Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Fungi
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Marx, Irene (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Fungi
C504S117000, C424S093500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07906313
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions of endophytic fungi that confer stress tolerance in inoculated plants, including both monocots and dicots. In particular,Curvulariaspecies, isolated from a host grassDichanthelium languinosumgrowing in the geothermal zones of Lassen Volcanic and Yellowstone National Parks, confers such stress tolerance. Upon inoculating a target plant or plant part with endophytic fungi, the resulting plant shows stress tolerance, particularly drought and thermal tolerance.
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Henson Joan M.
Redman Regina S.
Rodriguez Russell J.
Sheehan Kathy B.
Cooley LLP
Marx Irene
Montana State University
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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