Absstract of: WO2021041278A2

Described herein are compositions and methods relating to insecticides. In additional embodiments according to the present disclosure, administration devices and methods of such are also described. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein comprise "Cha Plu" (Piper sarmentosum) extract. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein further comprise an insecticide, for example natural pyrethrins or derivatives thereof. Compositions and methods as described herein utilize effective amounts of active ingredients of such compositions to induce knockdown and/or mortality of pests based on synergistic action of the "Cha Plu" (Piper sarmentosum) extract and natural pyrethrins together.

Absstract of: US2021060140A1

Provided are compositions and methods for selectively reducing the amount of antibiotic resistant and/or virulent bacteria in a mixed bacteria population, or for reducing any other type of unwanted bacteria in a mixed bacteria population. The compositions and methods involve targeting bacteria that are differentiated from other members of the population by at least one unique clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) targeted DNA sequence. The compositions and methods can be readily adapted to target any bacteria or any bacteria plasmid, or both.

Absstract of: WO2021039659A1

The present invention pertains to a method for producing a thrip-resistant transformed plant, the method comprising: introducing a MLX56 family protein gene into a plant; and assaying the thrip resistance of the transformed plant into which the gene has been introduced.

Absstract of: WO2021040537A1

The invention relates to bioactive polypeptides from strains of Brevibacillius laterosporus which have useful activity including pesticidal activity such as insecticidal activity, compositions comprising said polypeptides, and methods for using the polypeptides and compositions, for example in methods of controlling agriculturally-important pests including insect pests.

Absstract of: WO2021038072A1

The present invention relates to new strains of Bacillus paralicheniformis with improved growth rates and plant growth promoting properties and new strains of Bacillus paralicheniformis with improved growth rates when compared to their parental strains from where they are derived.

Absstract of: US2021059250A1

A glycoside compound of fatty acids that includes the general formula: GalNAc-GalNAc-Glc-O—R, where GalNAc is α- or β-D-N-acetylgalactosamine, Glc-O—R is a molecule of α- or β-D-glucose esterified to a monounsaturated fatty acid (R), where R is selected from 12:1(n) and where n is an integer between 2 and 11; 11:1(n) and where n is an integer between 2 and 10; 10:1(n), and where n is an integer between 2 and 9; 9:1(n), and where n is an integer between 2 and 8; 8:1(n), and where n is an integer between 2 and 8; 7:1(n) and where n is an integer between 2 and 7; and 6:1(n), and where n is an integer between 2 and 6. The compound has activity against plant pathogens, and induces the defense, and promotes the growth, of plants.

Absstract of: US2021060100A1

The present invention relates to bacteriophage therapy. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel bacteriophages having a high specificity against Escherichia coli strains, their manufacture, components thereof, compositions comprising the same and the uses thereof in phage therapy.

Absstract of: US2021060141A1

Provided are compositions and methods for selectively reducing the amount of antibiotic resistant and/or virulent bacteria in a mixed bacteria population, or for reducing any other type of unwanted bacteria in a mixed bacteria population. The compositions and methods involve targeting bacteria that are differentiated from other members of the population by at least one unique clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) targeted DNA sequence. The compositions and methods can be readily adapted to target any bacteria or any bacteria plasmid, or both.

Absstract of: US2021059244A1

The present invention relates to an improved carrier for sustaining microbes, comprising of a composition having a base material with one or more of a clay or mineral, the composition further including a carbon source and a pH modifier. More specifically, an improved biological carrier platform is provided with scientifically customized formulations that provide hospitable environments for a variety of biologicals, including live microbes and bioactive essential oils. The platform offers an inert granular, mineral base in various grind sizes and forms having specific beneficial effects. In addition, present invention also provides the various processes and methods such as providing an improved carrier comprising a base material having one or more of a clay or mineral, the composition further comprising a carbon source and a pH modifier; and loading a microbial inoculant onto the carrier, wherein the microbial inoculant comprises a plurality of microbes.

Absstract of: US2021059261A1

A composition for biologically controlling phytopathogenic fungi that pertains to the agricultural biotechnology area, more particularly a composition of bacteria and fungi with different complementary mechanisms of action in the mitigation of phytopathogenic fungi in crops. The composition is a formulation containing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Trichoderma harzianum mixed with additives and excipients. Micro-organism Clonostachys rosea can also be added.

Absstract of: US2021059262A1

A biocontrol composition for phytopathogenic fungi, having Trichoderma harzianum, Clonostachys rosea and an agronomically appropriate vehicle is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for preventing and controlling fungal diseases in plants, by using the composition on a plant susceptible to developing a fungal infection.

Absstract of: US2021059263A1

An insect control composition and related methods of preparation and use are disclosed. The composition includes a mixture of non-Cannabaceae flour and equal parts diatomaceous earth and Cannabaceae seed flour effective to mitigate a population of Insecta treated with the mixture.

Absstract of: WO2021040086A1

The present invention relates to Lactobacillus plantarum L-14 KCTC13497BP strain, and a composition and a health functional food, each comprising same, wherein the strain exhibits various activities such as antibacterial activity, anticancer activity, inhibition of differentiation to adipocytes, antiobesity activity, etc. Accordingly, the strain can be preferably utilized in a medicinal composition, a health functional food, and so on.

Absstract of: WO2021038415A2

A buoyant article is provided. The buoyant larvicidal article comprises a silicate, a larvicide associated with the silicate, and a binder. The binder is for agglomerating the silicate. In additional or alternative aspects, the buoyant larvicidal article comprises a buoyant moiety, a larvicide associated with the buoyant moiety, and a binder for agglomerating the buoyant moiety. Methods of making the buoyant article and uses thereof are also provided.

