Compositions and methods for improving lettuce production

US2016302425A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016302425-A1
Application numberUS-201415101374-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateDec 4, 2014
Priority dateDec 4, 2013
Publication dateOct 20, 2016
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The present invention provides both compositions comprising Methylobacterium and compositions comprising Methylobacterium that are depleted of substances that promote growth of resident microorganisms on a lettuce plant or seed. Also provided are methods for improving lettuce production, methods of making the compositions, and methods of treating a lettuce plant or seed with the compositions comprising Methylobacterium.

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What is claimed is: 1 .- 25 . (canceled) 26 . A composition comprising: (a) (i) a solid substance with adherent Methylobacterium grown thereon; or (ii) an emulsion with Methylobacterium grown therein; wherein the Methylobacterium is selected from the group consisting of NLS0017 (NRRL B-50931). NLS0020 (NRRL B-50930), NLS0021 (NRRL B-50939), NLS0042 (NRRL B-50932), NLS0089 (NRRL B-50933), and derivatives thereof; and (b) an agriculturally acceptable excipient, adjuvant, or combination thereof. 27 .- 32 . (canceled) 33 . The composition of claim 26 , wherein the solid substance with adherent Methylobacterium grown thereon has a Methylobacterium titer of at least about 5×10 8 CFU/gm to at least about 1×10 14 CFU/gm. 34 .- 35 . (canceled) 36 . A lettuce plant part or lettuce seed that is coated or partially coated with the composition of claim 26 . 37 .- 38 . (canceled)

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  • Fuel from waste, e.g. synthetic alcohol or diesel · CPC title

  • A01N63/00Primary

    Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates (containing compounds of determined constitution A01N27/00 - A01N59/00; unicellular algae A01N65/03) · CPC title

  • A01N63/20Primary

    Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom · CPC title

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What does patent US2016302425A1 cover?
The present invention provides both compositions comprising Methylobacterium and compositions comprising Methylobacterium that are depleted of substances that promote growth of resident microorganisms on a lettuce plant or seed. Also provided are methods for improving lettuce production, methods of making the compositions, and methods of treating a lettuce plant or seed with the composition…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Newleaf Symbiotics Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A01N63/00. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Oct 20 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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