Agriculturally beneficial microbes, microbial compositions, and consortia
AssigneeBioconsortia, Inc.
InventorsPeter Wigley, Susan Turner, Caroline George, Damian Wright, Thomas Williams, Kelly Roberts, Graham Hymus
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms-microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same, in methods for imparting beneficial properties to target plant species. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable plant traits in agronomically important crop species.
Claims7
A method of increasing biomass of a plant species, comprising:
- applying an isolated bacterial species to a plant, or to a growth medium in which the plant is located, wherein the isolated bacterial species is Frigidibacter albus (also known as Defluviimonas denitrificans).
A method of increasing biomass of a plant species, the method comprising:
- applying an isolated bacterial species to a plant or to a growth medium having a plant, wherein the bacterial species is Frigidibacter albus (also known as Defluviimonas denitrificans) deposited as NRRL Accession Deposit Nos. NRRL B-67285, NRRL B-67283 or NRRL B-67284.
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