Projects

Industrial Products from New Crops Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408837

Coordinated Analysis of Soybean Breeding Germplasm Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411309

Biocatalytic Functionalization of Plant Lipids Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409151

Characterization, Production, and Utilization of Phytochemicals from Agricultural Products Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408582

Critical Fluids for Processing Agrimaterials Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411783

Genomic Approaches to Adding Value to Agriculture Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411046

Combining Yellow Dwarf Virus, Fusarium Head Blight, Ug99 Stem and Stripe Rust Resistance Genes in Soft Winter Wheat Adapted to Eastern Usa Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414250

Improving Cropping Practices and Increasing Seed for Oil Processing Research for Euphorbia Lagascae Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413144

Cuphea Development Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410595

Agronomic Evaluation of Pennycress Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410804

Publications

U.S. Effort in the Development of New Crops (Lesquerella, Pennycress and Cuphea) - (Abstract)

Isbell, T. 2009. U.S. effort in the development of new crops (Lesquerella, Pennycress and Cuphea) [abstract]. AFECG Journee Chevreul Conference, 4/7/09, Paris, France, p. 7.

Biodiesel prepared from field pennycress oil - (Abstract) - (11-Mar-09)

Feasibility of cuphea as a new oilseed crop to climate and soil environments - (Abstract)

Kim, K., Gesch, R.W., Johnson, B., Iutzi, F., Berti, M., Marek, L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Phippen, W. 2008. Feasibility of cuphea as a new oil seed crop, to climate and soil environments [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 11.

Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) as a biodiesel in a one year-two crop rotation with soybean - (Abstract)

Isbell, T. 2008. Thlaspi arvense (Pennycress) as a biodiesel in a one year-two crop rotation with soybean [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 6.

Illinois cuphea progress - 2007. - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L. 2008. Illinois cuphea progress - 2007 [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. 51.

NCP oilseed processing pilot plant - (Abstract)

Evangelista, R.L., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2008. NCP oilseed processing pilot plant. Meeting Abstract. 7.

Comparison of a new estolide oxidative stability package - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2008. Comparison of a new estolide oxidative stability package. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 85(9):879-885.

Estolides - biobased lubricants - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Biresaw, G. 2008. Estolides - biobased lubricants [abstract]. International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution. Paper No. O-038.

Synthesis and physical properties of mono-estolides with varying chain lengths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2009. Synthesis and physical properties of mono-estolides with varying chain lengths. Industrial Crops and Products 29(1):205-213.

Conversion of lesquerolic acid to 14-oxo-11(Z)-eicosenoic acid by genetically variable Sphingobacterium multivorum strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuo, T., Rooney, A.P., Isbell, T. 2008. Conversion of lesquerolic acid to 14-oxo-11(Z)-eicosenoic acid by genetically variable Sphingobacterium multivorum strains. Current Microbiology. 57:55-60.

Method for analysis of fatty acid distribution and oil content on a single lesquerella fendleri seed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Isbell, T.A., Mund, M.S., Evangelista, R.L., Dierig, D.A. 2008. Method for analysis of fatty acid distribution and oil content on a single lesquerella fendleri seed. Industrial Crops and Products. 28(2):231-236.

Fatty acid profile of Lesquerella germplasm in the National Plant Germplasm System collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenderek, M.M., Dierig, D.A., Isbell, T. 2009. Fatty acid profile of Lesquerella germplasm in the National Plant Germplasm System collection. Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 29, Issue 1, pp. 154-164.

Cuphea as an alternative feedstock - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Evangelista, R.L., Gesch, R.W. 2008. Cuphea as an alternative feedstock [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 84.

Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behle, R.W., Hibbard, B.E., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A. 2008. Examining cuphea as a potential host for western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): larval development. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):797-800.

Evaluation of castor and lesquerella oil derivatives as additives in biodiesel and ultralow sulfur diesel fuels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moser, B.R., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2008. Evaluation of castor and lesquerella oil derivatives as additives in biodiesel and ultralow sulfur diesel fuels. Energy and Fuels. 22:1349-1352.

Blown lesquerella and castor estolide oils - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Richardson, R.M., Isbell, T. 2007. Blown lesquerella and castor estolide oils [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 46.

Status of industrial crops in the U.S. - (Abstract)

Isbell, T. 2007. Status of industrial crops in the U.S. [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops. p. 2.

Production of 14-oxo-cis-11-eicosenoic acid from lesquerolic acid by genetically variable Sphingobacterium multivorum strains - (Abstract)

Kuo, T., Rooney, A.P., Isbell, T. 2007. Production of 14-oxo-cis-11-eicosenoic acid from lesquerolic acid by genetically variable Sphingobacterium multivorum strains [abstract]. American Chemical Society. p. 78.

