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Accurate Live Salmonella Test
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This invention is a new set of DNA primers that allows scientists to test for live Salmonella. The unique primers, when combined with certain DNA amplification techniques, make many copies of a particular piece of DNA found in Salmonella so that various tests can detect the bacteria in very small samples of material. Chemicals are added to distinguish between living and dead cells, further increasing accuracy by making sure only living cells are copied.

Activated Carbon from Organic Materials
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The invention describes a new process for the creation of activated carbon (or charcoal) from fruit peels or other carbon-containing organic waste materials. The process dramatically increases the drying speed of the organic materials required to capture the carbon. Normally, such drying requires large amounts of energy and time, whereas the proposed method uses less energy and is much faster. The carbon is then activated, or made reactive, with chemicals in a special furnace.
Activated Carbons From Low-density Agricultural Waste
Patent Number: 6,537,947

Activated Nutshell Carbons From Agricultural Waste
Patent Number: 6,033,573
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Anti-Cancer Compound for Use in Food
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This invention is a method to greatly enhance the cancer-fighting effectiveness of natural oil extracts and incorporate them into food. Confections and fried foods can gain an anti-carcinogenic benefit and still taste great. The extract does not require high doses to be effective, and there is no risk to normal cells or toxicity.
Apparatus and Method for In-situ Burning of Oil Spills
Patent Number: 6,852,234
Assay for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
Patent Number: 7,888,039
Attenuated Pasteurella Piscicida Vaccine For Fish
Patent Number: 6,350,454
Attenuated, Invasive Vaccines Against Fish Pathogens
Patent Number: 6,010,705
Autonomous Bird Predation Reduction Device
Patent Number: 7,052,348
Bacterial Pathogen Control in Rice
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LSU AgCenter scientists have developed pretreatment methods to protect rice against major pathogens, such as Burkholderia glumae, and consequently prevent the development of serious rice diseases, such as panicle blight. Plants would not normally be able to tolerate the infection by certain types of pathogens. However, these pretreatments increase a plant’s pathogen resistance and subsequently allow it to survive the infection process. This will limit losses due to disease and improve yield.
Ballast Water Purification Method
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This invention relates to methods to purify ballast water in ships. Heating and ultrasonic processing have been demonstrated to address this problem. The heating method pumps the ballast water through a novel system that kills organisms and cycles the treated water back into the environment. The ultrasonic system kills organisms, cycles the treated water back into the environment and is particularly well suited for portable use.
Bienville Sweet Potato
Patent Number: PP15,380
Biodegradable Fish Lure Material with Superior Attractants
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LSU AgCenter scientists have developed a novel fishing lure material that can enhance fish attractants. The material is biodegradable and water soluble, so it will not cause environmental harm if lost or ingested by fish. The material is also uniquely designed to contain and slowly release fish attractants, meaning that a small amount of attractant will last longer in a given area and potentially lure a larger number of fish.
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