Absstract of: WO2021039756A1

The present invention addresses the problem of providing an attractant for selective pest control of carnivorous wasps exclusively. As a solution to the problem, provided is a carnivorous wasp attractant containing molasses.

Absstract of: WO2021040536A1

The present invention relates to novel compositions derived from strains of Brevibacillius laterosporus, and methods of manufacturing and using such compositions, including for the biological control of pests such as insect pests and nematode pests.

Absstract of: EP3785525A1

The invention relate to spreading device (1) adapted to be administer onto a tree stump (T) a composition which comprises microbial propagules to control or prevent the growth of a forest pathogen. The invention also relate to a method for controlling or preventing the growth of a forest pathogen. The spreading device comprises: a spreading end (3) connected to a pipe-like frame (2), and administering means (4) for administering said composition, wherein said administering means (4) comprise a pressure accumulator (42) for loading pressurized air (I). Said pressure accumulator (42) is connected to a first end of the pipe-like frame (2) via a supply pipe (413) and regulating means (41) which comprises at least one regulating valve (411) for regulating flow of the pressurized air (I) entering the frame (2) which regulating means (41) further comprises communication means (47) for providing to at least one regulating valve (411) data about starting time of pressurized air (I) delivery and data about duration of said pressurized air (I) delivery, wherein said pressure of delivered pressurized air depends on the diameter of the tree stump. Administering means (4) further comprises- a powder storage (45) which contains a powder-like mixture (S, K) comprising microbial propagule (S) and a solid fine carrier (K), which powder storage (45) is configured to be capable of being brought into a flow connection of the powder-like mixture with the frame (2), and- a control apparatus (43) co

Absstract of: EP3786285A1

Described herein are methods and compositions related to generation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Improved techniques for establishing highly efficient, reproducible reprogramming using non-integrating episomal plasmid vectors, including generation of iPSCs from lymphoblastoid B-cells and lymphoblastoid B-cell lines. Such methods and compositions find use in regenerative medicine applications.

Absstract of: WO2019207145A1

The present invention relates to a liquid formulation for cartridges or cartridge refills in electrical systems for smoking beehives comprising essential oils in a solvent that is free of propylene glycol and/or synthetic polymers of ether oxides, such as polyethylene glycols.

Absstract of: JP2021031432A

【課題】植物由来の優れた抗ノロウイルス効果を有する、抗ノロウイルス剤、及び該ウイルス剤を用いた消毒剤及び洗浄剤の提供。【解決手段】クルミポリフェノール、キャッツクローエキス、ライチエキス、及びザクロエキスからなる群より選択される少なくとも１種を含み、前記成分の合計濃度が、０．００５質量％以上である抗ノロウイルス剤及び該ウイルス剤を用いた消毒剤及び洗浄剤。【選択図】なし

Absstract of: WO2018140518A1

Provided herein are agents, compositions, and methods useful for animal health, e.g., for altering the level, activity, or metabolism of one or more microorganisms resident in a host insect (e.g., arthropod, e.g., insect, e.g., pathogen vector), the alteration resulting in a decrease in the fitness of the host. The invention features a composition that includes an agent (e.g., phage, peptide, small molecule, antibiotic, or combinations thereof) that can alter the host's microbiota in a manner that is detrimental to the host. By disrupting microbial levels, microbial activity, microbial metabolism, or microbial diversity, the agents described herein may be used to decrease the fitness of a variety of insects that carry vector-borne pathogens that cause disease in animals.

Absstract of: WO2018140519A1

Provided herein are agents, compositions, and methods for agricultural pest control, e.g., for altering the level, activity, or metabolism of one or more microorganisms resident in a host insect (e.g., agricultural pest), the alteration resulting in a decrease in the fitness of the host. The invention features a composition including an agent (e.g., phage, peptide, small molecule, antibiotic, or combinations thereof) that can alter the host's microbiota in a manner that is detrimental to the host. By disrupting microbial levels, microbial activity, microbial metabolism, and/or microbial diversity, the agents described herein may decrease the fitness of a variety of insects that are considered agricultural pests.

Absstract of: WO2018140573A1

Described herein are constructs used for B-cell genomic engineering and for expression of a transgene and/or for modulation of B cell function.

Absstract of: CA3091167A1

The present invention relates to an improved carrier for sustaining microbes, comprising of a composition having a base material with one or more of a clay or mineral, the composition further including a carbon source and a pH modifier. More specifically, an improved biological carrier platform is provided with scientifically customized formulations that provide hospitable environments for a variety of biologicals, including live microbes and bioactive essential oils. The platform offers an inert granular, mineral base in various grind sizes and forms having specific beneficial effects. In addition, present invention also provides the various processes and methods such as providing an improved carrier comprising a base material having one or more of a clay or mineral, the composition further comprising a carbon source and a pH modifier; and loading a microbial inoculant onto the carrier, wherein the microbial inoculant comprises a plurality of microbes.

Absstract of: JP2021027988A

【課題】内部に収容された化粧料に対して抗菌作用を及ぼすことができる化粧料容器、及び、該組成物の製造方法を提供することを課題とする。【解決手段】本発明の化粧料容器は、化粧料を収容する化粧料容器であって、抗菌性揮発成分を含む保持体を備え、保管状態において、前記保持体は、内部で前記化粧料と空間をあけるように配置されていることを特徴とする。【選択図】 図１