The present invention primarily relates to the use of a mixture capable of biocementation as a means of preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth, on/in a substrate.

The present invention primarily relates to the use of a mixture capable of biocementation as a means of preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth, on/in a substrate.

The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.

The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.

The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: an extracellular polymeric substance produced by microalgae; plant growth promoting Gram-negative bacteria; and an agriculturally acceptable carrier. Also provided are an isolated biologically pure culture of Parachlorella kessleri Accession No. NCMA 202103001, a mutant thereof having all the identifying characteristics thereof, or a cell-free preparation or extracellular polymeric substance thereof, which may be used for plant enhancement and improving health of soil.

The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: an extracellular polymeric substance produced by microalgae; plant growth promoting Gram-negative bacteria; and an agriculturally acceptable carrier. Also provided are an isolated biologically pure culture of Parachlorella kessleri Accession No. NCMA 202103001, a mutant thereof having all the identifying characteristics thereof, or a cell-free preparation or extracellular polymeric substance thereof, which may be used for plant enhancement and improving health of soil.

The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: an extracellular polymeric substance produced by microalgae; plant growth promoting Gram-negative bacteria; and an agriculturally acceptable carrier. Also provided are an isolated biologically pure culture of Parachlorella kessleri Accession No. NCMA 202103001, a mutant thereof having all the identifying characteristics thereof, or a cell-free preparation or extracellular polymeric substance thereof, which may be used for plant enhancement and improving health of soil.

The consortium comprises the Clostridium pasteuranium. Bacillis thuringiensis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus btilis, Azotobacter vinelandii and Rhizobium sp micro-organisms, which are subjected to increasing concentrations of thiodicarb and biphenthrin in order to render them tolerant to these compounds without manipulating their genome. The use of the consortium in the form of a liquid biofertiliser enriches the soil with bacteria which, besides being resistant to thiodicarb and biphenthrin, capture atmospheric nitrogen, solubilise phosphor and act against some pathogens.

The consortium comprises the Clostridium pasteuranium. Bacillis thuringiensis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus btilis, Azotobacter vinelandii and Rhizobium sp micro-organisms, which are subjected to increasing concentrations of thiodicarb and biphenthrin in order to render them tolerant to these compounds without manipulating their genome. The use of the consortium in the form of a liquid biofertiliser enriches the soil with bacteria which, besides being resistant to thiodicarb and biphenthrin, capture atmospheric nitrogen, solubilise phosphor and act against some pathogens.

The consortium comprises the Clostridium pasteuranium. Bacillis thuringiensis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus btilis, Azotobacter vinelandii and Rhizobium sp micro-organisms, which are subjected to increasing concentrations of thiodicarb and biphenthrin in order to render them tolerant to these compounds without manipulating their genome. The use of the consortium in the form of a liquid biofertiliser enriches the soil with bacteria which, besides being resistant to thiodicarb and biphenthrin, capture atmospheric nitrogen, solubilise phosphor and act against some pathogens.