Patents by Inventor Chigozie Victor NWOSU

Chigozie Victor NWOSU has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MYCOTOXIN PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20220087266
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of inhibiting or preventing fungal growth and/or toxin development. In particular, provided herein are methods comprising applying a composition comprising mycovirus lysin to a plant, plant part, or plant product in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce fungal growth. Also provided are methods of minimizing aflatoxin contamination of a peanut-based food product comprising applying a composition comprising mycovirus lysin to peanuts in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce A. flavus or A. parasiticus growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: John M. CARNEY, Guangtao ZHANG, Chigozie Victor NWOSU