Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH175075. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH175075, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH175075 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH175075.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV431256. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV431256, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV431256 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV431256 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV431256.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH468243. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH468243, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH468243 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH468243.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV651587. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV651587, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV651587 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV651587 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV651587.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH440264. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH440264, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH440264 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH440264.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV025914. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV025914, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV025914 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV025914 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV025914.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV150221. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV150221, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV150221 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV150221 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV150221.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV720132. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV720132, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV720132 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV720132 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV720132.

Abstract: A process for extracting lipids from microalgae; the process involves pretreating a quantity of non-homogenized microalgae with an aliphatic alcohol for a predetermined period of time. The pretreatment liberates a substantial portion of lipids from the microalgae without requiring energy intensive cell membrane disruptive technologies. The liberated lipids are then treated with a transesterification reagent to form fatty acid methyl esters. The fatty acid methyl esters are separated from the resulting mixture and may be further purified to remove remaining solvents or other impurities. The fatty acid methyl esters produced by the process are suitable as a green energy biodiesel product.

Abstract: Building materials and methods of making a building material are disclosed. An exemplary method includes receiving algae; and subjecting the algae to an oil extraction process, in order to produce vegetable oil. The method further includes producing synthetic fibers by processing the vegetable oil from the oil extraction process; and processing the synthetic fibers to produce a tension and pressure resistant material.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to processes and methods for extracting lipids from a variety of algae species. An exemplary method comprises treating the algae with a mixture of at least one nonpolar solvent and at least one polar solvent heated to temperature at which the nonpolar solvent and the polar solvent are miscible.

Abstract: The invention relates to identifying and evaluating target coding and non-coding sequences for control of plant parasitic nematodes by inhibiting one or more biological functions, and their use. The invention provides methods and compositions for identification of such sequences and for the control of a plant-parasitic nematode population. By feeding one or more recombinant double stranded RNA molecules provided by the invention to the nematode, a reduction in disease may be obtained through suppression of nematode gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for extracting lipid from vegetative plant parts such as leaves, stems, roots and tubers, and for producing industrial products such as hydrocarbon products from the lipids. Preferred industrial products include alkyl esters which may be blended with petroleum based fuels.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a solid component rich in a petroselinic compound from the seed of a plant of the Apiaceae or Araliaceae families, the method comprising: (a) treating a portion of the seed of the plant with an extraction solvent; and (b) inducing formation of the solid component.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FF7354, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FF7354 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FF7354, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FF7354, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated XF6752, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line XF6752 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line XF6752, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line XF6752, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ID6053, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ID6053 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ID6053, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ID6053, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IH6506, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IH6506 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IH6506, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IH6506, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FX6815, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FX6815 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FX6815, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FX6815, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LC6108, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LC6108 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LC6108, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LC6108, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A method for separating polar lipids and neutral lipids from plant material, in particular, intact algal cells, using an amphipathic solvent set and a hydrophobic solvent set. Some embodiments include dewatering intact algal cells and then extracting polar lipids and neutral lipids from the algal cells. The methods provide for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal polar lipids and neutral lipids from a wet algal biomass while avoiding emulsification of extraction mixtures. These polar lipids are high value products which can be used as surfactants, detergents, and food additives. These neutral lipids are also high value products which can be used to generate renewable fuels.

Abstract: The present invention discloses gene targets and methods for the genetic control of lipid accumulation in vegetative (non-seed) portions of plants. Enhanced lipid, e.g. triacylglycerol (TAG), accumulation in vegetative portions of plants may be obtained by down-regulation of activity of At4g24160 or a homolog thereof. Plants, plant parts, seeds comprising down-regulated AT4G24160 activity, or activity of a homolog thereof, are also provided, as well as products prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that apply cavitation to a grain-based liquid medium processing stream of an oil separation process in order to achieve increased yields. Ultrasonic sources can be used in generating the cavitation. Typically, the oil processing system is a downstream process of an alcohol (such as ethanol) production facility utilizing a dry grind, a modified dry grind or a wet mill alcohol production process.

