The present invention includes polymeric laminate materials, containers made from same and methods for the storage of agricultural products and the like.

The present disclosure relates to an anti-repellant compound and a method of using the same n a material to give them anti-repellant properties. Further, the disclosure also relates to a device to evaluate anti-repellant property of a fabric or any other material. The device calculate the average distance crossing by an insect or other parasites and then calculate the percentage of resistant fabric. Thus, giving an idea on how effective the fabric is for its anti-repellant properties.

The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures, comprising Bacillus subtilis strain FB17, or a cell-free extract thereof or at least one metabolite thereof, and/or a mutant of Bacillus subtilis FB17 having all the identifying characteristics thereof or extract of the mutant, and at least one pesticide as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures.

The present invention relates to products, compositions, methods and uses thereof which are useful in relation to the prevention and treatment of pathogen infections, preferably bacterial infections. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of wheat bran soluble extract as bacterial anti-biofilm agent.

Formulations containing anthraquinone derivatives with increased effectiveness as pesticides are provided. These formulations may comprise (a) a preparation comprising one or more anthraquinone derivatives having activity against plant pests; (b) one or more C2-C7 alcohols, or glycols or lactones; and (c) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of a sulfate, ethoxylated fatty acid esters wherein said alcohols and surfactants are present in amounts effective to stability said preparation. Also provided are methods of using these formulations as pesticides.

The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition that possesses antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria, that is highly safe, and that does not negatively affect taste. The antimicrobial composition comprises nisin and a plant-derived component selected from the group consisting of the juices, extracts, and distillates of one or more plants from the rose family and mixtures thereof. It is preferable that the plant from the rose family belong to the Prunus genus, even more preferable that the plant belonging to the Prunus genus be Prunus mume, and particularly preferable that the plant-derived component be the juice of the fruit of Prunus mume. The antimicrobial composition is particularly useful as a composition for oral use.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological controi agent selected from the group consisting of Bacillus chitinosporus AQ746 (NRRL Accession No. B-21618), Bacillus mycoides AQ726 (NRRL Accession No. B-21664), Bacillus pumilus (NRRL Accession No, B-30087), Bacillus pumilus AQ717 (NRRL Accession No. B-21662), Bacillus sp, AQ175 (ATCC Accession No. 55608), Bacillus sp. AQ177 (ATCC Accession No. 55609), Bacillus sp, AQ178 (ATCC Accession No, 53522), Bacillus subtilis AQ743 (NRRL Accession No, B-21665), Bacillus subtilis AQ713 (NRRL Accession No, B- 21661 ), Bacillus subtilis AQ153 (ATCC Accession No, 55614), Bacillus thuringiensis BD#32 (NRRL Accession No, B-21 530), Bacillus thuringiensis AQ52 (NRRL Accession No. B- 21619), Muscodor aibus 620 (NRRL Accession No. 30547), Muscodor roseus A3-5 (NRRL Accession No, 30548), Rhodococcus globerulus AQ719 (NRRL Accession No. B-21663), Streptomyces galbus (NRRL Accession No. 30232), Strepfomyces sp. (NRRL Accession No. B-30145), Bacillus thuringiensis subspec. kurstaki BMP 123, Bacillus subtilis AQ30002 (NRRL Accession No. B -50421), and Bacillus subtilis AQ 30004 (NRRL Accession No, B- 50455) and/or a mutant of these strains having ali the identifying characteristics of the respective strain, and/or a metabolite produced by the respective strain that exhibits activity against insects, mites, nematodes and/or phytopathogens and at least one fungicide (i) selected from the group consisting of inhibitor

[Problem] The present invention addresses the problem of providing a composition for plants, which is highly safe and contributes to the early harvesting of crops, the increase in yield amount of crops and the improvement in added values of crops. More specifically, the present invention addresses the problem of providing a yeast extract which can exert an effect of promoting the growth of a plant, an effect of elongating roots of a plant, an effect of improving taste of a plant and an effect of increasing an amino acid content in a plant when sprayed onto the surfaces of leaves or when added to soils or water. The yeast extract is desirably one produced from yeast that has an experience of being eaten and is confirmed safe. [Solution] A yeast extract having a peptide content of 5% by weight or more and an RNA content of 5% by weight or more is sprayed onto a plant or is fed to a plant. The yeast extract is desirably one originated from Candida utilis that has an experience of being eaten and is confirmed safe.

