New Patent For Biofortified Crops (IMAGE) Boyce Thompson Institute Caption Paul Debbie, director of technology transfer and assistant professor Joyce Van Eck hold the newly issued patent for boosting beta-carotene levels in potatoes and other crops. Credit Christianne White/BTI Usage Restrictions Use only with appropriate credit: Christianne White/BTI License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.