Abstract: Tunable dielectric resonators for the modulation of freespace radiation and methods of using the resonators are provided. The dielectric resonators include a planar waveguide that supports a vertical Fabry-Perot resonance, a grating that supports a qBIC resonance, and a radiation absorbing material having an electronically or thermally tunable absorption at the qBIC resonant frequency. Using this resonator design, the intensity of the transmission and reflection of the qBIC resonance can be modulated by modulating the absorption properties of the absorbing material at the qBIC resonant frequency.
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating the juvenile to adult developmental growth transition in plants, such as grasses (e.g. maize). In particular, the invention provides methods for enhancing agronomic properties in plants by modulating expression of GRMZM2G362718, GRMZM2G096016, or homologs thereof. Modulation of expression of one or more additional genes which affect juvenile to adult developmental growth transition such as Glossy15 or Cg1, in conjunction with such modulation of expression is also contemplated. Nucleic acid constructs for down-regulation of GRMZM2G362718 and/or GRMZM2G096016 are also contemplated, as are transgenic plants and products produced there from, that demonstrate altered, such as extended juvenile growth, and display associated phenotypes such as enhanced yield, improved digestibility, and increased disease resistance. Plants described herein may be used, for example, as improved forage or feed crops or in biofuel production.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
April 11, 2017
Assignee:
Wiconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Inventors:
Shawn Kaeppler, Natalia de Leon Gatti, Jillian Foerster
Abstract: A mammalian gene encoding a tolloid-like protein distinct from human or murine BMP-1/mTld and distinct from human or murine mTll-1 is presented. The gene is similar in structure to members of the BMP-1 family of genes, but maps to a distinct location and encodes a distinct protein having distinct activities. The protein encoded by the gene can be used to screen putative therapeutic agents in an ongoing effort to inhibit activity of the BMP-1 family of genes to prevent scarring, fibrosis, and the like.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 1999
Date of Patent:
June 17, 2003
Assignee:
Wiconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Inventors:
Daniel S. Greenspan, Ian C. Scott, Christina L. Thomas
Abstract: An apparatus and method of fractionating mixed triglycerides, more particularly anhydrous milk fat, are disclosed. The apparatus and method provide for the separation of the steps of nucleation and crystal growth. Precise control of energy input for nucleation and crystal growth in a static environment at higher temperatures than the nucleation temperature result in the production of a solid fraction characterized by higher yields and a uniform MMT.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 20, 2000
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2002
Assignee:
Wiconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Inventors:
Richard W. Hartel, Liang Baomin, Shi Yuping