Disclosed herein are pest controlling compositions (i.e., biopesticides) comprising one or more entomopathogenic fungi which. Further disclosed are methods of using such compositions for controlling invasive pests, particularly agriculturally relevant pests.

Provided are mosquito larvicide compositions comprising a mineral oil and a methylated coconut oil. The compositions may further comprise a silicone and at least one surfactant. The compositions can kill mosquito larvae in swamps, floodwater areas, and other areas where mosquitoes develop. Further provided are methods for mosquito control. The methods may comprise coating the surface of a body of water.

An insecticidal granular composition for broadcasting of the granular composition onto a body of water on which insects are to be controlled comprising: a granular carrier of size in range of from 1 to 4 mm; a composition absorbed into the granular carrier comprising a bacterially derived larvicidal active agent and a non-aqueous liquid having a density less than 1; wherein the insecticidal granular composition has an average individual granule density greater than 1 and is adapted to sink in the body of water.

The present invention relates to products, compositions, methods and uses thereof which are useful in relation to the prevention and treatment of pathogen infections, preferably bacterial infections. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of wheat bran soluble extract as bacterial anti-biofilm agent.

The invention provides a synthetic combination of a crop and at least one fungal endophyte, wherein the crop is a host plant of the endophyte. Provided are also methods and compositions for producing such synthetic combinations. The endophyte reproduces and enhances the agronomic characteristics of the crop. Methods for inoculating the host plant with the endophyte, for propagating the host-endophyte combination, and for detecting the presence of the endophyte and of its metabolites within a host plant are also described.

A limonoid composition for the prevention and control of marine ectoparasites on fish is provided herein. Said composition comprises at least one limonoid selected from the group consisting of azadirachtin, salannin, meliantriol, karanjin, and nimbin or is an extract from Neem, Milletia pinnata, or Azadirachta indica. Said composition may be deposited on a polymer which is in the form of a net or cage. Alternatively, said composition may be incorporated into a fish feed.

La présente invention concerne une composition destinée à un usage agricole, à l'état concentré ou dilué, pour stimuler le métabolisme azoté des plantes cultivées ; procédés et utilisations correspondantes. Lesdites compositions comprennent (1) un composé choisi dans le groupe comprenant l'acide glutamique, la glutamine, un de leurs hydrates, un de leurs énantiomères, un de leurs sels, et leurs combinaisons ; et (2) de l'algue du genre Laminaria; lesdites algues du genre Laminaria et ledit composé étant présents respectivement dans un ratio massique compris entre 4,5:1 et 67,5:1.

【課題】植物ウイルス病の伝染を防ぐ、新たな防除方法を提供すること。【解決手段】植物に一次ウイルスを予防接種しておくことによって、前記一次ウイルスを含む前記植物に感染した二次ウイルスの伝染を減少させる方法。【選択図】なし

Methods and combinations for making and using one or more cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and wood particles having aromatic properties, where said cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses, or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates. The foam containing aromatic wood particles may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, pet beds, outdoor bedding pads, outdoor pillows, and other cushioning products.

The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active components at least one active compound selected from compounds of formula I, formula Ia, and mixtures thereof and at least one biopesticide II. Furthermore, the present invention relates to seed treatment compositions comprising said mixtures, to methods and uses comprising the application of these mixtures and to seeds comprising the mixtures of the invention or a seed treatment composition thereof.

