Abstract: Compositions are provided that include a new Bacillus thuringiensis strain designated RTI545 for use in benefiting plant growth and controlling plant pests. In particular, the RTI545 strain is useful for controlling plant nematode, insect and fungal pests. The compositions include plant seeds coated with the RTI545 strain. The compositions can be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, plant growth regulators, or fertilizers. In one example, enhanced growth and insect control are provided by delivering at the time of planting a combination of a chemical insecticide such as bifenthrin and a liquid fertilizer to plants or seeds treated with RTI545.

Abstract: A composition is provided containing active ingredients Bacillus licheniformis CH200 and Bacillus subtilis CH201 for plant seed treatment or in-furrow application to control plant pathogenic nematodes. The composition is efficacious at suppressing nematodes, including Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus. Related articles of manufacture and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods include a combination of a strain of Bacillus licheniformis CH200 and a strain of Bacillus subtilis CH201 for delivery to plants and plant seeds, the combination having activity against plant fungal pathogens. In particular, the combination of strains is useful for increasing yield in crops including soybean and corn in the presence of plant pathogens. The Bacillus licheniformis CH200 and Bacillus subtilis CH201 strains can be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, plant growth regulators, and fertilizers.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that include a new Bacillus thuringiensis strain designated RTI545 for use in benefiting plant growth and controlling plant pests. In particular, the RTI545 strain is useful for controlling plant nematode, insect and fungal pests. The compositions include plant seeds coated with the RTI545 strain. The compositions can be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, plant growth regulators, or fertilizers. In one example, enhanced growth and insect control are provided by delivering at the time of planting a combination of a chemical insecticide such as bifenthrin and a liquid fertilizer to plants or seeds treated with RTI545.