Resumen de: WO2020190998A1

The present invention relates to a fusion protein having a targeting sequence, exosporium protein, or exosporium protein fragment that targets the fusion protein to the exosporium of a recombinant Bacillus cereus family member and a pectinase enzyme, wherein the pectinase is a pectate lyase from Bacillus spp. having any of SEQ ID NOs: 213-217 and 222-226 or a polygalaturonase from Aspergillus niger or certain Bacillus species that can have any of SEQ ID NOs: 210-212, 218-221, and 227. The present invention also provides a recombinant Bacillus cereus family member that expresses such fusion protein and exosporium fragments derived from such recombinant Bacillus cereus family member. Methods of using such recombinant Bacillus cereus family members or exosporium fragments derived therefrom for plant growth promotion are also provided.

Resumen de: WO2020188540A1

A rodenticide is provided, comprising extracts of: Aesculus hippocastanum, Prunus laurocerasus, Digitalis purpurea, Melilotus officinalis, Ricinus communis, Salix alba, egg albumin, and Penicillium chrysogenum.

Resumen de: WO2019023034A2

The subject invention provides microbe-based compositions comprising cultivated microorganisms and/or growth by-products thereof, as well as methods and systems for producing and using these compositions. More specifically, the subject invention provides microbe-based compositions comprising biologically pure yeast selected from the Pichia clade, and/or growth by-products thereof, such as biosurfactants, enzymes and solvents. Methods of using these compositions to enhance production in agriculture, horticulture, livestock rearing and aquaculture industries are also provided.

Resumen de: WO2019099635A1

Signal sequences useful for targeting proteins and peptides to the surface of endospores produced by Paenibacillus family members and methods of using the same are provided. The display of heterologous molecules, such as peptides, polypeptides and other recombinant constructs, on the spore surface of Paenibacillus family members, using particular N-terminal targeting sequences and derivatives of the same, and likewise are provided.

Resumen de: CN111344387A

The invention concerns a bacterial preparation, a method for preparing a cleaning solution, a cleaning solution and a method for cleaning targets, which contain impurities. The cleaning solution contains at least bacterial preparations, such as portion capsules, with bacteria which are harmless to humans and animals, such as probiotics, mixed into a liquid, such as water. The used water is preferably tapwater, from which components that kill bacteria in said bacterial preparations have been removed and preferably also all or nearly all salts.

Resumen de: EP3711488A1

The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of subpopulations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relatesinter aliato methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.

Resumen de: EP3711489A1

Compositions comprisingMethylobacteriumwith anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

Resumen de: GB2582522A

A composition derived or derivable from seaweed is provided. The composition comprises one or more plant hormones; and/or one or more acidic polysaccharides. Also provided is a method for producing a composition, including the step of extracting one or more agents from seaweed. A method of stimulating plant growth by applying a composition derived or derivable from seaweed is also provided.

Resumen de: AU2019223975A1

The invention provides materials and method for attracting and controlling plant-pathogenic nematodes. In specific embodiments, compositions are provided comprising Valerian root, which draws the nematodes away from plants, and/or a microbe-based composition comprising nematicidal microorganisms and/or their growth by-products, which control the nematodes upon contact. The compositions can be applied to a plant's environment, including soil, to attract and control nematodes, and to reduce and/or prevent plant damage caused by nematodes.

Resumen de: JP2012148085A

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived cells into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells.SOLUTION: A method for treating and preventing retinal degeneration includes a step of using a cell selected from the group consisting of at least one of RPE cells, RPE-like cells, RPE or RPE-like progenitors derived from mammalian embryonic stem cells.

Resumen de: US2020288706A1

A composite for slow release of vapors from a non-polar liquid compound. The composite includes a hydrophobic material; and at least one volatile non-polar liquid compound associated with the hydrophobic material. The volatile non-polar liquid compound has a lower volatility after being associated with the hydrophobic material to form the composite.

Resumen de: US2020289701A1

A composition has an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide; a substrate for the enzyme; and a superabsorbent component, such as a superabsorbent polymer. The composition is in the form of a powder and may form a gel on contact with water.

