Compositions and Methods for Treating Microorganism
OwnerLyriam L. Marques, Merle E. Olson +1inventors
InventorsLyriam L. Marques, Merle E. Olson, Michael W. Harding
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Abstract
The invention is a method and composition for treating biofilm using a high valency silver ion. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the anti-biofilm agent is used to preserve, disinfect or treat plant material, including seeds, leaves, stems, vessels, flowers, roots and fruits, and any surface, particularly disinfecting work or processing surfaces and seed or plant surfaces; in anti-microbial coatings; and in treating human, plant, and animal diseases and conditions
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A method for treating microorganisms comprising contacting the microorganism with a composition that comprises at least one preservative agent, said preservative agent comprising a high valency silver ion.
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A method of treating microorganisms comprising contacting the microorganism with an anti-biofilm agent, wherein said anti-biofilm agent comprises a silver deposition compound.
An anti-microbial composition comprising a composition comprising high valency silver ions.
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