Translational Program and Licensing
Turning discoveries into tangible benefits
Translating innovative research from the lab into the field, the clinic, and the global marketplace
Plant research is in our DNA, and we take great pride in the broader impact our researchers are having on society.
Every technology selected for licensing offers a true value proposition to your company.
For licensing inquires contact licensing@btiscience.org
Insect Cell Lines For Protein Production
- BTI is the exclusive owner of the HighFive cell line.
- HighFive and related virus-free cell lines (Tnao38; Tnms42) are ideal for effective recombinant protein expression.
- The virus-free cell lineTnms42-sf was adapted to serum-free growth in large bioreactors.
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Small Molecules Against Parasitic Worms
- Small molecule compounds that control mammal-pathogenic nematodes. US Patent: 9,487,551
Modular Glucosides for Therapeutic Compositions
- Modular Glucosides are a new class of small bioactive compounds with strong potential for drug development.
Increased Resistance to Bacterial Pathogens
- Broad resistance to bacterial speck, wilt, and spot diseases in tomato and eggplant
- Resistance to bacterial canker in kiwi
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Preventing Transmission of Aphids and Polerovirus
- Effectively block the transmission of aphids carrying poleroviruses.
- We are seeking partners to help develop this technology in potato and cotton (transgenics)
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Increased Resistance to Abiotic Stress In Corn
- Improves photosynthesis, growth, and recovery from abiotic stresses
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Preventing Blossom End Rot
- This technology can be applied to tomatoes grown in greenhouses.
- Research is underway to expand the use of the technology to other crops affected by blossom end rot, and for use in the field.
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Improved Yield and Drought Resistance In Cotton
Improved Yield In Tomato
- Experiments are underway to test the technology in commercial varieties and in other crops.
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Super Pangenomics For Crop Improvement
- BTI scientists have developed advanced know-how that promises to accelerate crop improvement using the genetic diversity of crop wild relatives.
- Our technology can be used to discover new gene-trait relationships or to optimize the effect of already know genetic variants.
- We are actively seeking partners to develop a rapid crop improvement pipeline
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Breedbase – Breeding Management and Analysis Software
- Design field layouts, collect phenotypic information using tablets, support the collection of genotyping samples in a field, store large amounts of high-density genotypic information, and provide Genomic Selection related analyses and predictions.
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How BTI helps startups succeed
We support the creation of start-ups interested in licensing our technologies through:
- Protecting intellectual property
- Technology review
- Business planning
- Funding strategy
- Connecting with local & regional resources
Contact BTI’s Director of New Business Development for more information.
Current Ventures
In addition to supporting startups licensing our technology, we also serve as an incubator for non-BTI agricultural startups.
Transforming Human Health & Aging
Small compounds against auto-immune diseases and diabetes.
Natural Crop Protection
Small compounds promoting plant growth and enhancing plant immunity.
Biotechnology to Fight Frost
Developing the first crop spray that can protect against extreme frost.
