Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Fungi
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Marx, Irene (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Fungi
C424S093500, C424S405000, C435S132000, C435S171000, C435S911000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10687546
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the discovery of a novel endophytic fungus,Muscodor vitigenus, from the liana,Paullinia paullinioides. This fungus produces naphthalene under certain cultural conditions that has chromatographic and mass spectral properties that are identical to authentic naphthalene. In a preferred embodiment, the naphthalene in the gas phase ofM. vitigenusis useful in the repellency of unwanted insect pests. The unique biological activity of the novel endophyte suggests a wide range of potential practical applications, particularly in the area of insect repellents, insecticides, antimicrobials, anthelmintics and vermicides.
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Daisy Bryn
Strobel Gary
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Marx Irene
Montana State University
Ware Deborah K.
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