A trichome and pistil maturing bud finisher plant treatment formula to which plants, pollinators, and humans respond favorably but which deters insects and contagions. The formulas include a series of edible spices claimed in specific ratios. The spices comprise food grade products manufactured for human consumption and specifically comprise Garlic, Ginger, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Clove, Black Pepper, Powdered Ancho Chili, Coriander, Cayenne, Cumin, Fenugreek, Nutmeg, and Oregano. In the bud finisher formula, these spices are mixed with potassium bicarbonate in a first container in relative quantities. Meanwhile, the bud finisher formula requires mixing sesame oil with apple cider vinegar, also in a particular ratio. The bud finisher formula matures pistils and trichomes. An alternative bud shield formula excludes the potassium bicarbonate and apple cider vinegar to also mature trichomes but matures pistils at a slower rate. After dilution the plant treatment formula is applied to all surfaces of the plant.

Pathogen infection and infestation can be controlled in humans, animals and plants by contacting the pathogen with an effective amount of a combination of a plant defensin or a functional natural or synthetic derivative or variant thereof and a non-defensin peptide. Pathogen contamination in environmental locales can also be controlled. The combination of the defensin and peptide are synergistic compared to the use of each alone at the same individual dose as used in the combination. The combinations can be presented in agents and natural and synthetic formulations and extracts.

Pathogen infection and infestation can be controlled in humans, animals and plants by contacting the pathogen with an effective amount of a combination of a plant defensin or a functional natural or synthetic derivative or variant thereof and a non-defensin peptide. Pathogen contamination in environmental locales can also be controlled. The combination of the defensin and peptide are synergistic compared to the use of each alone at the same individual dose as used in the combination. The combinations can be presented in agents and natural and synthetic formulations and extracts.

The invention provides a method for combating biofilm, said method comprising contacting a biofilm with a composition comprising an effective amount of antimicrobial peptide biofilm enzyme combinations, preferably in the form of a fusion protein. The biofilm may be on an animate or inanimate surface and both medical and non-medical uses and methods are provided. In one aspect the invention provides a composition for use in the treatment or prevention of a biofilm in a subject, particularly in the oral cavity.

The invention provides a method for combating biofilm, said method comprising contacting a biofilm with a composition comprising an effective amount of antimicrobial peptide biofilm enzyme combinations, preferably in the form of a fusion protein. The biofilm may be on an animate or inanimate surface and both medical and non-medical uses and methods are provided. In one aspect the invention provides a composition for use in the treatment or prevention of a biofilm in a subject, particularly in the oral cavity.

The present disclosure describes a DNA fragment mixture for the prevention or for the treatment of at least one pathogenic, parasitic, or infesting species of plants or of the environment, wherein the DNA mixture consists of random fragments of total DNA of at least one pathogenic, parasitic, or infesting species, and/or at least one phylogenetically similar species, against which the prevention and treatment are directed. Further, the disclosure describes a process and related system for improvement of the production/growth of microorganisms at high yield in bioreactors or photobioreactors, or of plants in different culture systems, where the nucleic acids of the organisms produced/grown by such a process are removed from the culture medium and the culture medium, deprived of these nucleic acid, is used again in the process.

The present disclosure describes a DNA fragment mixture for the prevention or for the treatment of at least one pathogenic, parasitic, or infesting species of plants or of the environment, wherein the DNA mixture consists of random fragments of total DNA of at least one pathogenic, parasitic, or infesting species, and/or at least one phylogenetically similar species, against which the prevention and treatment are directed. Further, the disclosure describes a process and related system for improvement of the production/growth of microorganisms at high yield in bioreactors or photobioreactors, or of plants in different culture systems, where the nucleic acids of the organisms produced/grown by such a process are removed from the culture medium and the culture medium, deprived of these nucleic acid, is used again in the process.

The invention relates to use of azadirachtin A for controlling a soil-dwelling pest of afield crop such as corn or sunflower by seed dressing. The invention also encompasses a method for controlling a soil-dwelling pest of a field crop, comprising applying an effective amount of azadirachtin A or azadirachtin A and azadirachtin B to the seeds of said field crop by seed dressing, and then sowing the dressed seeds.

The present invention related to a novel plant defense signaling peptide and applications thereof.

The present invention related to a novel plant defense signaling peptide and applications thereof.