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US 5,665,351 AGranted
Method for controlling fungal diseases in turfgrasses
AssigneeBoard of Trustees operating Michigan State University
InventorsMuraleedharan G. Nair, Joseph M. Vargas, Jon F. Powell, Amitabh Chandra, Alvin Ronald Detweiler
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Abstract
A method for controlling fungal diseases in turfgrasses using a Pseudomonas aureofaciens. The Pseudomonas aureofaciens is particularly useful in inhibiting dollar spot (Sclerotinia homoeocarpa) in turfgrasses. The method is environmentally safe and economical.
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A method for inhibiting Sclerotinia homoeocarpa on a turfgrass which comprises:
- repeatedly applying to said turfgrass biologically pure cells of Pseudomonas aureofaciens RTCC 55670 in an amount effective to inhibit the Sclerotinia homoeocarpa on the grass.
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