Antifungal Methylobacterium compositions and methods of use
AssigneeNewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc.
InventorRenèe Rioux
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Abstract
Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.
Claims19
A composition for treating a seed of a leguminous or cereal crop plant susceptible to infection by a fungal pathogen, wherein said composition comprises (a) a Methylobacterium strain selected from the group consisting of NLS0089 (NRRL B-50933) and NLS0066 (NRRL B-50940) and (b) a carrier, wherein said Methylobacterium strain is at a titer of at least 5×107 colony-forming units per gram for a dry composition, or at least 5×107 colony-forming units per milliliter for a liquid composition, an effective amount for treating the seed of the leguminous or cereal crop plant susceptible to infection by the fungal pathogen.
A method for reducing adverse effects to a plant, wherein said adverse effects are caused by growth of a fungal pathogen, wherein said method comprises applying a composition comprising (a) a Methylobacterium strain selected from the group consisting of NLS0089 (NRRL B-50933) and NLS0066 (NRRL B-50940) and (b) a carrier to a plant or plant part that is susceptible to adverse effects caused by growth of a fungal pathogen, wherein said Methylobacterium strain is at a titer of at least 5×107 colony-forming units per gram for a dry composition, or at least 5×107 colony-forming units per milliliter for a liquid composition.
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