Production of 14-oxo-cis-11-eicosenoic acid from lesquerolic acid by Sphingobacterium multivorum NRRL B-23212 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuo, T., Isbell, T., Rooney, A.P., Levinson, W.E., Frykman, H.B. 2007. Production of 14-oxo-cis-11-eicosenoic acid from lesquerolic acid by Sphingobacterium multivorum NRRL B-23212. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(7):639-643.

Assessing phenotypic, biochemical, and molecular diversity in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, P.A., Widrlechner, M.P., Simon, P.W., Rai, S., Boylston, T.D., Isbell, T., Bailey, T.B., Gardner, C.A., Wilson, L.A. 2008. Assessing phenotypic, biochemical, and molecular diversity in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) germplasm. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 55:247-275

Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biresaw, G., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2007. Film-forming properties of estolides. Tribology Letters. 27(1):69-78.

Synthesis and Physical Properties of Tallow-Oleic Estolide 2-Ethylhexyl Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Skender, A.L., Deppe, A.B., Isbell, T. 2007. Synthesis and physical properties of tallow-oleic estolide 2-ethylhexyl esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 84(5):449-456.

Products Derived From Lesquerella Oil - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Deppe, A.B., Lowery, B.A., Dewey, K.B. 2006. Products Derived From Lesquerella Oil [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. P. 85.

Swathing and windrowing as harvest aids for cuphea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Forcella, F., Spokas, K.A., Gesch, R.W., Isbell, T., Archer, D.W. 2007. Swathing and Windrowing as Harvest Aids for Cuphea. Agronomy Journal. 99: 415-418.

Evaluation of Field Pennycress As An Overwinter Green Manure Crop in Corn for Suppression of Western Corn Rootworm - (Abstract)

Vaughn, S.F., Isbell, T., Stessman, R.J., Behle, R.W. 2006. Evaluation of field pennycress as an overwinter green manure crop in corn for suppression of western corn rootworm [abstract]. Proceedings of the Second International Biofumigation Symposium. P. 41

2005 Cuphea Progress in Illinois - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Lowery, B.A., Evangelista, R.L., Behle, R.W. 2006. 2005 cuphea progress in illinois [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. P. 198

Synthesis of Halohydrins and Haloethers from Oleates - (Abstract)

Isbell, T., Lowery, B.A. 2006. Synthesis of halohydrins and haloethers from oleates [abstract]. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. p. 74.

Estolide Anti-Oxidant Compatibility Investigation - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Biresaw, G., Isbell, T. 2006. Estolide anti-oxidant compatibility investigation [abstract]. 97th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo Abstracts. p. 76.

Variation of Seed Oil Composition in Parent and S1 Generations of Lesquerella Fendleri (Brassicacae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dierig, D.A., Salywon, A.M., Tomasi, P., Dahlquist, G.H., Isbell, T. 2006. Variation of seed oil composition in parent and s1 generations of Lesquerella fendleri (brassicacae). Industrial Crops and Products. 24(3):274-279.

Improvement in the Gas Chromatography Resolution of Petroselinate from Oleate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Isbell, T., Green, L.A., Dekeyser, S.S., Manthey, L.K., Kenar, J.A., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Improvement in the gas chromatography resolution of petroselinate from oleate. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 83(5):429-434.

Total Seed Oil and Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Contents of Cuphea Accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phippen, W.B., Isbell, T., Phippen, M.E. 2006. Total seed oil and fatty acid methyl ester contents of cuphea accessions. Industrial Crops and Products. 24(1):52-59.

Synthesis and Applications of Biocatalytically Derived Uv Absorbing Vegetable Oils - (Abstract)

Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W., Kurth, T.L. 2005. Synthesis and applications of biocatalytically derived UV absorbing vegetable oils [abstract]. Royal Society of Chemistry Meetings. p. 026.

Investigation of the Elastohydrodynamic Properties of Estolides1 - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Investigation of the elastohydrodynamic properties of estolides [abstract]. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. p. 236.

Improvement in Seed and Oil Traits of Lesquerella Fendleri (Brassicaceae) - (Abstract)

Dierig, D.A., Tomasi, P., Salywon, A.M., Dahlquist, G.H., Isbell, T., Ray, D.T. 2005. Improvement in seed and oil traits of lesquerella fendleri (brassicaceae). Agronomy Abstracts. CD-Rom (P7971).

