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
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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
Engineered bacteria for enhanced crop production 2021-108
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Dramatic enhancement of crop yields in agriculture applications though direct microbial application BENEFITS: Increased crop biomass (Arabidopsis) yield by 250-500% both in normal and drought conditions Enhanced durability and survivability in different environments Combined plant growth-promoting traits including growth promotion … [Read more...] about Engineered bacteria for enhanced crop production 2021-108
EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: EcoBOT automates multiple simultaneous sterile biological experiments. It screens novel plant amendments for effectiveness under various conditions and for potential biohazards. It consistently identifies the impact of various amendments on plant root and leaf traits at various stages of growth. It can parse the effects of multiple … [Read more...] about EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042