Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for the screening, identification, and/or application of one or more microorganisms of use in imparting one or more beneficial properties to one or more plants.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 8, 2016
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2016
Assignee:
BioDiscovery New Zealand Ltd.
Inventors:
Peter Wigley, Caroline George, Susan Turner
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel Bacillus thuringiensis strain that exhibits broad antifungal and antibacterial activity. The invention also provides the use of the Bacillus thuringiensis strain or the antibiotic produced by the strain for control of a broad range of fungal and bacterial plant pathogens.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 22, 1999
Date of Patent:
June 20, 2000
Assignees:
AgraQuest, Inc., BioDiscovery New Zealand Ltd.
Inventors:
Pamela Gail Marrone, Sherry D. Heins, Denise C. Manker, Desmond R. Jimenez, Chris N. Chilcott, Peter Wigley, Andrew Broadwell
Abstract: The present invention relates to a newly isolated Bacillus thuringiensis strain which exhibits insecticidal activity. The supernatant of cultures of this novel strain is also an effective insecticidal agents. Also included in the invention are the novel B. thuringiensis isolate, its supernatant and a solvent extract of the supernatant which are specifically active against corn rootworm but not against beet armyworm, nematodes or flies. These strains and supernatants may be used to treat plants infected with susceptible organisms.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 22, 1996
Date of Patent:
July 8, 1997
Assignees:
BioDiscovery New Zealand Ltd., AgraQuest, Inc.
Inventors:
Chris N. Chilcott, Peter Wigley, Andrew Broadwell, Sherry Darlene Heins, Pamela Gail Marrone
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