Food Science and Nutrition

The invention provides novel seed specific promoter regions and methods for controlling the expression seed products of interest and for specifically targeting and limiting expression to the seed at various developmental stages of the seed.

A compound that inhibits mycotoxin production, specifically, aflatoxin and deoxynivalenol (DON), for use as a post-harvest treatment for seeds, nuts and grains. A screening test for compounds that inhibit mycotoxin production, for the identification and development of new anti-mycotoxin compounds.

A modified yeast two-hybrid screening assay that can identify and distinguish different protein-protein interactions that rely upon different post-translational modification states.

This invention provides a single-strand DNA-polypyrrole based biosensor for the detection of Escherichia coli (E. coli), using synthetic oligonucleotides as a model of rapid detection of bacterial select bioterrorism agents.

This invention is a method and apparatus (a biosensor) for detecting microorganisms using DNA hybridization and cyclic voltammetry.

Plant extracts prepared from Articum species are bio-active and act as potent antifeedent compounds against arthropods.

A plant extract derived from Xanthium strumarium with antifeedent properties active against arthropods.

Plant extract prepared from Bifora radians with antifeedent properties against arthropods.

A method for increasing salt and drought tolerance in plants by transforming a plant cell with a gene, XERICO, encoding a transcription factor comprised of a RING (Really Interesting New Gene)-H2 zinc-finger.

This technology provides a method for improving the effectiveness of naturally occurring plant volatiles as antifungal agents for preventing postharvest losses of fresh fruit.