutrient supplementation increases use efficiency …

TS-045170 — Process for isolating and producing a high milk phospholipid ingredient from a by-product of the dairy industry, also commonly known as Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM).

TS-044688 — Nearly all plastics that are used to produce packaging materials are petroleum-based and non-biodegradable. This makes their use undesirable to consumers in an increasingly sustainability-focused market. Therefore, the development of biologically-derived, biodegradable plastic for packaging materi…

TS-044567 — Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) appeared in the US in 2013 and has spread rapidly throughout North America. The virus causes gastroenteric disease in adults and is fatal to nursing piglets, whose only protection from the disease is via passive immunity from their mother. Currently, most US …

TS-044474 — Campylobacter is a leading cause of foodborne disease in humans, affecting more than one million Americans each year. Campylobacteriosis is projected to remain one of the most-frequent causes of disease and death worldwide. Human infection primarily occurs by ingesting contaminated chicken, and tr…

TS-040540 — Small molecules have been developed that have shown effective defense against Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC). These molecules can be used by itself, or with current antibiotics, which helps decrease the overall risk of bacterial antibiotic resistance.

TS-040136 — The Ohio State University’s Soil Organic Matter Calculator is a program that can be used to calculate future organic soil quality, greenhouse gas emissions, nitrogen fertility over short- and long-term scenarios in rder to help farmers decide more sustainable methods of agriculture.