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Upcycling dairy permeate into IAA-enriched biofertilizers via fermentation

Transform dairy permeate into high-value biofertilizers through microbial fermentation, enhancing agricultural productivity with IAA-enriched compounds. This approach upcycles a byproduct into a sustainable resource.

Mesobiliverdin IXα: Natural anti-inflammatory compound for chronic inflammatory skin conditions

Mesobiliverdin IXα (MBV), derived from cyanobacteria, is a regenerative anti-inflammatory compound that reduces elevated complement proteins C4 and C5 linked to chronic skin inflammation. Validated in multiple animal mod...

AggieFeed and AggieGrow: Bilin-enhanced sustainable fertilizers derived from algae for crop abiotic stress mitigation

AggieFeed and AggieGrow are algae-derived, environmentally friendly fertilizers enriched with mesobiliverdin, a close relative of biliverdin. They protect crops against abiotic stress by reducing harmful reactive oxygen ...

Enzymatic and synthetic lignin isolates for UV radiation protection

A bio-based UV protection technology using enzymatic lignin isolates and synthetic lignin polymers derived from hydroxyphenyl propyl precursors. Designed for topical applications, the lignin-based formulation absorbs UV ...

Computational platform for predicting and visualizing plant-pathogen protein interaction networks

An AI-driven computational platform that predicts and visualizes Protein Interaction Networks (PINs) across plant-bacterial, plant-fungal, and plant-oomycete systems. Enables researchers to understand pathogenesis mechan...

Rhizosphere engineering for crop resilience to abiotic stress

Stress-evolved beneficial root bacteria are being developed to enhance wheat tolerance to drought and salinity. Through forced evolution, microbial isolates are selected for enhanced probiotic activity, biofilm productio...

High-throughput optimization platform for maximizing virus productivity in mammalian cell cultures

A research platform that maximizes virus yield in serum-free, chemically-defined mammalian cell cultures by precisely controlling host cell density, physiological state, infection timing, and harvest timing. Validated on...

Enzyme-assisted extraction for mycotoxin reduction in corn co-products

A novel enzyme-assisted extraction method to reduce mycotoxins in corn wet-milling co-products, utilizing low-cost enzymes and optimized aqueous and ethanol-water conditions. This approach enhances safety while preservin...

Lactase-treated dairy permeate for sugar reduction in baked goods

Utah State University introduces a dairy permeate-based ingredient for sugar reduction in baked goods and confectionery. By using lactase-treated permeate, this solution enhances sweetness and Maillard reactivity while m...

Inline thermal-ultrasonic processing platform for suspensible wheat gluten

Revolutionize wheat gluten processing with an inline thermal-ultrasonic platform that enhances wetting, dispersion, and suspension stability. This solution minimizes lump formation and is compatible with industrial proce...