The University of Texas System

Eliezer Silva Louzada

Ying-Ying Chang

Martin B Dickman

Zivko Nikolov

Paul J De Figueiredo

Hilda Sonia Del Rio

Brian D Shaw

Lei Li

Joseph M Sturino

The new grapefruit 'TR-1' is provided. The variety is produced from a mutation of 'Rio Red' grapefruit, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features. TR-1 is a red grapefruit variety originated as a budsport mutation from Rio Red grapefruit and differentiating from the Rio Red grapefruit by a Red external color contrasting to the yellow with red blush from Rio Red grapefruit. The internal color is red with milder flavor reduced bitter taste.

Grapefruit tree named 'TR-1'

The present invention includes a system and method for making a biofuel comprising: providing a nitrogen-limiting, minimal growth media comprising glycerol, sugars generated from cellulosic biomass or both, under conditions in which an oleaginous microbe converts the growth media into at least one of triacylglycerol, neutral lipids, fatty acids, long-chain fatty acids, and hydrocarbons that is secreted by the microbe.

Transformation of glycerol and cellulosic materials into high energy fuels

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McAllen, TX, United States of America

Eliezer Silva Louzada