Streptomyces Patents (Class 424/93.43)
  • Antifungal biocontrol agents, a process for preparing and treating the same
    Patent number: 6280719
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antifungal biocontrol agents which enhance plant growth and reduce plant diseases by suppressing fungal pathogens, and the manufacturing and application methods thereof. The antifungal biocontrol agents of the present invention consist of one of the newly isolated strains of Streptomyces sp. WYE 20 (KCTC 0341BP) and WYE 324 (KCTC 0342BP) and a delivery medium which canies and stabilizes the cells. In particular, WYE 20 and WYE 324 of the present invention exhibit strong antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia solani and Phytophthora capsici and can be used in various ways to reduce fungal diseases in plants such as cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), and golf course turfgrasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Hyung-Won Suh
  • Ribb
    Patent number: 6252044
    Abstract: The invention provides ribB polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding ribB polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing ribB polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignees: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, SmithKline Beecham plc
    Inventors: Michael Terance Black, Lisa Kathleen Shilling, Robert King Stodola, Richard Lloyd Warren, Anna Lisa Kosmatka, Richard Oakley Nicholas, Leslie Marie Palmer, Michael Arthur Lonetto, Jason Craig Fedon, John Edward Hodgson, David Justin Charles Knowles
  • Strain of streptomyces, and relevant uses thereof
    Patent number: 6193964
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new Streptomyces candidus strain, and relevant uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Development Center for Biotechnology
    Inventors: Ming Shiang, Mann Yan Kuo, Kuei Chih Chu, Pao Chi Chang, Hsiu Ying Chang, Hai Ping Lee