Enzymatically produced biopesticides
AssigneeZYMtronix Catalytic Systems, Inc.
InventorsAlexander Chris Hoepker, Hilary Mayton, Dezi Elzinga
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing microbial, nematodal, and oomycotic contamination or infection on all parts of plants and products therefrom. In particular, the invention provides antimicrobial or biostatic enzymes (either singularly or in combinations) in formulations optimized for eliciting a Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) in plants. The invention also provides compositions that elicit activation of genes associated with flowering and fruit development. The invention further provides compositions with biostimulating effects on plants. In some embodiments, compositions are dormant and become active upon exposure to hydration, oxygen, or mixing.
Claims90
A composition, comprising a hydrogen peroxide source and an iodide source, wherein said composition is optimized for inducing a Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) in a plant.
A method of manufacturing an enzyme-free composition, comprising:
- a) immobilizing an H2O2-producing enzyme and a free radical producing (FRP) enzyme in a reaction container,
- b) exposing said immobilized H2O2-producing and free radical producing (FRP) enzymes to a reaction solution comprising an iodide source, a thiocyanate source, and a substrate for said H2O2-producing enzyme;
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- c) collecting a product solution, wherein said solution comprises reactive oxidative species.
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