Patent application
Over the past three years, members of the Center have actively pursued multi-country patent deployment for their research and development成果 to enhance the international competitiveness of agricultural and life science research outcomes. The major achievements are summarized as follows:
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Ethylene biosynthesis inhibitors and methods for regulating flowering in Orchidaceae plants using the same: Professor Chieh-Chen Huang was granted Taiwan Patent No. I889297 in 2025.
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Plant growth-promoting compositions and methods for promoting plant growth: Professor Chieh-Chen Huang’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I894467 in 2025.
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Probiotic compositions for increasing choline and phospholipid-related metabolites in eggs and their use as feed additives: Professor Chieh-Chen Huang’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I901084 in 2025.
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Cinnamomum osmophloeum extracts, compositions thereof, and uses thereof: Professor Sheng-Yang Wang’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I882498 in 2025.
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Method for rapid identification of additives in mixtures using artificial intelligence: Professor Chien-Chung Chang’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I912171 in 2026.
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Use of 3,4,2’,3’,4’-pentahydroxy-trans-chalcone or mixtures containing the same for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases: Professor Hui-Chih Hung’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I896027 in 2025.
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Development of an early warning system for crop diseases; use of black soybean seed coat extract for regulating brain genes: Professor Yu-Tang Tung’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I879455 in 2025.
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Use of quinoa husk extract for improving metabolic diseases and modulating gut microbiota: Professor Yu-Tang Tung’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I824608 in 2023.
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Use of small-molecule compounds for preparing inhibitors of human mitochondrial malic enzyme and anticancer compositions: Professor Hui-Chih Hung’s research team was granted Taiwan Patent No. I855899 in 2024
Technology transfer
Over the past three years, members of the Center have actively pursued the technology transfer of their research成果, achieving outstanding performance with total licensing revenue exceeding NT$1 million. The major achievements are summarized as follows:
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New English ivy cultivar ‘Pikaju’ (April 2025):
Associate Professor Yen-Ming Chen transferred this cultivar to Lin Ji-Ying of Huazhai Flower Farm. This new cultivar was featured on the stage of the 114th National Day Celebration of the Republic of China, symbolizing hope and blessings. -
New poinsettia cultivar ‘Thor’ (Poinsettia ‘Thor’) (October 2025):
Associate Professor Yen-Ming Chen transferred this cultivar to Liu Chao-Wei of Country Horticulture. This new cultivar was honored as one of the Top Ten Recommended New Flower Varieties at the 2025 Taiwan Flower Promotion Exhibition. -
Technology transfer of T-DNA seeds from the Taiwan Rice Mutant Germplasm Library (2025):
Since 2018, Academician Tuan-hua David Ho has transferred the seed application services for TRIM mutant lines to the Rice Core Facility of the Center. In 2025, this technology was transferred to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia), the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center of Academia Sinica, the Functional Genomics Center for Rice at National Chung Hsing University, National Taiwan University, and CH Biotech R&D Co., Ltd. Established through T-DNA insertion into rice genes, this mutant germplasm library can be used to screen for new rice varieties with resistance to diseases, insect pests, and environmental stresses such as drought, high salinity, and extreme high or low temperatures, and is of significant academic and practical value. -
Licensing of a Taiwan quinoa husk extract technology (June 2025):
Professor Yu-Tang Tung licensed the technology entitled “Use of Taiwan quinoa husk extract for improving metabolic diseases and modulating gut microbiota” to Simply New Co., Ltd. Through administration of an effective amount of Taiwan quinoa husk extract, this technology aims to improve or prevent metabolism-related diseases. -
Papaya seedling mild-strain vaccine technology (December 2025 to November 2035):
Professor Shyi-Dong Yeh transferred the technology entitled “Technology for producing papaya seedlings (including seed-propagated seedlings, tissue culture seedlings, cuttings, grafted seedlings, or other propagation methods) carrying a mild-strain vaccine” to Papaya Tech Asia Co., Ltd., Vietnam. -
Development of polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies for detection of two orchid viruses (May 2023 to May 2026):
Professor Fuh-Jyh Jan transferred the technology entitled “Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies for detection of two orchid viruses” to EG Bio Co., Ltd. for the development and commercialization of rapid diagnostic reagents for orchid viruses.