Abstract: Methods and processes for producing aerobic digestion products, such as organic acids, from a low-rank coal substrate are provided. Also provided are multistage bioreactor systems for carrying out the described methods and processes. In another aspect, product compositions comprising organic acids produced by the described methods and processes are provided, as well as methods for their use, including for the improvement of soil quality and/or plant growth.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for production of biostimulants that promote nitrogen use efficiency in plants. Embodiments described include methods of making a biostimulant composition in a bioreactor system that includes two or more containers arranged in series. The bioreactor system may include an established population of a nitrogen use efficiency-promoting microbial strain. The method may include operating the bioreactor system by transferring into the system an aqueous feedstock that comprises a microbial consortium, transferring working fluid between containers of the system, and collecting a product. The method may further include maintaining a concentration of a nitrogen use efficiency-promoting microbial strain in the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for production of biostimulants that promote nitrogen use efficiency in plants. Embodiments described include methods of making a biostimulant composition in a bioreactor system that includes two or more containers arranged in series. The bioreactor system may include an established population of a nitrogen use efficiency-promoting microbial strain. The method may include operating the bioreactor system by transferring into the system an aqueous feedstock that comprises a microbial consortium, transferring working fluid between containers of the system, and collecting a product. The method may further include maintaining a concentration of a nitrogen use efficiency-promoting microbial strain in the system.

Abstract: Methods and processes for producing aerobic digestion products, such as organic acids, from a low-rank coal substrate are provided. Also provided are multistage bioreactor systems for carrying out the described methods and processes. In another aspect, product compositions comprising organic acids produced by the described methods and processes are provided, as well as methods for their use, including for the improvement of soil quality and/or plant growth.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating an infectious disease of a subject with a composition which comprises an active ingredient that can be produced by bacteria of Paenibacillus or Bacillus. The disclosure also provides a composition or a pharmaceutical composition which comprises, or alternatively consists essentially of, or yet further consists of an active ingredient which can be produced by bacteria of Paenibacillus or Bacillus.

Abstract: A system and method for the production of microbial consortiums and by-product material is provided. A physical containment system comprising phase spaces arranged in a discrete order to favor specific biological reactions is also provided. Phase profiles and phase data sets include the pre-determined physical and biological parameters for the phase space transitions. Movement of material from one phase to the next is hydraulically balanced enabling working fluid to continuously move in a fixed direction and rate of flow. Continuous monitoring of phase profiles and phase data sets provide feedback to the system enabling alteration of the conditions in the system to control reactions therein.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of treating, preventing, and/or controlling plant diseases by applying the agricultural composition comprising a bacterial isolate belonging to Paenibacillus or Bacillus. Also, the disclosure provides a method of enhancing disease resistance of a plant seed by applying the agricultural composition to the plant seed, and an agricultural composition comprising the bacterial isolate.

Abstract: A system and method for the production of microbial consortiums and by-product material is provided. A physical containment system comprising phase spaces arranged in a discrete order to favor specific biological reactions is also provided. Phase profiles and phase data sets include the pre-determined physical and biological parameters for the phase space transitions. Movement of material from one phase to the next is hydraulically balanced enabling working fluid to continuously move in a fixed direction and rate of flow. Continuous monitoring of phase profiles and phase data sets provide feedback to the system enabling alteration of the conditions in the system to control reactions therein.

Abstract: Bioactive compounds extracted from a fermentation broth created by a unique microbial community during a fermentation process and fractionated into several fractions based on size. Four of the resulting fractions stimulate growth of plants that are planted in soil to which the fractions have been applied. The fractions can be applied to the soil individually or combined together prior to application. In another embodiment, the unique fractions can be freeze dried or spray dried.

Abstract: Bioactive compounds extracted from a fermentation broth created by a unique microbial community during a fermentation process and fractionated into several fractions based on size. Four of the resulting fractions stimulate growth of plants that are planted in soil to which the fractions have been applied. The fractions can be applied to the soil individually or combined together prior to application. In another embodiment, the unique fractions can be freeze dried or spray dried.