Materials and methods for biological control of soilborne pathogens
OwnerMargaret Lydia Smither-Kopperlinventor
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Abstract
The subject invention provides materials and methods for the cost-effective control of soilborne pathogens. The plant pathogens, which can be controlled in accordance with the subject invention include fungi, bacteria, nematodes and insects. In a specific embodiment, the composition of the subject invention comprises chitin, produced from crustacean shell waste, and one or more Actinomycetes spp. selected from soil populations for suppressive activity against soilborne pathogens. The actinomycete isolates colonize the chitin and use it as a sole energy source. The combination when applied as a soil amendment suppresses activity of soilborne pathogens.
Claims33
A composition for the control of soilbome pathogens wherein said composition comprises chitin and a biocontrol agent.
A method for the control of a soilborne pathogen wherein said method comprises administering to said pathogen, or its situs, an effective amount of a composition comprising chitin and a biocontrol agent.
A method for preparing a composition for the control of soilborne pathogens wherein said method comprises combining chitin with a biocontrol agent.
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