Fruit pomace compositions and uses thereof

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1996-12-20

1999-03-16

Witz, Jean C.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing

Fungus

C12N 114

Patent

active

058826416

ABSTRACT:
The invention is based on the discovery that fruit pomace, the solid waste presscake left behind after fruit processing, can be used as a growth substrate for microorganisms that inhibit plant pathogens or degrade pollutants, or both. A composition can be made from fruit pomace by adding nitrogen, adjusting the pH, inoculating the pomace with a selected microorganism, and allowing the microorganism to grow in the pomace. The pomace composition is then used as a vehicle for suppression of plant pathogens or bioremediation.

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