APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Optimization of sugar conversion from lignocellulosic biomass BENEFITS: Improve profitability of biorefineries that use lignocellulosic biomass as a feedstock by utilizing underused target sugar feedstocks (i.e. 5-carbon pentose sugars) to convert to bioproducts. BACKGROUND: Utilization of different carbon sources in … [Read more...] about Construction and engineering of novel membrane protein transporters for bioproduction 2021-025
Biomass Feedstocks
Marker-free Gene Insertion in Plants via CRISPR-Cas9 2019-055
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Plant genome editing (e.g. targeted gene insertion) BENEFITS: This invention provides targeted gene insertion at pre-determined genomic safe harbors in plants at a much higher frequency than current methods. This provides a desirable alternative to random transgene insertion obtained through conventional methods. Obviation of the need … [Read more...] about Marker-free Gene Insertion in Plants via CRISPR-Cas9 2019-055
New Synthetic Transcription Factors and Promoters to Modulate Transgene Expression Strength 2019-100
APPLICATIONS: Agriculture Controlling gene expression in plants Modifying plants traits for the efficient production of food and other bio-based products BENEFITS: Creates a contributing effect of specific genetic elements in controlling gene expression Improvements in controlling and tuning gene expression Maximizes sequence diversity while tuning … [Read more...] about New Synthetic Transcription Factors and Promoters to Modulate Transgene Expression Strength 2019-100
Improving High Value Carotenoid Astaxanthin Production 2017-033
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Human health and nutrition Biofuel feedstocks Food production ADVANTAGES: More economically viable means to produce microalgae Identifies specific genes required for astaxanthin antioxidant synthesis ABSTRACT: Researchers led by Melissa Roth of Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Krishna Niyogi of the Berkeley Lab have … [Read more...] about Improving High Value Carotenoid Astaxanthin Production 2017-033
Engineering Bioenergy Crops for Integrated Co-bioproduction of Fuels and Key Value Chemicals 2015-138
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Bioenergy crops for biofuels and high value chemicals ADVANTAGES: Eliminates need for herbicides Fewer resources required to grow bioenergy crops Enables bioenergy crops on marginal lands Co-production fuels and high value chemicals improves economic viability ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab’s Joint BioEnergy … [Read more...] about Engineering Bioenergy Crops for Integrated Co-bioproduction of Fuels and Key Value Chemicals 2015-138