The present invention relates to the development of novel mycoherbicide for controlling Parthenium hysterophorus. The present invention also discloses fungal isolates of Alternaria sp AGPH#04 use spores, as a cell-and spore-free filtrate, a crude filtrate, or a crude suspension of the culture and optionally along with other additives. The fungal strain was observed to be particularly virulent against Parthenium. The fungal strain was deposited in NCIM as private culture collection and assigned the number NCIM 1371. The strain was also deposit in the patent collection of the IMTECH under the terms of the Budapest Treaty and has been assigned accession number MTCC 5973. The sequence homology and phylogenic analysis of strain showed 98% nucleotide similarity with other similar genus isolate.; The present invention also discloses whole genome study for identification of novel probe and primer pair sequence for use in detecting isolates that exhibit bio-control activity. The present invention also discloses process of production and characterization of naturally occurring host specific phytotoxic compound that is excreted by the Alternaria sp. AGPH04.

The present invention deals with a mycoherbicidal isolate of Setosphaeria monoceras sp. or extracts obtained therefrom, useful for the control of Water hyacinth. The present invention also discloses biological control compositions comprising fungal isolate extract formulated in a growth medium for maintaining the viability of extract when the biological control composition is applied to weed. The present invention also discloses methods of screening fungal isolate to determine if they exhibit biocontrol activity. The present invention also discloses use of Setosphaeria monoceras strain. In yet a further aspect the invention relates to use of an Setosphaeria strain for producing a herbicidal agent effective for controlling growth of water hyacinth plants. The strain used preferably is a strain having the characterizing features of Setosphaeria strain AGWH# 1 1 as deposited at IMTECH under accession number MTCC 5974. The present invention to provide the 18s rRNA sequence analysis showed 96% nucleotide similarity of the Fungi to Setosphaeria monoceras. (AGBIO designated AGWH#1 1/NCIM1370/MTCC 5974) but also indicated nucleotide variation of this fungus from other known genus of Bipolaris, Pleosporaceae, Cochiliobolus, Alternaria including an environmentally acceptable alternative to synthetic chemical herbicides for the control of weeds, such as Water hyacinth. The present invention also discloses methods of whole genome study of strain.

Compositions and methods are provided for the treatment and/or prevention of an inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease or disorder.

The invention relates to describe host-specific extracellular phytotoxins produced by Fusarium sp. That has a phytotoxic to Lantana camara. A novel method using phytotoxin has been developed for controlling Lantana camara, these phytotoxin can be used partially pure, as a cell- and spore-free filtrate, a crude filtrate, or a crude suspension of the culture and optionally along with other additives. 18s rRNAsequence analysis showed 93% nucleotide similarity of the Fungi to Fusarium sp. But also indicated nucleotide variation of this fungus from other known genus of Nectaria, Mariannaea, Volutella, Myrothecium. This analysis suggested that the novel fungus is closest to Fusarium sp. It is proposed that this is a new species of Fusarium sp.

This invention pertains to a composition, which is a natural and organic pesticide, specifically for mitigating, controlling and treating fungicidal, virucidal and bactericidal pathogenic microorganisms in agricultural products such as root crops, fruits and vegetables. Examples of such disease-causing microorganisms are Mycosphaerella fijensis causing black Sigatoka disease in Cavendish (banana), Ralstonia solanacearum causing Moko disease in Cavendish (banana), Lasiodiplodia theobromae causing soft rot or fruit rot in crops and fruits, Fusarium oxysporum causing Panama wilt in fruits and crops, and many others. The composition is a fermented product of tropical plants, carbon source, protein (nitrogen) source, and a carrier agent. The fermented product may help strengthen the plant's immune system to fight pathogenic diseases. Since all the major constituents of the composition are generally regarded as safe, this natural pesticide is found to be non-toxic and safe to humans and animals, and environmentally benign.

An antimicrobial composition comprises at least one or more organic acid or salt in water, one or more antimicrobial agent which has limited water-solubility. The composition contains high active content and is stable for long period of time.

The present invention provides a plurality of benefits from the extracts of mycelia of individual fungal species, and mixtures of species, to provide an armamentarium of defenses from multiple stressors in order to help bees survive a complex of symptoms collectively called colony collapse disorder (CCD). More particularly, the present invention utilizes specific concentrations of extracts from pure cultured mycelium from mushroom forming fungi to reduce harmful viruses in bees and to increase the longevity of bees.