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The newly bred and released XD9 and XD11 varieties are both of bacterial blight resistance have been transferred to the farmers.
Development of technologies enhancing stress tolerance in rice
The research group led by Academician ThD Ho discovered that PP2CABA and MYB2 genes can enhance the yield and tolerance to drought in rice. A patent application has been filed in the US in 2020.
Johnson Rice (Johnson Rice)
Establish "Johnson Rice" enterprises and collaborate with farmers and biotech company to produce diverse and functional rice varieties and new varieties with new traits for sustainable agriculture. The cooperating biotech companies will develop healthy and high value-added foods from functional rice varieties.
Commercialization of high-sensitivity orchid virus detection biochip
Professor Jan transferred the technology of high-quality antisera against orchid viruses to Phoenix Silicon International Co., Ltd., and developed a new type biosensor for detection orchid virus by antisera with a wafer thinning.
Technology transfer of disease-resistant papaya
Professor Shyi-Dong Yeh completed the technical transfers of "Extensive Papaya ringspot Virus-resistant Transgenic Papaya and Its Detection Method" from NCHU to Asia Papaya Technology Nursery in central Taiwan.
Patent of technology for preventing germination on panicle of rice
The team led by Academician Tuan-Hua David Ho developed the use of an abscisic acid signal transduction factor, FCA, for regulating rice seed germination. Ectopic expression of FCA can effectively reduce the damages caused by premature rice germination before harvest. This technology has been granted a US patent in 2018.