Provided herein are fatty-ammonium salt/starch inclusion complexes comprising one or more of a variety of fatty amines. Such complexes can be combined with film-forming agents, such as poly(vinyl) alcohol (PVOH) and plasticizing agents. The inclusion complexes of the present invention can be utilized as antimicrobial agents, preventing microbial growth on organic and inorganic surfaces. In specific embodiments, inclusion complexes of the present invention are applied to vegetable or fruit surfaces in order to impede microbial growth. Inclusion complexes of the present invention can be applied to wood in order to impede microbial growth and insect consumption and to wound dressings.

This invention relates to aqueous plant treatment compositions that improve the environmental experience of the consumer and industrial grower while contributing to the health of plants. Compositions of the invention include mixtures of naturally sourced fragrances, plant sourced micronutrients, naturally derived oils; surfactants; emulsifying agents, and odor sequestering agents. Compositions are combined as solutions or suspensions that may be disposed onto soil; plant foliage, or onto dried cellulosic particles to reduce or eliminate the malodors of plant treatment or nourishment, such as from organic fertilizers or from pesticides, while imparting a pleasant post treatment fragrance.

This invention relates to aqueous plant treatment compositions that improve the environmental experience of the consumer and industrial grower while contributing to the health of plants. Compositions of the invention include mixtures of naturally sourced fragrances, plant sourced micronutrients, naturally derived oils; surfactants; emulsifying agents, and odor sequestering agents. Compositions are combined as solutions or suspensions that may be disposed onto soil; plant foliage, or onto dried cellulosic particles to reduce or eliminate the malodors of plant treatment or nourishment, such as from organic fertilizers or from pesticides, while imparting a pleasant post treatment fragrance.

The present invention relates to methods of treating immune disorders and/or inflammation using certain modulator compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of treating an immune and inflammatory disorders disorder by administering a composition comprising a therapeutically effective dosage of an ascaroside compound, or a mixture of ascaroside compounds, or a mixture containing at least one ascaroside.

The present invention relates to methods of treating immune disorders and/or inflammation using certain modulator compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of treating an immune and inflammatory disorders disorder by administering a composition comprising a therapeutically effective dosage of an ascaroside compound, or a mixture of ascaroside compounds, or a mixture containing at least one ascaroside.

A mixture M of natural origin comprising an usnic acid and/or a salt thereof, preferably an usnic acid sodium salt, in the racemic or dextrorotatory D(+) form and an inclusion compound including (i) a D-usnic acid as an enantiomer, or a salt thereof, or mixtures thereof, of natural origin, and (ii) beta-cyclodextrins and related methods of their use as antibacterial, antibacterial proliferative, bacteriostatic, microbicidal, anti-mould, anti-yeast, antifungal or antimycotic agent, are described.

A mixture M of natural origin comprising an usnic acid and/or a salt thereof, preferably an usnic acid sodium salt, in the racemic or dextrorotatory D(+) form and an inclusion compound including (i) a D-usnic acid as an enantiomer, or a salt thereof, or mixtures thereof, of natural origin, and (ii) beta-cyclodextrins and related methods of their use as antibacterial, antibacterial proliferative, bacteriostatic, microbicidal, anti-mould, anti-yeast, antifungal or antimycotic agent, are described.

A composition comprising a doubly conjugated chitosan polymer or oligomer, and a functionalized metal work piece including the doubly conjugated chitosan polymer or oligomer.

A composition comprising a doubly conjugated chitosan polymer or oligomer, and a functionalized metal work piece including the doubly conjugated chitosan polymer or oligomer.

A composition comprising a doubly conjugated chitosan polymer or oligomer, and a functionalized metal work piece including the doubly conjugated chitosan polymer or oligomer.