Plant-array method pinpoints plants showing improved transpiration Categories Agriculture, Field Crops / Plant Breeding, Stress Tolerance, Biofuel Development Stage Proven in laboratory setting Patent Status US Patent application filed Highlights Helps identify new ...

Enhances generation of plant varieties for selection for desirable traits Categories Agriculture, Transgenic Plants, Genetic Manipulation Environment, Energy, Biofuels Development Stage Proof of concept demonstrated in vivo Patent Status Pending Patent Applications in US and ...

Summary A 'gene machine' for easy location, tagging and isolation of transposon mutants can be used to identify new genes or mutants in tomatoes, the most important crop in vegetable and food processing industry. This "machine" can be used to identify genes of potential commercial and economical ...

Naturally occurring, unmodified molecule of fungal origin Categories Agriculture, Pest Control / Biological Pest Control, Cleantech Development Stage Demonstration of successful control of citrus rust mite on citrus seedlings. Patent Status US Patent Application ...

Genomic manipulation provides resistance to pathogens Categories Agriculture, transgenic plants, genetic manipulation Development Stage Concept proven with plants Patent Status US 7,005,559, IL 128111 Market Size $2.2B Highlights Provides a process for ...

Vaccine prepared from attenuated strain of Ehrlichia canis Categories Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Formulations Development Stage Ongoing research Patent Status PCT application filed Market Canine ehrlichiosis occurs over most of the range of the common brown dog ...

Summary A tubular bioreactor which controls nutrient content and circulation can improve the productivity of photosynthetic algae. The reactor, consisting of an inner tube in which the algae is placed and encased by an outer tube, optimizes the solar light concentration over daily and seasonal ...

Categories Molecular markers, tomato DNA genotyping, PCR, breeding assistance, horticulture Objective/function The BonTom Lab develops original molecular markers and routinely performs tomato DNA genotyping for enhanced-tomato breeding; seed production pre- and post-control; population ...

Innovative method for improving traits in transgenic carnation plants Categories Agriculture, Flowers/Ornamental Plants, Transgenic Plants, Carnations Development Stage Controlled modification demonstrated in commercial carnation crop Patent Status U.S. Patent ...

Methods for selecting and propagating trees and other plants for stress tolerance Categories Agriculture, Forestry Development Stage Undergoing tests in greenhouses and small plots Patent Status Know-how based technology (no patents) Market Size Millions of hectares ...

Hydrocolloid coatings for protecting agricultural and food products Category Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Coatings, Hydrocolloids, Edible Development Stage Theory and concepts demonstrated. Coatings for garlic bulbs and mushrooms developed. Patent Status US 6,068,867, ...

Following expression of cyanobacterial genes Category Agriculture, Transgenic Plants, Growth Enhancements Development Stage Proof of concept established using model plants Patent Status US 6,320,101 and several pending patent applications Market Size Worldwide ...

Summary A natural way to extend the shelf life of leafy greens. Leaf senescence in plants may be caused (apart from natural aging) by many environmental factors such as temperature, drought, nutrient supply, pathogen attack and light conditions. Furthermore, it is expected that future crop yields ...

Featherless broiler chickens for improved meat production in hot conditions Categories Agriculture, Animal Breeding / Genetics, Animal Science / Vet. Medicine Development Stage A stock of fast-growing featherless broilers ready for commercial use Patent Status Unique (though ...

Proprietary method produces genes for desirable traits Categories Agriculture, Field Crops / Plant Breeding Development Stage Proof of concept; ongoing research Patent Status PCT application filed Highlights Identification of genes for producing superior plant hybrids that ...

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High levels of carotenoids in cells of plants, bacteria or other organisms Category Agriculture, Transgenic Plants, Carotenoids Development Stage Proof of concept Patent Status US 6,551,793 Market Size The worldwide market value of all commercially-used carotenoids ...

Summary Use of glyphosate salts as herbicides for seeds of genetically-modified plants. Glyphosate salts are widely used as herbicides for control of parasitic weeds. However, if applied to foliage of a standing crop it would kill the crop along with the weeds, as glyphosate is systemic once ...

Environmentally friendly, non-toxic insect control Categories Agriculture, pest control/herbicides, insect pests Development Stage Extensive in vitro results, some in vivo results and differential action on plants and insects Patent Status Pending patent applications in ...

Improved controlled-release capsules Category Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Materials, Pest Control / Herbicides, Carriers / Encapsulation, Biodegradable, Hydrocolloids, Slow Release Development Stage Proof of concept; additional research underway Patent Status Patent ...