Development of a Functional Fluid from Hydroxy Oils - (Abstract)

Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Development of a functional fluid from hydroxy oils. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

Synthesis of Biodegradable Lubricants from Tallow - (Abstract)

Skender, A.L., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2005. Synthesis of biodegradable lubricants from tallow [abstract]. Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society. p. 1

Physical Properties of Monoestolides with Varying Chain Lengths - (Abstract)

Phillips, J.L., Lowery, B.A., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Physical properties of monoestolides with varying chain lengths [abstract]. Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society. p. 1.

Physical Properties of Triglyceride Estolides from Lesquerella and Castor Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Isbell, T.A., Lowery, B.A., Dekeyser, S.S., Winchell, M.L., Cermak, S.C. 2006. Physical properties of triglyceride estolides from lesquerella and castor oils. Industrial Crops and Products. 23:256-263.

Evaluation of Cuphea As a Rotation Crop for Control of Western Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behle, R.W., Isbell, T. 2005. Evaluation of cuphea as a rotation crop for control of Western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):1984-1991.

Breeding Strategies for Improvement of Lesquerella Fendleri (Brassicaceae) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dierig, D.A., Tomasi, P., Salywon, A.M., Dahlquist, G.H., Isbell, T.A., Ray, D.T. 2005. Breeding strategies for improvement of lesquerella fendleri (brassicaceae). pp 689-697. In M.J. Pascual-Villalobos, F.S. Nakayama, C.A. Bailey, E. Correal and W.W. Schloman, Jr. (ed.) Industrial Crops and Rural Development. Proceedings Assoc for Advancement of Industrial Crops (AAIC) Annual Meeting, Murcia, Spain, 17-21 September 2005.

Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides. Proceedings of World Tribology Congress III. Available: http://www.conferencetoolbox.org/WTC05/index.cfm.

Film-Forming Properties of Estolides - (Abstract)

Biresaw, G., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2005. Film-forming properties of estolides [abstract]. World Tribology Congress. p. 51.

Synthesis and Physical Properties of Estolides from Lesquerella and Castor Fatty Acid Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Brandon, K.B., Isbell, T.A. 2006. Synthesis and physical properties of estolides from lesquerella and castor fatty acid esters. Industrial Crops and Products. 23:54-64.

Seed Yield, Oil, and Fatty Acids of Cuphea in the Northwestern Corn Belt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Forcella, F., Gesch, R.W., Isbell, T. 2005. Seed yield, oil, and fatty acids of cuphea in the northwestern Corn Belt. Crop Science. 45:2195-2202.

Synthesis of Lubricants from Plant and Animal Sources - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2005. Synthesis of lubricants from plant and animal sources. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society.

Seed Yield and Oil Content of Cuphea As Affected by Harvest Date - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Forcella, F. 2005. Seed yield and oil content of cuphea as affected by harvest date. Agronomy Journal. 97:817-822.

Cuphea Seed and Oil Yield Response to Harvest Date - (Abstract)

Gesch, R.W., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Forcella, F. 2004. Cuphea seed and oil yield response to harvest date [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Madison, Wisconsin.

Chemical Composition of Caneberry (Rubus SPP.) Seeds and Oils and Their Antioxidant Potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bushman, B.S., Phillips, B.S., Isbell, T., Ou, B., Crane, J.M., Knapp, S.J. 2004. Chemical composition of caneberry (rubus spp.) seeds and oils and their antioxidant potential. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(26):7982-7987.

Biofumigant Compounds Released by Field Pennycress(thlaspi Arvense) Seedmeal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vaughn, S.F., Isbell, T.A., Weisleder, D., Berhow, M.A. 2005. Biofumigant compounds released by field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) seedmeal. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 31:167-177.

Synthesis of Halohydrins and Haloethers from Oleates - (Abstract)

Isbell, T., Mund, M.S., Edgcomb, M.R., Green, L.A., Lowery, B.A. 2004. Synthesis of halohydrins and haloethers from oleates. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.

Progress on the Synthesis of Hydroxy Phosphonates Vis Lesquerella Oil - (Abstract)

Deppe, A.B., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Cermak, D.M. 2004. Progress on the synthesis of hydroxy phosphonates vis lesquerella oil. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.

Cinnamoyl Esters of Lesquerella and Castor Oil: Novel Sunscreen Active Ingredients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Isbell, T.A. 2004. Cinnamoyl esters of lesquerella and castor oil: Novel sunscreen active ingredients. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81:945-951.

Synthesis of Estolides from Lesquerella and Castor Fatty Esthers - (Abstract)

Widaman, A., Stanley, A.M., Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. Synthesis of estolides from lesquerella and castor fatty esthers. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.

Biofumigation Potential of Field Pennycress (Thlaspi Arvense) Seedmeal. - (Abstract)

Vaughn, S.F., Isbell, T., Weisleder, D., Berhow, M.A. 2004. Biofumigation potential of field pennycress (thlaspi arvense) seedmeal [abstract]. Hort. Sciences 39(4):745.