Abstract: A process for isolation of carotenoids crystals having lutein and zeaxanthin in a weight ratio of about 10:1, 5:1 or 1:1. The process comprises contacting a plant source rich in lutein with hexane and extracting at a temperature of about 40° C. to 60° C. to obtain an oleoresin rich in lutein; contacting a plant source rich in zeaxanthin with hexane and extracting at a temperature of about 40° C. to 60° C. to obtain an oleoresin rich in zeaxanthin. The oleoresin rich in lutein and the oleoresin rich in zeaxanthin are mixed separately in a ratios ranging from about 80:20 (w/w) to 90:10 (w/w) or about 70:30 (w/w) to 30:70 (w/w) or about 10:90 (w/w) to 20:80 (w/w) and homogenized to obtain a mixed oleoresin. The mixed oleoresin is hydrolyzed with an alcoholic alkali at a temperature of about 70° C. to 80° C. to obtain a reaction mixture. The carotenoids crystals are precipitated by adding hot water to the reaction mixture to form a precipitate.

Abstract: A novel low cost separation process for separating lipid oil from an algal biomass for biofuel production is described herein. The process of the present invention comprises of two steps: (i) breaking the algae cells and (ii) separation of the lipid oils from the broken cells. The separated lipids are extracted by conventional techniques followed by conversion to a biofuel.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety AR1000290, its seed, its progeny and their cell, and methods of making AR1000290.

Abstract: This invention provides genetically modified photosynthetic organisms and methods and constructs for enhancing inorganic carbon fixation. A photosynthetic organism of the present invention comprises a RUBISCO fusion protein operatively coupled to a protein-protein interaction domain to enable the functional association of RUBISCO and carbonic anhydrase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for extracting fatty acids from aqueous biomass in a membrane contactor module. The present invention also relates to an integrated process combining biomass concentration and/or diafiltration and fatty acid extraction in said membrane contactor module.

Abstract: Methods and systems for developing and bio-refining or processing biomass feedstocks into a spectrum of bio-based products which can be used as a substitute for fossil oil derivatives in various types of product manufacturing processes and/or the production of bio-energy are disclosed. In addition, methods and systems for identifying, measuring and controlling key parameters in relation to specific biomass developing processes and bio-refining processes so as to maximize the efficiency and efficacy of such processes while standardizing the underlying parameters to facilitate and enhance large-scale production of bio-based products and/or bio-energy are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid having at least 20 carbon atoms (LC-PUFA) and cells, which composition has a thermal induction time (T.I.T.) of >24 hours at 40° C. The invention also relates to a process for drying a composition comprising cells and a LC-PUFA, the process comprising drying the composition at a temperature of below 40° C.

Abstract: A method of extracting lipids from wet algae, the method includes hydrolyzing a slurry comprising algae and water by adding an acidic hydrolyzing agent to yield an acidic slurry, hydrolyzing the acidic slurry by adding a basic hydrolyzing agent to yield a basic slurry, separating a liquid phase from biomass in the basic slurry, forming a precipitate within the liquid phase, and separating free fatty acids from the precipitated solid phase with the advantage of removed or reduced chlorophyll contamination of the algal lipids.

Abstract: A method and system for processing algae involves the use of an ionic liquid-containing clarified cell lysate to lyse algae cells. The resulting crude cell lysate may be clarified and subsequently used to lyse algae cells. The process may be repeated a number of times before a clarified lysate is separated into lipid and aqueous phases for further processing and/or purification of desired products.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a more simplified and more efficient process for producing a highly purified orange roughy oil having high storage stability. The present invention provides a process for producing a highly purified orange roughy oil substantially free of a polyunsaturated fatty acid ester having 4 to 6 double bonds, and having a saponification value of 98 to 113 and an iodine value of 73 to 89, comprising washing with an alkaline aqueous solution to remove a free fatty acid; hydrogenating with a catalyst to reduce a polyunsaturated fatty acid ester; and purifying by treatment with an adsorbent.

Abstract: Methods are provided for obtaining a high-yielding oil palm plant, comprising determining the level of a protein in mesocarp tissue of a fruit of a parental oil palm plant, determining whether there is a difference between the level of the protein in the mesocarp tissue of the fruit of the parental oil palm plant and the level of the protein in mesocarp tissue of a fruit of a reference oil palm plant, and selecting progeny of the parental oil palm plant based on the difference to obtain the high-yielding oil palm plant. Also provided are methods for predicting oil yield of a test oil palm plant and kits for obtaining a high-yielding oil palm plant.

