The present invention relates to a composition comprising pyrethrum for the control of target arthropod pests on a human or animal to be treated. The composition comprises a synergic mixture as an active agent, consisting of pyrethrum, a natural extract of margosa and an essential oil.

Provided are: a pesticide which exhibits an excellent pesticidal effect, and also exhibits low toxicity and soil contamination; and a method for producing the same. The pesticide contains a fatty acid metabolite obtained by causing proteobacteria to metabolize a C4-30 fatty acid in an environment having a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8mg/l. The method for producing the pesticide containing the fatty acid metabolite includes a fatty acid metabolism step for causing proteobacteria to metabolize a C4-30 fatty acid in an environment having a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.1-8mg/l.

Provided are: an insect repellent which exhibits an excellent insect-repelling effect and resistance-inducing effect, and also exhibits low toxicity and soil contamination; and a method for producing the same. The insect repellent contains a fatty acid metabolite obtained by causing proteobacteria to metabolize a fatty acid. The method for producing the insect repellent containing the fatty acid metabolite includes a fatty acid metabolism step for causing proteobacteria to metabolize a fatty acid.

The present disclosure relates generally to methods for treating leukemia in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of hematopoietic cells obtained from a candidate donor having a specific combination of KIR3DL1 and HLA-B alleles. Also disclosed herein are methods for protecting a leukemia patient recipient from leukemic relapse following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).

The invention relates to a preparation containing at least one chemical fungicide. In addition to the at least one chemical fungicide, a mixture is included which contains at least the strains of Aureobasidium pullulans DSM 14940 and DSM 14941. The at least one chemical fungicide and the mixture of the strains Aureobasidium pullulans are present in the preparation in synergistically active quantities, and the at least one chemical fungicide is selected from fludioxinil or a combination containing fludioxinil and at least one second chemical fungicide. The invention also relates to the use of the preparation and to a method for the prophylaxis or the reduction of the spread of at least one plant disease which is produced by a fungal pathogen.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising pyrethrum for the control of target arthropod pests on a human or animal to be treated. The composition comprises a synergic mixture as an active agent, consisting of pyrethrum, a natural extract of margosa and an essential oil.

Microcin MccPDI and bacteria harboring the mcpM gene which encodes MccPDI limit growth of and/or kill pathogenic bacteria such as pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) and/or Shigella bacteria via proximity-dependent inhibition (PDI).

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions to enhance a plant growth characteristic, increase the efficacy of the use of nutrients by a plant, or to improve the capacity of a plant to withstand biotic or abiotic stresses, including the application of a composition that comprises an extract of fungal mycelium containing piperidine and/or an analog thereof (for example, 6-oxo-piperidine-2-carboxylic acid) and/or a salt thereof (for example, 6-oxo-piperidine-2-carboxylate), or any combination thereof, to a plant, a part of a plant or a plant propagation material.

A method of treating the skin or hair on a dog containing an effective amount of an ectoparasiticide previously applied to the skin or hair, comprising applying a quantity of a cleansing composition directly to the skin or hair, wherein the treatment does not result in reducing the efficacy of the ectoparasiticide against adult fleas (C. felis) or adult ticks (R. sanguineus) below 90% efficacy for at least a month after application of the ectoparasiticide; wherein the cleansing composition comprises about 1-3 % glycerin; about 2-4% silicone copolyol esters, water and is essentially free of surfactant.

The invention relates to agricultural microbiology, in particular to Paenibacillus mucilaginosus strain Pm 2906 (VKPM number B-12259), and a fertilizer based thereon. The fertilizer intended for growth of agricultural crops is synthesized by a stepwise fermentation of the aforementioned strain on Ashby's nutrient medium. The invention makes it possible to obtain a fertilizer allowing an increase in agricultural crop yield and reduction in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium mineral fertilizer doses during their cultivation. The invention also relates to the use of Paenibacillus mucilaginosus strain Pm 2906 as an anti-phytopathogenic agent in the prevention and/or treatment of plant diseases.

The present invention relates to a process for harvesting biomass of a bacterium, and/or a lipoprotein produced by a bacterium,which exhibit antifungal and antibacterial activity against various phytopathogenic agents.