Bio-Based Fluids from Lesquerella and Castor - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Bio-based fluids from lesquerella and castor. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.

Synthesis of Biodegradable Lubricants - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Skender, A.L., Isbell, T. 2004. Synthesis of biodegradable lubricants. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.

2004 Cuphea Progress in Illinois - (Abstract)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. 2004 cuphea progress in Illinois. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium.

Estolides - the Next Bio-Based Functional Fluid - (Review Article)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Estolides - The next bio-based functional fluid. Inform. 15(8):515-517.

Batch Drying of Cuphea Seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T.A., Isbell, J.E., Akerman, G.G., Lowery, B.A., Deppe, A.B. 2005. Batch drying of cuphea seeds. Industrial Crops and Products. 21(3):353-359.

Cuphea-Exploring Insect Interactions with This New Oil Crop - (Abstract)

Behle, R.W., Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Cuphea--exploring insect interactions with this new oil crop [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. p. 30

Sunscreen Active Ingredients from Lesquerella Oil - (Abstract)

Compton, D.L., Laszlo, J.A., Isbell, T. 2004. Sunscreen active ingredients from lesquerella oil. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting.

Recent Developments in the Industrial Utilization of High Capric Cuphea Oil - (Abstract)

ISBELL, T., CERMAK, S.C., EVANGELISTA, R.L. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL UTILIZATION OF HIGH CAPRIC CUPHEA OIL. AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY MEETING. 2004.

Functional Fluids from New Crop Oils - (Abstract)

CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS FROM NEW CROP OILS. AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY MEETING. 2004.

Field Pennycress (Thlaspi Arvense L.) Seedmeal: a Potential Biofumigant - (Abstract)

Vaughn, S.F., Isbell, T., Weisleder, D., Berhow, M.A. 2004. Field pennycress (thlaspi arvense l.) seedmeal: a potential biofumigant [abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Meeting. p. 71.

Synthesis and Physical Properties of Cuphea-Oleic Estolides and Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cermak, S.C., Isbell, T. 2004. Synthesis and physical properties of cuphea-oleic estolides and esters. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 81:297-303.

Evaluation of Conditioning and Screw Pressing Parameters of Lesquerella Oilseeds - (Abstract) - (15-Oct-03)

Directed Synthesis of Base Oils That Overcome Traditional Vegetable Oil Shortcomings - (Abstract)

Isbell, T. 2004. Directed synthesis of base oils that overcome traditional vegetable oil shortcomings. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

Progress in the Development of Cuphea As a Crop for Midwest Growers - (Trade Journal)

Isbell, T., Behle, R.W. 2004. Progress in the development of cuphea as a crop for midwest growers. Inform. 14(8)513-515.

Purification of Meadowfoam Monoestolide from Polyestolide. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Isbell, T., Cermak, S.C. 2004. Purification of meadowfoam monoestolide from polyestolide. Industrial Crops and Products. 19:119-118.

Biocatalytic Production of a Bio-Based Sunscreen - (Abstract) - (26-Jun-03)

Synthesis and Physical Properties of Cost Effective Functional Fluids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COST EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONAL FLUIDS. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 2003. V. 18. P. 183-196.

Estolides Overcome Traditional Vegetable Based Lubricant Shortfalls - (Abstract) - (07-May-03)

Synthesis of Hydroxy Phosphonates Vis Lesquerella Oil - (Abstract) - (07-May-03)

Improved Oxidative Stability of Estolide Esters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CERMAK, S.C., ISBELL, T. 2003. IMPROVED OXIDATIVE STABILITY OF ESTOLIDE ESTERS. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 18:223-230.

Packed-Bed Bioreactor Synthesis of Feruloylated Monoacyl and Diacylglycerols: Clean Production of a "green" Sunscreen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LASZLO, J.A., COMPTON, D.L., ELLER, F.J., TAYLOR, S.L., ISBELL, T. PACKED-BED BIOREACTOR SYNTHESIS OF FERULOYLATED MONOACYL- AND DIACYLGLYCEROLS: CLEAN PRODUCTION OF A "GREEN" SUNSCREEN. GREEN CHEMISTRY. Vol 5, 382-386. 2003.

Physical Properties of Lesquerella Oil Estolides - (Abstract) - (28-Aug-02)

New Lubricants Via Mono-Estolides - (Abstract) - (28-Aug-02)

Cuphea, a New Crop for Rotation to Control Corn Rootworm Beetles - (Abstract) - (27-Mar-02)