Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for treating liquids including contaminant molecules dispersed therein by combining physical treatment, biological treatment and/or chemical treatment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a novel sequence constructed from viral elements for use as a transgenic promoter; for example, in transgenic plants. More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to a chimeric transgenic promoter sequence comprising a portion derived from the Figwort Mosaic Vims (FMV/FiMV) genome and a portion derived from the Cassava Vein Mosaic Virus (CsVMV) genome. The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for the making and using such a transgenic promoter.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for treating liquids including contaminant molecules dispersed therein by combining physical treatment, biological treatment and/or chemical treatment.

Abstract: A nucleic acid expression vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a dominant negative T3SS protein is disclosed. The nucleic acid expression vector further comprising a cis acting regulatory element capable of driving transcription of the nucleic acid sequence in a plant cell. Moreover, the dominant negative T3SS protein mediates assembly of a dysfunctional needle complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species Bronze bug pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus. In certain aspects, the invention provides Bronze bug nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as Bronze bug control agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species gall wasp pests Leptocybe invasa (Li) and Ophelimus maskelli (Om). In certain aspects, the invention provides Li and Om nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as gall wasp control agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species Gb pest, Glycaspis brimblecombei. In certain aspects, the invention provides Gb nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as Gb control agents.

Abstract: Nucleic acid constructs encoding Geraniol Synthase (GS), Geraniol Reductase (GR), Geraniol Dehydrogenase (GD), and/or Citral Reductase (CR) and plants comprising same are provided.

Abstract: A nucleic acid expression vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a dominant negative T3SS protein is disclosed. The nucleic acid expression vector further comprising a cis acting regulatory element capable of driving transcription of the nucleic acid sequence in a plant cell. Moreover, the dominant negative T3SS protein mediates assembly of a dysfunctional needle complex.

Abstract: A nucleic acid expression vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a dominant negative T3SS protein is disclosed. The nucleic acid expression vector further comprising a cis acting regulatory element capable of driving transcription of the nucleic acid sequence in a plant cell. Moreover, the dominant negative T3SS protein mediates assembly of a dysfunctional needle complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of doublestranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species gall wasp pests Leptocybe invasa (Li) and Ophelimus maskelli (Om). In certain aspects, the invention provides Li and Om nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as gall wasp control agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species Bronze bug pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus. In certain aspects, the invention provides Bronze bug nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as Bronze bug control agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species Gb pest, Glycaspis brimblecombei. In certain aspects, the invention provides Gb nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as Gb control agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species gall wasp pests Leptocybe invasa (Li) and Ophelimus maskelli (Om). In certain aspects, the invention provides Li and Om nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as gall wasp control agents.

Abstract: A nucleic acid expression vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a dominant negative T3SS protein is disclosed. The nucleic acid expression vector further comprising a cis acting regulatory element capable of driving transcription of the nucleic acid sequence in a plant cell. Moreover, the dominant negative T3SS protein mediates assembly of a dysfunctional needle complex.

Abstract: Methods for improving the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants exposed to suboptimal light conditions. Photosynthesis enhancement is achieved by transformation and expression of one or more exogenous chromophores in the chloroplast of plants or in the cytoplasm under the control of a transit peptide which directs it to the chloroplast or a compartment within the chloroplast. Preferred chromophores have excitation max in the green-yellow light spectrum. Chains of chromophores can be used to capture and emit light from one to the other until the emitted wave length is in the range that can be efficiently utilize by the native light harvest complex.

Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is disclosed comprising: (i) a nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one toxic peptide, the toxic peptide being a spider toxin; and (ii) a nucleic acid sequence encoding a chitinase attached to a secretion signal sequence. Uses thereof and plants expressing same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for treatment, remediation, and purification of contaminated water at an optimal pH for are provided herein, as well as a database for use in said methods and systems. The methods and systems are based on identifying one or more contaminants in the contaminated water, and identifying an optimal pH for performing direct photodegradation of the contaminant(s).