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Method for treating Dutch elm disease using P. syringae

US4277462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1979
Grant dateJul 7, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 19, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/874
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel method for treating Dutch elm disease by use of a certain strain of Pseudomonas syringae. This method includes the step of injecting this microorganism into an elm tree. Also disclosed is a process for isolating the antimycotic substance formed by the microorganism and the antimycotic substance itself.

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