Abstract: Methods and compositions for the oxidation of short alkanes by engineered microorganisms expressing enzymes are described, along with methods of use.

Abstract: Improved soluble methane monooxygenases and soluble methane monooxygenase systems are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to microorganisms capable of producing poly(hydroxyisobutyric acid) (poly(HIBA)) from feedstocks and methods of producing poly(HIBA), methacrylic acid (MAA), and methacrylate esters (MAE) from feedstocks.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the oxidation of short alkanes by engineered microorganisms expressing enzymes are described, along with methods of use.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the oxidation of short alkanes by engineered microorganisms expressing recombinant enzymes is described, along with methods of use.

Abstract: Provided herein are non-naturally occurring microbial organisms comprising a methane-oxidizing metabolic pathway. The invention additionally comprises non-naturally occurring microbial organisms comprising pathways for the production of chemicals. The invention additionally provides methods for using said organisms for the production of chemicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for treating parasitic worm infections in a mammal. The composition includes an amount of intracellular components of lysed, beneficial, soil-inhabiting yeast cells sufficient to treat parasitic worm infections in a mammal; and/or an amount of whole or lysed soil-inhabiting bacteria cells, wherein the amount is sufficient to treat parasitic worm infections in a mammal, and optionally a pharmaceutically suitable carrier.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Compositions are described comprising a granular substrate, which may or may not be substantially devoid of microbes, and a coating on at least a portion of the granular substrate comprising a soluble component and a plurality of microbes dispersed in the soluble component. Methods of using the compositions in agricultural operations are also described. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Processes for treating compositions comprising one or more alkanes (for example crude oils) to enhance volume of the compositions are disclosed. The processes comprise introducing into the composition one or more aerobic microorganisms, thereby forming an intermediate composition, and then introducing one or more anaerobic microorganisms into the intermediate composition to form a second composition, and repeating these steps at least once.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for improving feed conversion and weight gain in poultry, including chickens, wherein Bacillus laterosporus, or any microorganism with a similarity index, based on its cellular fatty acid profile, of greater than 0.5 to Bacillus laterosporus (including Bacillus laterosporus strain CM-33 (ATCC Accession No. PTA-3952)) is administered to poultry. Strain CM-33 of Bacillus laterosporus was isolated from soil and has a similarity index of 76% to Bacillus laterosporus. The administration of strain CM-33 is preferably divided into daily doses of about 2.0 million colony forming units (cfu)/day and continued for about 40 days of the growth cycle. The cells or spores can be administered through the bird's drinking water or by other methods, including spraying them onto the bird's feed.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for increasing the yields of grain crops, e.g., rice, corn, alfalfa, oats, wheat, barley, hops, and the like, through application of spores or live cells of strain CM-3 of Bacillus laterosporus (deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, P.O. Box 1549, Manassas Va. 20108, under Deposit Designation No. PTA-3593). Application of spores of strain CM-3 to rice plants at between 0.6 trillion to 50 trillion (0.6×1012 to 5.0×1013) colony forming units (“cfu”)/hectare (“ha”)/crop cycle, substantially increased the yield of grain/ha, up to 7.3 metric tons/ha. The applications of strain CM-3 to rice plants can be started during the nursery period, before the plants are placed in the rice paddy.

Abstract: Processes for treating compositions comprising one or more alkanes (for example crude oils) to enhance volume of the compositions are disclosed. The processes comprise introducing into the composition one or more aerobic microorganisms, thereby forming an intermediate composition, and then introducing one or more anaerobic microorganisms into the intermediate composition to form a second composition, and repeating these steps at least once.