Resumen de: AU2019229163A1

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a seed, soil, or plant treatment composition comprising yeast extract. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods of making a treatment composition comprising contacting yeast extract and a solvent to form a solution, adding one or more chemical species to the solution, and mixing the solution to form the seed, soil, or plant treatment composition. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a method of treating seeds, soil, or a plant comprising applying a treatment composition to one or more of seeds, soil, and a plant, wherein the treatment composition includes yeast extract.

Resumen de: US2020288715A1

A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.

Resumen de: US2020291336A1

A cleaning solution, composition, and portable cleaner are provided that is all natural, safe, non-toxic, edible, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-microbial, deodorizing, and further includes a pleasant fragrance and taste. In addition, the cleaning composition can be free from sugar, alcohol, surfactants, and other harmful or harsh ingredients. In addition, the cleaning composition allows for quick cleaning of any type of object that may be placed in the mouth, such as pacifiers, toys, candy, eating utensils, musical instruments, and mouth-pieces, among others.

Resumen de: US2020288723A1

The present invention relates to a method for producing dormant fungal structures or organs with an improved germination rate comprising subjecting said dormant structures or organs to a procedure comprising a heat treatment, followed by a cooling period as well as a related solid-state fermentation method and dormant fungal structures or organs produced thereby.

Resumen de: US2020288724A1

A rodent-repelling composition in accordance with the present invention formed by combining an amount of diatomaceous earth, preferably food grade, with a small amount of water and a chamomile element, e.g., a few drops of chamomile essential oil. Potency of the composition can be increased by the addition of a small amount of finely-divided, i.e., ground, chamomile. Either German or wild chamomile (Matricaria recutita) or Roman, English, or garden chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) are suitable. In a method for using the above rodent-repelling composition, the composition is placed in an area known or believed to be inhabited or trafficked by rodents. Alternatively, the composition may be placed directly in rodent runs or nests.

Resumen de: WO2020181694A1

A plant growth regulator and an application thereof, relating to the technical field of agricultural science. In order to increase crop resistance, provided in the present invention is a plant growth regulator, the plant growth regulator being an aqueous solution comprising wugufengin, wugufengin being the active ingredient, and having a concentration of 0.5mg/L-200mg/L in the plant growth regulator; different application methods and concentrations are used according to the different growth stage of the plants, and the plant growth regulator can be used for seeds, whole plants, parts, or the cultivation medium of the crops, significantly enhancing the resistance of the crops, and promoting healthy plant growth.

Resumen de: US2020288707A1

Some embodiments of the invention include a synthetic biocidal surface comprising an array of disordered nanospikes. The biocidal surface may be lethal to cells on said surface due to piercing of cell membranes by said nanospikes. Some embodiments may include a method of producing a synthetic biocidal surface comprising an array of disordered nanospikes that may include exposing a silicon comprising substrate surface to reactive-ion etching.

Resumen de: JP2020147531A

【課題】新たな有効成分を含む静菌剤を提供する。【解決手段】少なくとも１種のセリシンを有効成分とする静菌剤。【選択図】図１

Resumen de: WO2020183022A1

The invention relates to the field of molecular biology and particularly novel genes that encode pesticidal proteins useful for controlling pests, particularly plant pests. These proteins and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them are useful in preparing pesticidal compositions and in the production of transgenic pest-resistant plants.

Resumen de: WO2020184719A1

The present invention addresses the problem of improving a pest control effect and improving long-term storage stability of a pest control material utilizing a filamentous fungus, and provides a pest control material that includes an entomoparasitic filamentous fungus grown on a solid carrier, the material being characterized in that the number of spores of the entomoparasitic filamentous fungus in a superficial layer is 1.0×106 to 1.0×1010.

Resumen de: WO2016040230A1

Disinfectant compositions disclosed herein comprise at least one biocidal quaternary ammonium compound, hydrogen peroxide, and optionally inorganic acid and/ or organic acid. Particularly, a composition comprising a biocidal quaternary ammonium chloride compound, hydrogen peroxide, and CI to C8 carboxylic acid, mono-, di- and tricarboxylic acid enhances significantly its antimicrobial activities of either hydrogen peroxide or the quaternary ammonium chloride alone.

Resumen de: EP3708003A1

The strain of entomopathogenic fungusBeauveria bassianafor the protection of forest stands deposited under the sample number CCM 8382 in the Czech Collection of Microorganism can be used for the biological control of forest stands against the populations of pests belonging to the family Scolytinae and the family Molytinae, especially the large pine weevil.