Design and Application of a Genetic Toolbox to Domesticate Odontarrhena corsica and Odontarrhena chalcidica for Nickel Phytomining in the United States

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Technology Description:

University of Wisconsin–Madison is developing molecular and genetic tools to domesticate wild Odontarrhena corsica and Odontarrhena chalcidica for an efficient phytomining system adapted to domestic climatic conditions and requirements for biosafety. The project targets increasing nickel yield per hectare to greater than 250 kilogram per hectare and to mitigate the invasive behavior of Odontarrhena. The project will create a biomolecular toolkit, including an annotated genome sequence, an atlas of expressed genes, plant transformation, and gene editing systems.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Philseok Kim
Project Contact:
Prof. Richard Amasino
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
ramasino@wisc.edu

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