Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Naff, David M. (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
C424S093400, C435S262500, C435S822000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06995007
ABSTRACT:
A composition comprising bacteria and an inert carrier is disclosed. The carrier can be porous, ceramic particles. The composition can also include a growth medium. Bacteria in such a composition can comprise a novel strain designated APM-1. APM-1 is a Gram-positive, aerobic, motile rod, and appears to be most closely related toBacillusspp. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed compositions for controlling plant fungal diseases, for controlling mammalian fungal diseases, or for bioremediation.
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Stanghellini
Coler Ming-Jung
Gunner Haim B.
Torello William A.
Fish & Richardson P.C. P.A.
Naff David M.
University of Massachusetts
Ware Deborah K.
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