Endophytic fungi and methods of use

Details Endophytic fungi and methods of use Endophytic fungi and methods of use

2005-06-28

2005-06-28

Marx, Irene (Department: 1651)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Fungi

C424S093500, C504S117000, C435S262500, C435S034000

Reexamination Certificate

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06911338

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a novel endophytic fungus,Muscodor, that produces a mixture of volatile antibiotics with activity on specific plant pathogens, bacteria, nemotodes and insects. Also provided is a method for treating or protecting plants, soil and seeds from microbial infections comprising applying an effective amount of a volatile antibiotic producingMuscodorsp. The invention also relates to fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal and nematicidal compositions comprising this novelMuscodorstrain and the antibiotics and metabolites produced by this strain either alone, or in combination with other chemical and biological pesticides. Also provided is a method for identifying and isolating related gas producing fungi.

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