Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Patent
1983-12-30
1988-04-26
Weimar, Elizabeth
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
435101, 435108, 435822, C12N 120, C12P 1904, C12P 1322, C12R 101
Patent
active
047404663
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the discovery of a new bacterium, alteromonas calwellii, which has been found to attract oyster larvae by the production of a compound involved in melanin synthesis. More specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for inducing the settlement and metamorphosis of Crassostrea virginica larvae by induction with certain metabolic substances produced by the present bacterium and its mutagenically altered variants. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to other and derivative metabolic products which can be employed for their desired utility and application.
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Bonar Dale B.
Colwell Rita R.
Coon Steven L.
Weiner Ronald M.
Research Corporation
Weimar Elizabeth
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