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US 5,631,007 AGranted
Anti-pathogenically effective compositions comprising lytic peptides and hydrolytic enzymes
AssigneeCiba-Geigy Corporation
InventorsJohn A. Ryals, Philippe B. Gay, Patricia A. Ahl-Goy
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Abstract
Anti-pathogenically effective compositions are provided containing a combination of hydrolytic enzymes and lytic peptides as the active agent. Methods of controlling the growth of pathogens using the anti-pathogenically effective compositions are provided. Transgenic plants that contain genes that are able to express lytic peptides and hydrolytic enzymes are also provided.
Claims14
A composition for controlling plant pathogens, comprising:
- a) one or more agriculturally acceptable carriers;
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- b) an antipathogenically effective amount of an active ingredient comprising
- i) a lytic peptide selected from the group consisting of Synthetic Peptide #3, Synthetic Peptide #7, , melittin, hecate, thionin, and magainin and
- ii) at least one hydrolytic enzyme selected from the group consisting of chitinase and beta-1,3-glucanase.
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