ARS Patent:Inhibiting Plant Pathogens with an Antagonistic Microorganism patent (6500425)

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Inhibiting Plant Pathogens with an Antagonistic Microorganism

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Patent Number: 6500425
Docket Number: 20094
Serial Number: 8313938
Date Patented: 12/31/2002

Agency:

Agricultural Research Service

Date Filed:

Sept. 28, 1994

Abstract:

This invention uses at least one or more microorganisms as an antagonist against plant pathogens. This biological control of plant pathogens is applicable to fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage. The invention controls disease in preharvest and postharvest conditions.

Inventors:

Randy McLaughlin Charles L. Wilson
USDA-ARS-TFRL USDA-ARS-AFRL
Wenatchee, WA Kearneysville, WV
(509) 664-2280 (304) 725-3451

Edo Chalutz
ARO, The Volcani Center
Israel

Industry Keywords:

chemical manufacturers, pesticide, environment, plant disease, fruit, vegetables, cereal grains, biotechnology, agri-chemical.