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Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of switchgrass-derived extractives

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OSTI ID:1243076
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Switchgrass is an increasingly important biofuel crop, but knowledge of switchgrass fungal pathogens is not extensive. The purpose of this research was to identify the fungal pathogens that decrease crop yield of switchgrass grown in Tennessee and to investigate a potential sustainable disease management strategy from a value-added by-product of the switchgrass biofuel conversion process. The specific objectives were 1) to identify and characterize prevalent fungal pathogens of switchgrass in Tennessee, 2) assess switchgrass seed produced in the United States for seedborne fungal pathogens, and 3) evaluate switchgrass extractives for antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens.

Research Organization:
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Knoxville, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0002993
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (Knoxville, TN)
Patent Number(s):
9,282,747
Application Number:
14/079,015
OSTI ID:
1243076
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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