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Sapstain control method using Mariannaea elegans

US5096824A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1989
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/645
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling or preventing sapstain in wood or wood products using the fungus Mariannaea elegans as a biological control agent. The method comprises treating the wood or wood products with an inoculum of Mariannaea elegans.

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