Discovery and application of plant genes for dopamine biosynthesis and polydopamine production. Commercial Applications Abiotic stress-resistant crops Reduced browning in fruits and vegetables Biomaterials Benefits Improved plant resilience Production of dopamine and other catecholamines Biofuel production from cell walls Food … [Read more...] about Improved Dopamine Production and Polydopamine Advancements via Plant Genetic Engineering 2023-066
Agriculture
Agrobacterium-Mediated Plant and Fungal Transformation with Refactored Virulence Plasmids 2021-072
APPLICATIONS: Development of genetically modified crops with increased yield, pest resistance, and improved nutritional content Development of crops with increased resilience to climate change-induced environmental stresses Engineering crops for biofuel production by optimizing growth rates and increasing lipid or carbohydrate content ADVANTAGES: Transform … [Read more...] about Agrobacterium-Mediated Plant and Fungal Transformation with Refactored Virulence Plasmids 2021-072
Agricultural and Ecosystem Technologies
EcoFab™ 2.0 Plant Growth Chambers: Copyrighted Instructions and Production Drawings, and Trademarked Name 2021-163, 2021-177, 2021-172 EcoFABs are precisely controlled compartments in which researchers conduct controlled, replicable laboratory experiments to study microbiomes using small plant and microbe growth chambers. This technology is ideal for companies seeking to … [Read more...] about Agricultural and Ecosystem Technologies
Catalysts for Cost and Energy Efficient Conversion of Dinitrogen to Secondary Amines 2022-101
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of ammonia for crop fertilizer Advanced amine synthesis Distributed nitrogen fixation in remote/sensitive areas BENEFITS: Cost effective – made from cheap and readily available materials Reduced energy consumption compared to Haber Bosch process Improved selectivity Versatility – can be used for more advanced … [Read more...] about Catalysts for Cost and Energy Efficient Conversion of Dinitrogen to Secondary Amines 2022-101
Synthetic transcription factor systems for enhanced control of gene expression 2021-082
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Combined use with contemporary gene editing technologies for high precision gene expression Utilization of novel transcription factor effector domain activators to regulate gene expression in multiple hosts including plants and microbes BENEFITS: Method of metabolic and genome engineering using underutilized transcription factor … [Read more...] about Synthetic transcription factor systems for enhanced control of gene expression 2021-082