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WARF Advances in Food and Agriculture | December 2024

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Top licensing prospects from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Second Entry Pathway to Synthesized Lignin from Tyrosine in Plants 
UW-Madison researchers have identified two amino acids in the active site of phenylalanine tyrosine ammonia-lyase (PTAL) critical for the activity of the enzyme in catalyzing the synthesis of p-coumarate from phenylalanine and tyrosine in grasses.
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Novel Tissue-Specific Promoters in Maize
A team of agronomists has identified and characterized a set of tissue-specific maize promoters, paving the way for more tightly controlled genetic modification technology in maize.
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Isolating Phenols from Phenol-Containing Media
A team of food scientists has developed new methods for isolating phenols, including polyphenols that may be useful as ingredients or colorants in foods.
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UW-Madison Cranberry Varieties
Wisconsin is the leading producer of cranberries, and researchers at UW-Madison are continually developing new varieties with improved traits such as high yield, hail tolerance, color uniformity and more.
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Featured UW-Madison Researcher

Shawn Kaeppler, Professor of Agronomy

“Shawn is an exceptional professor and mentor. Through his research, his leadership of the WCIC, and the students he has trained (who have gone on to their own successful careers across the industry), his impact is truly global.”

Emily Bauer, WARF Director of Licensing


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