It is one of five National Research Council biotechnology institutes.
Wheat starch has two components, amylose and amylopectin.
If the ratios can be varied, a number of new opportunities can open up. For example, if the amount of amylopectin is increased, then Udon noodles can he produced for Pacific Rim markets. While canola oil is well recognized and accepted in the food industry, canola meal hasn't experienced the same good fortune because canola meal contains a number of anti-nutritional compounds. As a result, soybean meal dominates the market. We are also addressing the green seed problem in canola.