2018 MTRAC AgBio Awardees

Awardee Institution Project information Type
Bar-Ziv, Ezra Michigan Technological University Bio-Oil as a Feedstock in a Petroleum Refinery Full
Brandizzi, Federica Michigan State University Implementation of a single-modifier strategy to enhance biomass and productivity of soybean and alfalfa for commercialization Full
Douches, David Michigan State University Evaluating the Commercial Value of XERICO Drought Tolerance Technology for Cultivated Potato Full
Fan, Qi Hua Michigan State University High-Density Plasma Technologies for Efficient Manufacturing of Activated Carbon Full
Jayaraman, Krishnamurthy Michigan State University Transparent High-Barrier Films with BOPP for Food Packaging Full
Warner, Ryan Michigan State University Improved stevia varieties with desirable steviol glycoside profiles Full
Wise, John Michigan State University Biodegradable Controlled‐Release Plug for Protecting Tree Crops from Disease and Insect Pests Full
Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan, Vilma Michigan State University Novel Animal Cancer Therapeutic Development: Route development and toxicity studies Full
Ding, Shi‐You Michigan State University Modification of Cellulose Synthesis Genes to Improve Cotton Fiber Quality Starter
Ducat, Daniel Michigan State University “Engineered Microbial Consortia for Light-Driven Production of Sustainable
Bioplastics”		 Starter
Markovitz, David University of Michigan “DEK aptamer for the treatment of equine acute and chronic joint
inflammation”		 Starter
Martinez-Gomez, Norma Cecilia Michigan State University “Community identification of the rare earth dependent plant probiotic, an efficient biostimulant for plant growth” Starter
Rabnawaz, Muhammad Michigan State University Low-cost, high-barrier bottles for beer and juice packaging Starter
Saffron, Christopher Michigan State University Valorization of BTG Bio-oils using Electrocatalysis Starter
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