Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based agricultural compositions and methods of their use for preserving soil profiles and/or re-building degraded soil profiles, particularly for soil types that are prone to soil organic content (SOC) decomposition, oxidation and/or erosion. Advantageously, the compositions and methods of the subject invention are environmentally-friendly, non-toxic and cost effective solutions to the growing problem of soil degradation and soil-borne greenhouse gas emissions.

Abstract: The present invention provides microbe-based products, as well as methods of their production and use, in oral health compositions. More specifically, the present invention provides materials and methods for enhancing and/or maintaining oral health using topical oral health compositions comprising microbial growth by-products, specifically, biosurfactants.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to the production and use of entomopathogenic fungi for the control of arthropod pests. Specifically, the subject invention provides methods for producing Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana, as well as methods of their use, as biopesticidal compositions. Compositions are also provided for controlling arthropod pests, comprising one or more entomopathogenic fungi, a chitinase inducer, diatomaceous earth, and an anticoagulant.

Abstract: The subject invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for enhancing the printing and dyeing of goods such as paper and textiles. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise incorporating the application of a biological amphiphilic molecule into a printing or dyeing process to reduce chemical usage, reduce water usage, reduce water pollution and/or provide an added benefit to the process. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise substituting a chemical surfactant with a biological amphiphilic molecule in one or more steps involved in printing and/or dyeing that would traditionally utilize a chemical surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for effective production and use of microorganisms and/or the fermentation broth in which they are produced. Advantageously, the system is cost-effective, scalable, quick, versatile, efficacious, and helpful in reducing resistance to chemical compounds and residue that concerns consumers.

Abstract: The subject invention provides topical therapeutic compositions and methods of their use for enhanced healing of wounds, including burns, and scars of the skin, wherein the compositions and methods utilize microbial biosurfactants. The invention reduces the healing time of skin wounds, reduces the appearance of scars, and improves other skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.

Abstract: This present invention relates to compositions to improve concrete using biochemical-producing microbes and/or byproducts synthesized by the microbes. The invention also relates to methods for enhancing the performance of the concrete with said microbial strains and/or their byproducts.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for reducing the carbon footprint of producing biofuels. Microbe-based soil treatment compositions are utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the agricultural practices of producing feedstock crops.

Abstract: The subject invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for enhancing production of textiles and leather. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise incorporating the application of a biological amphiphilic molecule into a textile or leather-making process to reduce chemical usage, reduce water usage, reduce water pollution and/or provide an added benefit to the process. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise substituting a chemical surfactant with a biological amphiphilic molecule in one or more steps involved in textile or leather-making process that would traditionally utilize a chemical surfactant.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods of their use for improving soil structure and hydrology.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining that one or more tests are to be executed for a core network of a telecommunications system, based on the determining, transmitting one or more test initiation commands to a set of user equipment (UEs) of a plurality of UEs communicatively coupled to the core network, wherein the one or more test initiation commands cause the set of UEs to execute the one or more tests, obtaining, from the set of UEs, results associated with the one or more tests, analyzing the results based on one or more machine learning (ML) models to identify a network issue, and responsive to the analyzing, performing one or more actions to address the network issue. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for improving a plant's immune response using a combination of microbes and/or their growth by-products. Specifically, the subject invention improves a plant's ability to withstand an infection by a pest or pathogen using a combination of a Trichoderma sp. fungus and a Bacillus sp. bacterium, and, optionally, one or more other microorganisms. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods of the subject invention can modulate the recognition of PAMPs and/or the induction of defensive mechanisms in a plant. In a specific embodiment, the invention reduces induction of self-harming defensive mechanisms that are irreversible and/or over-induced in the plant.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for reducing deleterious atmospheric gas emissions produced in livestock animals' digestive systems and/or waste. In preferred embodiments, a composition comprising one or more beneficial microorganisms and/or one or more microbial growth by-products is contacted with the livestock animal's digestive system and/or waste in order to, for example, control methanogenic bacteria therein.

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products and efficient methods of producing them. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for enhanced production of microbial biosurfactants, the methods comprising co-cultivating Myxococcus xanthus and Bacillusamyloliquefaciens. In preferred embodiments, co-cultivation is carried out continuously for an indefinite period of time. Microbe-based products produced according to the subject methods are also provided, as well as their uses in, for example, agriculture, oil and gas recovery, and health care.

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use to improve oil production and refining efficiency by, for example, remediating the disposable layers in oil tanks and other oil storage units. In preferred embodiments, the microbe-based products comprise biochemical-producing yeast and growth by-products thereof, such as, e.g., biosurfactants. The subject invention can be used to remediate rag layer and/or other dissolved solid layers that form in water-oil emulsions. Furthermore, the subject invention can be used for remediating solid impurities, such as sand, scale, rust and clay, in produced water, flow-back, brine, and/or fracking fluids.

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use in simultaneously enhancing oil recovery from an oil well while efficiently removing contaminating compositions such as biofilm, scale, paraffin, and/or asphaltenes from oil production equipment and oil-bearing formations. The subject invention can also be used to disperse paraffin and asphaltene precipitates, and to reduce the viscosity of heavy crude oil. The subject invention further provides materials and methods for bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated sites.

Abstract: The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides.

Abstract: This present invention relates to compositions and methods of microbial enhanced oil recovery using Bacillus subtilis strains. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for performing oil degradation with Bacillus subtilis strains. The compositions and methods of the present invention are also used for enhanced commercial biosurfactant and enzyme production.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for preventing, inhibiting or reducing biofilm formation and biofilm infections, in particular, in the respiratory tract of a subject. The invention utilizes growth by-products of beneficial microorganisms to enhance the effectiveness of biocidal substances in the treatment, disruption and/or prevention of biofilms. Advantageously, the subject invention is useful against antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, such as MRSA, Helicobacter pylori, S. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa and A. fumigatus.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions comprising solvents and surfactants, as well as their use in improving oil and/or gas production. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise chemical or synthetic solvents and/or surfactants. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise biological components, such as microorganisms and/or their growth by-products. The subject invention can be used to dissolve, disperse and/or emulsify paraffin precipitates and/or deposits; prevent and/or inhibit paraffin deposition; remove rust deposits and prevent corrosion associated therewith; inhibit bacterial growth and/or biofilm formation; and to enhance oil recovery.