A delivery method for bacteria, viruses, fungi and dsRNA in which the bacteria, virus, fungus or dsRNA is protected from degradation by UV light by encapsulation in a particle of wax also containing a UV blocker. The formulation may also include other chemistry, such as insecticides. The particles are edible by insects and their larva and result in ingestion of the bacteria, virus, fungi and/or dsRNA by the insect or larva, resulting in control thereof.

A delivery method for bacteria, viruses, fungi and dsRNA in which the bacteria, virus, fungus or dsRNA is protected from degradation by UV light by encapsulation in a particle of wax also containing a UV blocker. The formulation may also include other chemistry, such as insecticides. The particles are edible by insects and their larva and result in ingestion of the bacteria, virus, fungi and/or dsRNA by the insect or larva, resulting in control thereof.

The present invention relates to a Salmonella bacteriophage, in particular to a Siphoviridae bacteriophage with a wide host spectrum and a strong lytic activity against Salmonella pullorum. The above-mentioned Salmonella pullorum bacteriophage is named SP4, and is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center, the deposit date is Jul. 27, 2017 and the deposit number is CGMCC No, 14332, The bacteriophage has a strong lysis effect on Salmonella, and the bacteriophage can also reduce the mortality rate of chicks infected with Salmonella pullorum, The preparation can be used alone or as a cocktail, and provides a safe, non-toxic and side-effect-free and residual effect-free bacteriophage product for the treatment of the infections caused by Salmonella of chicken origin, Salmonella of duck origin, Salmonella of mink origin, Salmonella of food origin and Salmonella of pig origin.

The present invention relates to a Salmonella bacteriophage, in particular to a Siphoviridae bacteriophage with a wide host spectrum and a strong lytic activity against Salmonella pullorum. The above-mentioned Salmonella pullorum bacteriophage is named SP4, and is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center, the deposit date is Jul. 27, 2017 and the deposit number is CGMCC No, 14332, The bacteriophage has a strong lysis effect on Salmonella, and the bacteriophage can also reduce the mortality rate of chicks infected with Salmonella pullorum, The preparation can be used alone or as a cocktail, and provides a safe, non-toxic and side-effect-free and residual effect-free bacteriophage product for the treatment of the infections caused by Salmonella of chicken origin, Salmonella of duck origin, Salmonella of mink origin, Salmonella of food origin and Salmonella of pig origin.

The present invention relates to a Salmonella bacteriophage, in particular to a Siphoviridae bacteriophage with a wide host spectrum and a strong lytic activity against Salmonella pullorum. The above-mentioned Salmonella pullorum bacteriophage is named SP4, and is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center, the deposit date is Jul. 27, 2017 and the deposit number is CGMCC No, 14332, The bacteriophage has a strong lysis effect on Salmonella, and the bacteriophage can also reduce the mortality rate of chicks infected with Salmonella pullorum, The preparation can be used alone or as a cocktail, and provides a safe, non-toxic and side-effect-free and residual effect-free bacteriophage product for the treatment of the infections caused by Salmonella of chicken origin, Salmonella of duck origin, Salmonella of mink origin, Salmonella of food origin and Salmonella of pig origin.

The invention relates to a bio-stimulant comprising seaweed and an isoflavone and/or a plant elicitor. The seaweed and isoflavone and/or plant elicitor, such as harpin, may be combined with any one or more of a biological, nutrient, wax and pesticide. The formulation is suitable for soil and wet or dry seed applications. For dry seed applications, a fluency agent such as wax is added.

The invention relates to a bio-stimulant comprising seaweed and an isoflavone and/or a plant elicitor. The seaweed and isoflavone and/or plant elicitor, such as harpin, may be combined with any one or more of a biological, nutrient, wax and pesticide. The formulation is suitable for soil and wet or dry seed applications. For dry seed applications, a fluency agent such as wax is added.

The present invention relates to a Siphoviridae bacteriophage STP-2 (Accession number: KCTC 12853BP) isolated from nature and characterized by having the ability to destroy Salmonella Typhimurium and having a genome represented by SEQ ID NO:1; and to a method for preventing and treating diseases caused by Salmonella Typhimurium using Siphoviridae bacteriophage STP-2 containing the same as an active ingredient.

The present invention relates to a Siphoviridae bacteriophage STP-2 (Accession number: KCTC 12853BP) isolated from nature and characterized by having the ability to destroy Salmonella Typhimurium and having a genome represented by SEQ ID NO:1; and to a method for preventing and treating diseases caused by Salmonella Typhimurium using Siphoviridae bacteriophage STP-2 containing the same as an active ingredient.

The disclosure provides phage-based methods, compositions and uses which may be applied to the prevention, management and/or control of microorganisms that cause damage, disease, spoilage and/or or loss of food, including vegetable, fruit and other fresh produce. The disclosure exploits bacteriophage (or phage) as a means to inactivate, kill or destroy microorganisms present on food and which are associated with, for example, disease, damage and spoilage (rotting).