Method for treating Dutch elm disease
US4342746A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1980 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2000 |
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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 type of P. syringae. This method includes the step of applying this microorganism to an elm tree early in the growing season. Also disclosed is a process for isolating an antimycotic substance formed by an exemplary strain of this type of microorganism, and a process for isolating a high molecular weight antibiotic also formed by this exemplary strain. In addition, the high molecular weight antibiotic is disclosed, as well as methods for treating Dutch elm disease using either the high molecular weight antibiotic or the antimycotic substance.
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