Programmable Plants

Case ID:
UA19-191
Invention:

This proposed technology is a method for tunable development of cotton plants to modify and improve sustainable production. The method may improve water use efficiency, and maximize yield under a variety of conditions.

 

Background:

Plants are susceptible to changing environmental factors which significantly affects crop yield and average profit. The proposed technology is designed to improve cotton plant development.

 

Applications:

  • The proposed technology works to ensure the crop can withstand different types of environmental stresses

 

Advantages:

  • Increase drought tolerance
  • Reduced phosphorus requirements
  • Increase revenue
  • Lower operating costs
  • Reduced amount of fertilizer
Patent Information:
Contact For More Information:
Tod McCauley
Assistant Director of Licensing, CALS
The University of Arizona
520-621-9493
todm@tla.arizona.edu
Lead Inventor(s):
Mark Beilstein
William Pauli
John Buchan
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