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Fungal inhibiting composition comprising Bacillus subtilis FERM BP-3418

US5667779A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1996
Grant dateSep 16, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/839
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A bacterium belonging to Bacillus subtilis and having aflatoxin decomposing ability, as well as a fungal growth inhibitor, fermentation promoter and livestock fattening agent, all containing the bacterium as an active or effective ingredient. The Bacillus subtilis is strain FERM BP-3418. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting or controlling a pathogenic fungus on a plant or animal.

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