A method of treating the skin or hair on a dog containing an effective amount of an ectoparasiticide previously applied to the skin or hair, comprising applying a quantity of a cleansing composition directly to the skin or hair, wherein the treatment does not result in reducing the efficacy of the ectoparasiticide against adult fleas (C. felis) or adult ticks (R. sanguineus) below 90% efficacy for at least a month after application of the ectoparasiticide; wherein the cleansing composition comprises about 1-3 % glycerin; about 2-4% silicone copolyol esters, water and is essentially free of surfactant.

This disclosure relates to devices, methods and compositions for the controlled gas phase time-release of volatile and semi-volatile hydrophobic organic compounds from a granular polymer sorbent-non aqueous phase liquid-porous media matrix. Also, this disclosure relates to devices, methods and compositions for steady and long-term release into the gas phase of volatile organic compounds from a granular polymer sorbent-essential oil matrix coating made at ambient temperatures and pressures and placed in the porosity of granular porous media materials such as plastic particles, plastic absorption or stripping tower mass transfer packing material, wood pellets and geologic material. The gas phase compounds released from the granular polymer sorbent-essential oil matrix have aromatherapy, fragrance, insecticidal and insect repelling properties.

A process and system are provided for preparing seed mixes having a target quantity and a target ratio of different types of seeds. The process generally includes portioning quantities of different types of seeds from bulk supplies of the seeds, and combining the portioned quantities of seeds to prepare the seed mixes. The system generally includes first and second dispensing assemblies for portioning the quantities of the different types of seeds from the bulk supplies, and a mixing assembly for receiving the portioned quantities of seeds as the seed mixes. The combined quantities of the different types of seeds in the seed mixes are substantially equal to the target quantity, and a ratio of the quantities of the different types of seeds is substantially equal to the target ratio.

The invention relates to the use of phlorotannins, particularly extracts of brown algae from the Fucaceae family, particularly of the Fucus or Ascophyllum genus, for stimulating the symbiosis between a plant and a mycorrhizal fungus or a rhizobium. The invention also relates to a fertilizing product containing phlorotannins and to the uses thereof in a plant treatment method.

Compositions useful for controlling pests are disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes a pesticidal natural oil and a polar aromatic solvent. Methods of making and using the compositions are disclosed.

The present invention provides isolated dimeric Streptococcus-specific phage lysins having two Streptococcus-specific phage lysin monomers covalently linked to each other, and having killing activity against one or more Streptococcus bacteria. Also provided for are pharmaceutical compositions of dimeric lysins and their use in therapeutic treatment or alleviation of infections or bacterial colonizations. The dimeric lysins may also be used to decontaminate porous and non-porous surfaces or devices.

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

Compositions useful for controlling pests are disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes a pesticidal natural oil and a polar aromatic solvent or an alkyl alcohol solvent. Methods of making and using the compositions are disclosed.

[Problem] To improve the feature of prior deodorizing/antibacterial agents that the effects and efficacy of the primary components are generally the same as known components and are unlikely to produce effects exceeding predictions. [Solution] This deodorizing/antibacterial agent uses as a primary raw material a loquat seed extract containing a nonvolatile fatty acid, at least benzaldehyde, and benzoic acid.

Seed treatments to enhance breeding methods are provided. Methods to increase yield by selectively applying seed treatments to breeding parental lines are provided. Variety responses to seed treatments are useful to provide an integrated, seed treatment, genetics, and traits combination to growers, chosen for a particular geographic location.

This invention relates to a system for releasing beneficial mites and the use of such a system. Mite species that can be used beneficially for human purposes may for example be employed in the control of pests, such as in the field of agriculture, including agricultural production systems for plant products, agricultural production systems for animal products, and animal husbandry, or in the field of storage of food products. The system of the invention may find use in any of these fields.

The subject invention relates in part to stacking certain Cry genes along with Cry 1Fa to result in products that are more durable and less prone towards insects developing resistance towards the activity of any of the toxins (such as Cry 1Fa) by itself. Embodiments of the Cry 1Fa stacking partners include Cry1Ea. These stacks can be used to control FAW as described herein.