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This invention is novel compounds derived from Photorhabdus bacteria that have antimicrobial and nematicidal properties with an application for agriculture.
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Nematicidal and Antimicrobial Activities of Secondary Metabolites from Photorhabdus Bacteria with Applications in Agriculture Tecg ID: UA17-246 Invention: This invention is novel compounds derived from Photorhabdus bacteria that have antimicrobial and nematicidal properties with an application for agriculture. Background: Agricultural pests result in severe economic losses around the globe. However, intensive use of chemical pesticides has a cost on the environment. There is currently a trend towards developing less harmful pesticides, chemical controls, and management practices. Among biopesticides, one strategy is to use compounds naturally produced in the environment that are both cost-effective and safer than conventional pesticides. Photorhabdus is one of the bacteria genera that is being evaluated for its potential use as biopesticide.
Key Benefits
- Low cost of production - Bioactive compounds - Environmentally safe
Applications
- Non-chemical agricultural biopesticides - Root / soil based application for the prevention of fungal growth - Root / soil based application for the suppression of nematode activities