Abstract: An isolated novel polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding at least one polypeptide involved in biosynthesis of pyripyropene A, a recombinant vector comprising the polynucleotide and a transformant comprising the polynucleotide are disclosed. By the present invention, a pyripyropene A biosynthetic gene useful for production of a novel pyripyropene analog, improvement of productivity of a pyripyropene A-producing bacterium, production of an insecticidal agent for microorganisms, creation of a plant resistant to insect pests or the like are provided.

Abstract: There is provided a method for culturing a microorganism in which a particular polynucleotide or a recombinant vector comprising it/them is introduced with an intermediate compound necessary for biosynthesis of pyripyropene A. The method of the present invention allows for the production of pyripyropene.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use as a pest control agent, comprising a compound represented by formula (I) or an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient and an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable carrier:

Abstract: An isolated novel polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding at least one polypeptide involved in biosynthesis of pyripyropene A, a recombinant vector comprising the polynucleotide and a transformant comprising the polynucleotide are disclosed. By the present invention, a pyripyropene A biosynthetic gene useful for production of a novel pyripyropene analog, improvement of productivity of a pyripyropene A-producing bacterium, production of an insecticidal agent for microorganisms, creation of a plant resistant to insect pests or the like are provided.

Abstract: An isolated novel polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding at least one polypeptide involved in biosynthesis of pyripyropene A, a recombinant vector comprising the polynucleotide and a transformant comprising the polynucleotide are disclosed. By the present invention, a pyripyropene A biosynthetic gene useful for production of a novel pyripyropene analog, improvement of productivity of a pyripyropene A-producing bacterium, production of an insecticidal agent for microorganisms, creation of a plant resistant to insect pests or the like are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use as a pest control agent, comprising a compound represented by formula (I) or an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient and an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable carrier:

Abstract: There is provided a method for culturing a microorganism in which a particular polynucleotide or a recombinant vector comprising it/them is introduced with an intermediate compound necessary for biosynthesis of pyripyropene. A. The method of the present invention allows for the production of pyripyropene.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a pyripyropene derivative represented by the following formula A by an enzyme method. The production method of the present invention allows for production of a pyripyropene derivative under simpler conditions and in shorter steps. [wherein R represents a linear, branched or cyclic C2-6 alkylcarbonyl group (when the alkyl moiety of this group is branched or cyclic, C3-6 alkyl carbonyl group)].

Abstract: An isolated novel polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding at least one polypeptide involved in biosynthesis of pyripyropene A, a recombinant vector comprising the polynucleotide and a transformant comprising the polynucleotide are disclosed. By the present invention, a pyripyropene A biosynthetic gene useful for production of a novel pyripyropene analog, improvement of productivity of a pyripyropene A-producing bacterium, production of an insecticidal agent for microorganisms, creation of a plant resistant to insect pests or the like are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use in controlling harmful organisms, comprising as active ingredients at least one of 16-keto aspergillimide, its enantiomers, their mixture, or their acid addition salts and at least one of other harmful organism control agents. The present invention provides a composition for use in controlling harmful organisms that has excellent insecticidal activity or penetrative transferable insecticidal activity against a wide range of harmful organisms, particularly agricultural and horticultural insect pests.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use in controlling ectoparasites, comprising as an active ingredient at least one of compounds represented by formula (I) or (III) or salts thereof. The present invention provides a composition for use in controlling ectoparasites that has excellent ectoparasite control effect and is highly safe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use as a pest control agent, comprising a compound represented by formula (I) or an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient and an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable carrier:

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use as a pest control agent, comprising a compound represented by formula (I) or an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient and an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable carrier:

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for use as a pest control agent, comprising a compound represented by formula (I) or an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient and an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable carrier:

Abstract: There is provided a pest control agent comprising a compound represented by formula (I) as active ingredient.

Abstract: There is provided a pest control agent comprising a compound represented by formula (I) as active ingredient.