2010 Recognized Innovations
| TerraFusion, Inc. | Ronald L. Crawford, Barbara Williams, Thomas Weaver, Malcolm B. Burbank |
| In situ precipitation of CaCO3 by indigenous microorganisms to improve mechanical properties in soil |
| The technology is a process that uses native bacteria to solidify soil, stabilize existing foundations in earthquake risk soils, and facilitate rudimentary road-building to the rest of the world at a low cost. One target is to use this technology to stabilize soils as Haiti begins to rebuild its infrastructure. ยป Learn More |
| Wagner Seed Company, Cooperative Agricultural Producers, Inc., Whitgro, Inc. and Geddes Farms, Inc. | Bob Zemetra |
| 4 non-exclusive agreements for a UICF- Brundage, UICF-Lambert, and UICF-Grace Clearfiled wheat varieties |
| These new varieties help wheat growers that have problems with goat grass and weeds in their fields. |
| Potato Variety Management Institute, Inc. | Jeff Stark |
| Classic Russet, Clearwater Russet, and Alpine Russet Potatoes |
| The special attributes of these varieties include early processors with high % of #1 tubers, excellent fry color out of storage, and good processing quality following long-term storage. |
| Alternative Agricultural Products, Inc. | Jack Brown |
| US Exclusive License for 8 Brassicacaea cultivars |
| Alternative Agricultural Products, Inc. entered into a master license agreement for 8 brassicacaea cultivars. Jack Brown is our breeder of these varieties and continues to work with AAP to develop additional varieties for their use both internationally and domestically. |