Research Summary
Biofuels from algae and cellulose; bioreactor systems to grow algae to capture CO2 as well as genetically engineer algae to produce hydrocarbon biofuels and creating a low-capital investment fermentor for degradation of biomass to ethanol.
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Recent Publications
Editorial Expression of Concern: Inducible somatic embryogenesis in Theobroma cacao achieved using the DEX-activatable transcription factor-glucocorticoid receptor fusion
Shires, M. E., Florez, S. L., Lai, T. S. & Curtis, W. R., Oct 2023, In: Biotechnology Letters. 45, 10, p. 1393 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
In planta Female Flower Agroinfiltration Alters the Cannabinoid Composition in Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Deguchi, M., Dhir, S., Potlakayala, S., Dhir, S., Curtis, W. R. & Rudrabhatla, S., Jul 21 2022, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 13, 921970.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Establishing an inexpensive, space efficient colony of Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 utilizing modelling and feedback control principles
Thompson, N. M., Waterton, N., Armaou, A., Polston, J. E. & Curtis, W. R., Jun 2022, In: Journal of Applied Entomology. 146, 5, p. 648-658 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
CO2 supplementation eliminates sugar-rich media requirement for plant propagation using a simple inexpensive temporary immersion photobioreactor
Trauger, M., Hile, A., Sreenivas, K., Shouse, E. M., Bhatt, J., Lai, T., Mohandass, R., Tripathi, L., Ogden, A. J. & Curtis, W. R., Jun 2022, In: Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 150, 1, p. 57-71 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Genome analysis of alginate synthesizing Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain SW1 isolated from degraded seaweeds
Dharshini, R. S., Manickam, R., Curtis, W. R., Rathinasabapathi, P. & Ramya, M., Dec 2021, In: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology. 114, 12, p. 2205-2217 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Preserved and variable spatial-chemical changes of lipids across tomato leaves in response to central vein wounding reveals potential origin of linolenic acid in signal transduction cascade
Veličković, D., Chu, R. K., Henkel, C., Nyhuis, A., Tao, N., Kyle, J. E., Adkins, J. N., Anderton, C. R., Paurus, V., Bloodsworth, K., Bramer, L. M., Cornett, D. S., Curtis, W. R. & Burnum-Johnson, K. E., Feb 2021, In: Plant-Environment Interactions. 2, 1, p. 28-35 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Metabolic Engineering Strategies of Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.): A Brief Review of the Advances and Challenges
Deguchi, M., Kane, S., Potlakayala, S., George, H., Proano, R., Sheri, V., Curtis, W. R. & Rudrabhatla, S., Dec 8 2020, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 11, 580621.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Characterization of local and systemic impact of whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) feeding and whiteflytransmitted tomato mottle virus infection on tomato leaves by comprehensive proteomics
Ogden, A. J., Boukari, W., Nava, A., Lucinda, N., Sunter, G., Curtis, W. R., Adkins, J. N. & Polston, J. E., Oct 1 2020, In: International journal of molecular sciences. 21, 19, p. 1-24 24 p., 7241.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Phloem exudate protein profiles during drought and recovery reveal abiotic stress responses in tomato vasculature
Ogden, A. J., Bhatt, J. J., Brewer, H. M., Kintigh, J., Kariuki, S. M., Rudrabhatla, S., Adkins, J. N. & Curtis, W. R., Jun 23 2020, In: International journal of molecular sciences. 21, 12, p. 1-20 20 p., 4461.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Inducible somatic embryogenesis in Theobroma cacao achieved using the DEX-activatable transcription factor-glucocorticoid receptor fusion
Shires, M. E., Florez, S. L., Lai, T. S. & Curtis, W. R., Nov 1 2017, In: Biotechnology Letters. 39, 11, p. 1747-1755 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Expression and characterization of alkaline protease from the metagenomic library of tannery activated sludge
Devi, S. G., Fathima, A. A., Sanitha, M., Iyappan, S., Curtis, W. R. & Ramya, M., Dec 1 2016, In: Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering. 122, 6, p. 694-700 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A temporary immersion plant propagation bioreactor with decoupled gas and liquid flows for enhanced control of gas phase
Florez, S. L., Curtis, M. S., Shaw, S. E., Hamaker, N. K., Larsen, J. S. & Curtis, W. R., Mar 1 2016, In: Biotechnology progress. 32, 2, p. 337-345 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A preliminary implementation of metabolic-based pH control to reduce CO2 usage in outdoor flat-panel photobioreactor cultivation of Nannochloropsis oceanica microalgae
Wang, J., Rosov, T., Wensel, P., McGowen, J. & Curtis, W. R., Sep 1 2016, In: Algal Research. 18, p. 288-295 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Proton stoichiometric imbalance during algae photosynthetic growth on various nitrogen sources: toward metabolic pH control
Wang, J. & Curtis, W. R., Feb 1 2016, In: Journal of Applied Phycology. 28, 1, p. 43-52 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A rapid and economical method for efficient DNA extraction from diverse soils suitable for metagenomic applications
Devi, S. G., Fathima, A. A., Radha, S., Arunraj, R., Curtis, W. R. & Ramya, M., Jul 13 2015, In: PloS one. 10, 7, e0132441.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review