Sustainable Packaging Innovation: Engineered for Rapid, Reliable Decomposition
TS-070312 —
Upgrade to packaging that combines robust functional performance with enhanced biodegradability for diverse applications.
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment threatens ecosystems and public health, as traditional plastics resist degradation. This innovative material offers a sustainable alternative by significantly accelerating the breakdown of packaging, even in challenging low-oxygen conditions.
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- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Pascall, Melvin; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Yousef, Ahmed
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Precision Soil Health: The Key to Sustainable, High-Yield Farming
TS-070310 —
An integrated soil health assessment
and management platform that empowers growers to boost yields
and sustainability through data-driven decisions.
Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, yet traditional management often overlooks the complex interactions that drive crop performance and
environmental outcomes. Many growers struggle to optimize yields and reduce input costs due to limited, fragmented soil data. This techno…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Dick, Richard; Renz, Peter
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Unlocking Value in Rubber Processing: Safe, Cost-Effective Separation Technology
TS-070296 — Delivering a streamlined, eco-friendly solution for industrial natural rubber extraction.
Overview
Natural rubber is essential to industries ranging from automotive to medical devices and consumer goods. Traditional extraction methods rely on hazardous solvents or energy-intensive mechanical processes, leading to high costs, environmental concerns, and limited scalability.
The Op…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Puskas, Judit; Polyak, Peter
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Aerobiology Chamber for Pilot-scale Studies
TS-070103 —
The Need
Aerobiology chambers on the market today face several challenges, particularly in studying biohazardous aerosols and testing anti-bioaerosol agents. Large, room-sized chambers, while capable of mimicking indoor environments, are cumbersome to operate, require extensive decontamination, an…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Yousef, Ahmed; Ali, Mohamed; Kasler, David; Kwiek, Jesse; Sastry, Sudhir
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Hydroxyphenyl-Pyranoanthocyanin Formulations for Dynamic and Adaptive Color Expression in Clean-Label Applications
TS-070018 — This innovation approach enhances the color retention
of natural colorants, making them suitable for a wide range
of
environmental conditions
and consumer product industrial uses.
Background
Natural colorants are increasingly prioritized in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries to support clean-label and plant-based product development. However, many existing natural pigments suffer from limited solubility, poor chromatic stability, and incompatibility with complex ma…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Voss, Danielle; Giusti, M. Monica
- 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.
Overview
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 al…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Medina Lopez, Melanie; Benitez Ponce, Maria Soledad; Lopez Nicora, Horacio
- 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"
Winter Barley Variety- DH02UK-010
TS-065851 —
There is a growing demand for winter barley varieties with enhanced traits such as winter-hardiness, lodging-resistance, and early maturity, particularly those suitable for malting purposes. Meeting this demand is essential for ensuring stable barley production and meeting the needs of the malting…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Stockinger, Eric
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Winter Barley Line DH02SP1-030
TS-065849 — The Need
With the ever-evolving demands of the malting barley market, there's an urgent need for a variety that not only withstands winter conditions but also boasts superior qualities in terms of yield, lodging resistance, and maturity. Meeting the growing demand for malting barley while ensur…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Stockinger, Eric
- 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
European Corn Borer mating Cage
TS-065465 — The Need: The agricultural sector faces persistent challenges in controlling pests like the European Corn Borer (ECB), which can devastate corn crops, leading to significant economic losses. Traditional methods often prove inadequate, necessitating innovative solutions to combat these destructive in…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Michel, Andrew; Basnagala, Suranga
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
3D-Printed Soybean Leaf
TS-065464 — The Need
In modern agriculture, the ability to quickly and accurately identify diseases impacting soybean crops is critical for farmers to maintain yield and profitability. Traditional methods of disease identification can be time-consuming and imprecise, leading to potential losses. There is a cle…
- College: College
of
Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental
Sciences
(CFAES)
- Inventors: Lang, Olivia; Michel, Andrew
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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"
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: Panic, Ana
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: Panic, Ana
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"
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