Methods and compositions relating to insect repellents from a novel endophytic fungus
US7267975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/911
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the discovery of a novel endophytic fungus, Muscodor vitigenus, from the liana, Paullinia paullinioides. This fungus produces naphthalene under certain cultural conditions that has chromatographic and mass spectral properties that are identical to authentic naphthalene. In a preferred embodiment, the naphthalene in the gas phase of M. vitigenus is useful in the repellency of unwanted insect pests. The unique biological activity of the novel endophyte suggests a wide range of potential practical applications, particularly in the area of insect repellents, insecticides, antimicrobials, anthelmintics and vermicides.
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