Agriculture
New protease inhibitor enhances insect resistance in plant species and reduces crop losses.
Inventor: Dr. Hung Luo
Published: 2/27/2024
Agriculture
In order to combat agricultural waste sustainably, this invention demonstrates how the inedible portions of fruits and vegetables can be converted to fiber, protein, and micronutrient-rich powder (flour) by using kale and collards as examples. The resulting powder (flour) is a sugar-free source of dietary fiber (50-60%), a rich source of proteins (15-25%), and mineral and vitamin micronutrients (10-15%).
Inventor: Dr. Dil Thavarajah, Ashley Rawl
Published: 11/14/2023
Biotechnology, Agriculture
Clemson researchers have created a plant protein and carb isolation process using pea, lentil, and chickpea that is not only organic but free of sodium and chemical residues, making easy to apply to any food product.
Inventor: Dr. Dil Thavarajah
Published: 10/26/2023
Biotechnology, Agriculture
Software program and associated models to analyze nutrient compositionin real-time,
nondestructively, and under any lab, industrial, and field conditions.
Inventor: Dr. Dil Thavarajah, Nathan Johnson, Amod Madurapperumage, Leung Tang
Published: 10/11/2023
Agriculture, Biotechnology
Extra-chromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) plant replicon can be utilized as a vehicle for transferring and enhancing beneficial traits in crops. With nearly 500 agrobiotechnological traits registered globally, eccDNA may provide an attractive means to circumvent these regulations.
Inventor: Dr. Christopher A Saski, William T Molin
Published: 9/18/2023