Patents Assigned to Novo Nordisk Entotech, Inc.
  • Bacillus thuringiensis isolates active against lepidopteran pests
    Patent number: 5556784
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Bacillus thuringiensis strain(s) which solely produces a CryIA(a) crystal delta-endotoxin having a molecular weight of 130,000 daltons and is active against lepidopteran pests. The invention is also related to a spore(s), mutant(s), or crystal delta-endotoxin obtainable therefrom. Furthermore, the invention relates to insecticidal compositions comprising the B.t. strain, spore, mutant or crystal delta-endotoxin of the present invention. The invention further relates to methods of using the insecticidal compositions to control an insect pest(s) of the order Lepidoptera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Entotech, Inc.
    Inventor: Chi-Li Liu
  • Fungicidal and insecticidal compounds and compositions derived from fungal strains of Prenophora teres
    Patent number: 5491122
    Abstract: The present invention provides fungicidal and insecticidal active compounds and derivatives thereof, fungicidal and insecticidal compositions comprising said compounds, processes for producing said compounds and the use of said compounds for controlling fungi and/or insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignees: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Entotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Denise C. Manker, Connie N. Rosendahl, Morten Heide, Torben L. Bachmann, Ruby I. Nielsen