Strain of bacillus for controlling plant disease

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1999-04-22

2000-06-20

Marx, Irene

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing

Bacteria or actinomycetales

4352525, A01N 6300

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active

060775068

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a novel Bacillus thuringiensis strain that exhibits broad antifungal and antibacterial activity. The invention also provides the use of the Bacillus thuringiensis strain or the antibiotic produced by the strain for control of a broad range of fungal and bacterial plant pathogens.

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