Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 9, 2022
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2024
Assignee:
PRO FARM GROUP, INC.
Inventors:
Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Margarita Rodriguez, Carly Todd, Debora Wilk, Pamela G. Marrone
Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 12, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2024
Assignee:
Pro Farm Group, Inc.
Inventors:
Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
Abstract: Disclosed herein are the nucleotide sequences of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genes. In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genes are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 2021
Date of Patent:
December 19, 2023
Assignee:
Pro Farm Group, Inc.
Inventors:
Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Scott Burman, Debora Wilk
Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2020
Date of Patent:
October 24, 2023
Assignee:
Pro Farm Group, Inc.
Inventors:
Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
Abstract: The present invention includes a new formulation of a mono-alcohol having 12 to 19 carbon atoms or 20 to 30 carbon atoms, and its new methods of use in plants thereof.
Abstract: Disclosed herein is the nucleotide sequence of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genome. Also provided are the nucleotide sequences of open reading frames in the C subtsugae genome (i.e., C. subtsugae genes). In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genome are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 2021
Date of Patent:
June 6, 2023
Assignee:
PRO FARM GROUP, INC.
Inventors:
Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Debora Wilk, Pamela G. Marrone