Bacillus mycoides strain for controlling corn rootworm
US5906818A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 25, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/07
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel pesticidal metabolite-producing B. mycoides strain is provided. In addition, a supernatant of the novel strain with pesticidal activity is provided. A water-soluble, small molecular weight (<10,000 daltons) metabolite produced by the novel strain of Bacillus mycoides with pesticidal activity against corn rootworm is provided. Also included are methods for protecting or treating plants from corn rootworm infestations comprising the step of applying to the plant an effective amount of the novel Bacillus mycoides strain, the metabolite produced by the novel strain or a combination thereof, optionally, further comprising applying another pesticidal metabolite-producing bacterial strain and/or a chemical pesticide.
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