Microbial agriculture
AssigneeDsm IP Assets B.V.
InventorsRuth Emelia Wilhelmina DONNERS, Manoj KUMAR
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel compositions for enhancing plant growth and crop yield. Moreover, the present invention is directed to the production of these compositions and the uses of these compositions.
Claims13
A method for enhancing plant growth, crop yield or both, the method comprising applying at least one natamycin producing bacterial strain to a seed, a medium to be planted by the seed or both.
A composition comprising a natamycin producing bacterial strain and an agriculturally acceptable carrier.
A method for growing a plant, said method comprising:
- a) applying at least one natamycin producing bacterial strain to a seed, a medium to be planted by the seed or both, and
- b) allowing a plant to grow from the seed.
A method for producing a crop, said method comprising:
- a) applying at least one natamycin producing bacterial strain to a seed, a medium to be planted by the seed or both,
- b) planting the seed in the medium,
- c) growing a plant from the seed to yield a crop, and
- d) harvesting the crop.
A natamycin producing bacterial strain capable of being used as a biofungicide.
A natamycin producing bacterial strain capable of being used as a plant growth enhancer and/or crop yield enhancer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.