Bacterial spore compositions for industrial uses
US9932543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/40
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a plant or plant part coated with a composition comprising a bacterial spore and a germinative compound. In another aspect the present invention is directed to a method of enhancing the growth of a plant or plant part comprising coating such plant or plant part with such a composition. In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising a bacterial spore and a germinative compound where such components are maintained in an inactive form. The present invention also relates to use of the compositions in wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, oil recovery, aquaculture systems, and direct fed microbials.
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