Improved Varroa Mite Control: Enhanced Efficacy of Extended-Release Oxalic Acid for Honeybee Colonies
TS-064184 — Varroa mites are a significant threat to honeybee colonies, presenting a formidable challenge in apiculture and prompting widespread concern among beekeepers and researchers. Infiltrating honeybee hives and feeding on adult bees and their brood, varroa mites eventually lead to colony collapse. Beyon…
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- Inventors: Johnson, Reed; Shannon, Brandon
- Licensing Officer: Wilburn, Adri
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…
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- Inventors: Piermarini, Peter; Canas, Luis; Rakotondraibe, Harinantenaina Liva
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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…
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- 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. …
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Environmental
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- Inventors: Jones, Michelle; Chapin, Laura; Nordstedt, Nathan; South, Kaylee
- 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…
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Environmental
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- Inventors: Rajashekara, Gireesh; Deblais, Loic; Miller, Sally; Ranjit, Sochina; Rotondo, Francesca
- 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…
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Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
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- Inventors: Rajashekara, Gireesh; Fuchs, James; Miller, Sally; Nislow, Corey; Xu, Xiulan
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"