Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 28, 1994
Date of Patent:
December 31, 2002
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary
of Agriculture
Inventors:
Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz