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Cellulolytic, N.sub.2 -fixing bacteria and use thereof

US4973559A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 1990
Grant dateNov 27, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/842
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cellulolytic, N.sub.2 -fixing bacteria have been isolated from terrestrial ecosystems. Many of these bacteria can be taxonomically classified as Bacilli, while others may not be characteristic of any previously defined taxon. These organisms are useful for converting lignocellulosic and other cellulosic materials into foods and fertilizers having increased carbohydrate digestibility and enhanced assimilable nitrogen content.

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