Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of liquid or sludge slow-release compositions suitable for agricultural use, comprising one or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, pesticides, lipophilic and/or hydrophilic compounds, and mixtures of non-pathogenic bacteria together with lipophilic and/or hydrophilic compounds, wherein these actives become encapsulated in an alginate matrix. The direction also encompasses compositions prepared by this process and methods for using said compositions for the delivery and slow release of agrochemicals and other actives in close proximity to the roots of plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing and/or treating infection of plant species by fungal, mildew-causing, bacterial and/or viral pathogens, wherein said method comprises the steps of a) providing a mixture of one or more non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents, and b) administering the mixture of step (a) to said plant species, by means of both (i) adding a plurality of granules coated with said mixture to the medium in which said plant is growing, and (ii) applying a foliar spray comprising said mixture to the aerial parts of said plant species.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for supplying the nitrogen requirements of a plant comprising administering to said plant a combination of non-pathogenic, atmospheric nitrogen-fixing bacteria and one or more activating agents. Many of these activating agents possess potent anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activity. The method is particularly suitable for use in enabling nitrogen fixation in plant species such as wheat, maize and other cereal crops, in which nitrogen fixation is normally not possible. The invention also provides compositions comprising nitrogen-fixing bacteria and suitable activating agents. In one preferred embodiment, the nitrogen fixing bacteria are of the Rhizobium genus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preventing and/or treating infection of plant or animal host species by fungal, bacterial and/or viral pathogens, wherein said method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of one or more non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents; and administering said mixture to said host species. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising a mixture of non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents.

Abstract: A polyploid castor plant being at least as fertile as a diploid castor plant isogenic to the polyploid castor plant when grown under similar conditions.

Abstract: A cultivated Oryza sativa plant is provided. The cultivated Oryza sativa plant has a partially or fully multiplied genome being at least as fertile as a diploid Oryza sativa plant isogenic to said genomically multiplied Oryza sativa plant when grown under the same conditions.

Abstract: A cultivated Sorghum plant having a partially or fully multiplied genome being at least as fertile as a diploid Sorghum plant isogenic to the genomically multiplied Sorghum plant when grown under the same conditions. Also provided are methods of generating and using same as well as products generated therefrom.

Abstract: A rapeseed plant having a multiplied genome being at least as fertile as a euploid rapeseed plant isogenic to the genomically multiplied plant grown under similar conditions.

Abstract: A Durum wheat plant having a partially or fully multiplied genome being at least as fertile as a tetraploid Durum wheat (Triticum Durum) plant isogenic to said genomically multiplied Durum wheat plant when grown under the same conditions and being of the same developmental stage is provided. Also provided are methods of generating and using same as well as products generated therefrom.

Abstract: A rapeseed plant having a multiplied genome being at least as fertile as a euploid rapeseed plant isogenic to the genomically multiplied plant grown under similar conditions.

Abstract: A maize plant or plant part having a partially or fully multiplied genome is provided. Also provided are methods of generating and using the plant or parts thereof, and products comprising same.

Abstract: A common wheat plant is provided. The plant has a partially or fully multiplied genome being at least as fertile as a hexaploid common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plant isogenic to said genomically multiplied common wheat plant when grown under the same conditions. Also provided are hybrids, products and methods of generating same.

Abstract: A polyploid castor plant being at least as fertile as a diploid castor plant isogenic to the polyploid castor plant when grown under similar conditions.

Abstract: A polyploid castor plant being at least as fertile as a diploid castor plant isogenic to the polyploid castor plant when grown under similar conditions.

Abstract: A polyploid castor plant being at least as fertile as a diploid castor plant isogenic to the polyploid castor plant when grown under similar conditions.