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Phosphorus Biofertilizer For Sustainable AgricultureProject SummaryOur proposed approach will utilize a novel and patented technology that will solubilize residualinorganic and organic phosphorus in soils as well as make synthetic and organic phosphorusfertilizers available on demand for sustainable crop growth eliminating any leaching losses.TM BioCat-P is a novel next generation biofertilizer bi ...

a. Innovativeness of the proposed technology Forever Analytical Services (FAS) has developed particle-induced gamma-ray emissions (PIGE) spectroscopy for the high-throughput screening of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This proposal seeks to extend the utility of this technique to the field by developing a field-deployable solid phase extraction (SPE) device containing a filt ...

This project seeks to demonstrate that NutraMaize's nutritionally enhanced Orange Corn has thepotential to transform the United States' largest animal feed crop - corn - into a vehicle fordelivering more health-benefitting antioxidant carotenoids to both poultry and consumers.Orange Corn gets its color from significantly enhanced levels of carotenoids potent antioxidantsand anti-inflammatory agent ...

SummarySmart Multipurpose Solar Dehydration Device for Value Addition to Specialty CropsProject SummaryThe broader impact/commercial potential of this Phase II USDA-SBIR project is todevelop efficient crop dehydrators (dryers) powered by solar energy for the preservationof vital nutrients and shelf-life in dried foods. Drying is one of the oldest and cost- effective ways of preserving nutrients an ...

Antibiotic resistant bacteria have become a major concern in discharges from hospitals, wastewater treatment plants, and agricultural runoff. A quick, inexpensive, field- deployable method of detecting antibiotic resistant bacteria in these waters is desirable. Antibiotic resistant bacteria of concern include Salmonella, Staphylococci, E. coli, Enterococci, and coliform bacteria, among others. A p ...

The Problem and CreateAbility Concepts Inc.'s Proposed SolutionThe life expectancy of the average American continues to increase as does the average age inrural America. Older adults (people 65 years and older) of today live longer and seek moreindependence than their predecessors just a decade ago. With this increased desire forindependence comes a growing emphasis on maintaining health and funct ...

The broader impact/commercial potential of this Phase I USDA-SBIR project is todevelop efficient crop dehydrators (dryers) powered by solar energy for the preservationof vital nutrients and shelf-life in dried foods. Drying is one of the oldest and cost- effective ways of preserving nutrients and increasing shelf-life in foods. It is one of themajor energy intensive processes where huge operating ...

ritical limb ischemia (CLI) the most severe form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)occurs when arterial circulation is insufficient to support the metabolic demands of thetissue. Amputation is often the result. In many diabetic patients the arterial disease isso diffuse and distal that revascularization success rates are low. Mortality rates for CLIpatients are high at 50% within 5 years and 85% ...

The proposed project pertains to the development of a novel phosphorus biofertilizercomprising special seeds and seed treatments to reduce the need for P fertilizers in cropproduction by up to 50%. Our biofertilizer is therefore an environmentally sustainable, and costeffectiveamendment to synthetic and organic phosphorus fertilizers. Sustainable production offood and energy crops is critical beca ...

Tobacco rattle virus (TRV) infects hundreds of diverse plant species causing reduced quality and yield, particularly in potato and ornamental crops. Current detection methods are limited to commercial protein-based assays that do not target all infective isolates or published nucleic acid based assays that require significant training and equipment resources. Agdia Incorporated has commercialized ...