Abstract: The invention provides lipid compositions comprising phospholipids having a high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content, which compositions are preferably extracted from natural sources. The lipid compositions are excellent sources of highly bioavailable DHA and they can be used in oral delivery vehicles, dietary supplements, functional foods, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an extract containing omega fatty acids from a plant containing omega fatty acids, including the following steps: drying the plant containing omega fatty acids to prepare a powder; and extracting omega fatty acids from the prepared plant powder by using supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent at an optimum temperature and pressure, a dietary supplement and a cholesterol-lowering pharmaceutical composition containing plant-derived omega fatty acids extracted by the method, and omega fatty acids-containing plant extract containing a predetermined or greater amount of omega-3 fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention discloses gene targets, constructs and methods for the genetic control of plant disease caused by nematodes of the genus Pratylenchus (root lesion nematodes). The present invention relates to achieving a plant protective effect through the identification of target coding sequences and the use of recombinant DNA technologies for post-transcriptionally repressing or inhibiting expression of the target coding sequences in the cells of plant-parasitic nematodes. The disclosed gene targets are conserved and expected to be essential and sensitive to RNAi perturbation in different Pratylenchus species, facilitating genus-wide targeting by RNA interference.

Abstract: The present invention relates to products obtained from crude olive pomace oil by centrifugation or decantation of the pomace, wherein said products contain a specific composition of triterpenic acids (especially maslinic and oleanolic acids), fatty acids, and ethyl esters; these products are suitable for use as additives in human or animal food products or in cosmetics products.

Abstract: Processes and methods of recovering desired products from fermentation stillage are presented, including processes and methods of recovering lipids and aqueous materials.

Abstract: A process of obtaining a saponin-rich component from a plant of the Araliaceae family, the process comprising the steps of: (a) treating a portion of the plant with an extraction solvent in which saponin-containing compounds are soluble; and (b) treating the portion of plant or the extract obtained therefrom to remove fatty acid residues from said portion of plant or extract thereof.

Abstract: A method of removing a polar solvent from a fluid volume contaminated with at least one polar impurity, such as a free fatty acid, is provided. The method comprises providing a fluid volume that includes at least one polar impurity dissolved in at least one solvent. The fluid volume is contacted with an expanding gas to remove the at least one solvent. The expanding gas may be dissolved into the at least one solvent in the fluid volume to form a gas-expanded solvent. The immiscibility of the polar impurities in the gas-expanded solvent enables separation of the polar impurities from the gas-expanded solvent. After separation of the polar impurities, at least one of the temperature and pressure may be reduced to separate the solvent from the expanding gas such that the clean solvent may be reused.

Abstract: Provided herein are controlled methods for producing biofuel and lipids from algae. In certain embodiments, the controlled methods comprise: (i) providing upwelled water in a body of water; (ii) culturing algae in the upwelled water; (iii) feeding the algae to planktivorious organisms; (iv) extracting lipids from the planktivorious organisms; and (v) polishing the lipids to make biofuel or other useful products. In certain embodiments, the upwelled water is provided in the body of water by using an open-cycle OTEC system. Also provided herein are controlled systems for producing biofuel and lipids from algae.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV652404. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV652404, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV652404 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV652404 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV652404.

Abstract: A high pressure extraction apparatus and extracting method therefor are adapted to maintain a medium at the supercritical state to extract substance-to-be-extracted. The apparatus includes an extraction tank, a piston and a control unit. The control unit controls the piston to reciprocate in the extraction tank as well as controls the pressure of the extract space of the tank, feeding of the substance, discharge of extract, and discharge of leftover. Accordingly, the apparatus performs a continuous supercritical extraction.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV104435. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV104435, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV104435 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV104435 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV104435.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for producing fish lipids and/or biofuels from algae that use nutrient-?ch water derived from an upwelled water. The methods comprise harvesting the algae by a population of planktivorous organisms, such as fishes, gathering the planktivorous organisms, and extracting lipids from the organisms and/or polishing the lipids to form biofuel.

Abstract: A method for separating polar lipids from plant material, in particular, intact algal cells, using an amphipathic solvent set and a hydrophobic solvent set. Some embodiments include dewatering intact algal cells and then extracting polar lipids from the algal cells. The methods provide for single and multistep extraction processes which allow for efficient separation of algal polar lipids from a wet algal biomass while avoiding emulsification of extraction mixtures. These polar lipids are high value products which can be used as surfactants, detergents, and food additives. Neutral lipids remaining in the algal biomass after extraction of polar lipids can be used to generate renewable fuels.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH310852. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH310852, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH310852 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH310852.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV601120. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV601120, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV601120 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV601120 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV601120.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV677156. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV677156, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV677156 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV677156 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV677156.