Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 298 is provided. A sample of the strain having been deposited as KCTC 13469BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures or a functional homolog of same wherein said isolated microbial strain is purified to a level of at least 99%. Also provided are compositions and articles comprising the bacterial strain and methods of using same.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least two bacterial strains selected from the group consisting of Bacillus subtilis 281, Bacillus subtilis 3, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 298 and a functional homolog of any of the preceding, wherein the composition does not comprise more than 5 different species of microbes, wherein: a sample of Bacillus subtilis 281, has been deposited as KCTC 13468BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures; a sample of Bacillus subtilis 3, has been deposited as KCTC 13467BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures; and a sample of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 298, has been deposited as KCTC 13469BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures. Also provided are methods that utilize the bacterial strains or functional homologs of same.

Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis 281 or a functional homolog of same is provided. A sample has been deposited as KCTC 13468BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures, wherein the isolated microbial strain is purified to a level of at least 99%. Also provided are methods of using the isolated bacterial strain or the functional homolog of same.

Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis 3 or a functional homolog of same is provided. A sample has been deposited as KCTC 13467BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures, wherein the isolated microbial strain is purified to a level of at least 99%. Also provided are methods of using the isolated bacterial strain or the functional homolog of same.

Abstract: A connector configured to support a nebulizer inside a cartridge includes an annular wall, a conduit, and a plurality of spokes between the annular wall and the conduit. The spokes define openings therebetween and the annular wall is shaped and sized to be fitted into a lip of a bottle. A cartridge includes a housing configured to house a liquid, a collar defining an opening into the cartridge, the connector and a nebulizer held within the housing with the connector. Optionally, an anti-spill cover is fitted in an outlet of the cartridge.

Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis 281 or a functional homolog of same is provided. A sample has been deposited as KCTC 13468BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures, wherein the isolated microbial strain is purified to a level of at least 99%. Also provided are methods of using the isolated bacterial strain or the functional homolog of same.

Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 298 is provided. A sample of the strain having been deposited as KCTC 13469BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures or a functional homolog of same wherein said isolated microbial strain is purified to a level of at least 99%. Also provided are compositions and articles comprising the bacterial strain and methods of using same.

Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis 3 or a functional homolog of same is provided. A sample has been deposited as KCTC 13467BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures, wherein the isolated microbial strain is purified to a level of at least 99%. Also provided are methods of using the isolated bacterial strain or the functional homolog of same.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least two bacterial strains selected from the group consisting of Bacillus subtilis 281, Bacillus subtilis 3, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 298 and a functional homolog of any of the preceding, wherein the composition does not comprise more than 5 different species of microbes, wherein: a sample of Bacillus subtilis 281, has been deposited as KCTC 13468BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures; a sample of Bacillus subtilis 3, has been deposited as KCTC 13467BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures; and a sample of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 298, has been deposited as KCTC 13469BP at the Korean Collection for Type Cultures. Also provided are methods that utilize the bacterial strains or functional homologs of same.