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.

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…

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) …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

TS-062233 — Fortificatin with non-fish derived EPA/DHA

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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 …

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…

TS-062219 — The Need: Addressing the Global Threat of Necrotic Enteritis in Poultry Necrotic enteritis (NE) poses a significant commercial challenge to the poultry industry, with estimated annual costs reaching up to 5-6 billion USD worldwide. The disease, caused by Clostridium perfringens, affects broilers, l…

TS-062218 — 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…

TS-062217 — The Need In the ever-growing global movement for healthy foods, there is an increasing demand for nutritious and wholesome foods. However, these healthier options don’t always appeal to consumers’ taste preferences. Many of these healthier foods, such as whole grains or vegetables, can…

TS-062212 — 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 Techn…

TS-062211 — The Need: Addressing the Limitations of Current Flu Vaccines Influenza epidemics and pandemics present significant challenges to public health and global economies. Existing flu vaccines are strain-specific, providing limited cross-protective immunity and often lack long-term effectiveness. Additio…

TS-060542 — The Problem Swine influenza is an acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by swine influenza A virus (SwIAV). Pigs are naturally vulnerable to SwIAV-associated with secondary bacterial infections and is an economic threat to the global pig industry. Commonly circulating SwIAV strains in swine popu…

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…

TS-060181 — The Need Food coloring is an important factor of the consumer's perception of the quality and flavor of a food product, boosting the product's overall success. Not only does it provide a different color to food products, it even helps prevent color loss during long-term storage. However, in…

TS-059098 — Non-destructive method and system for removing the polymeric coating from metallic food cans

TS-057710 — A method to efficiently produce pyranoanthocyanins using cyanidin-3-derivatives and pyruvic acid or caffeic acid was established to be healthy substitute for artificial colorants and unstable alternative anthocyanins.

TS-052320 — 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…