Methods for increasing cannabinoid production in growing cannabis plants, and for lowering the hydrophobicity of soil are described. Foliar application of compositions comprising cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa hemp to the growing plants and/or drenching the soil surrounding the growing cannabis plants therewith have been demonstrated to produce significant changes in cannabinoid production, thereby generating an increase in the marketable portion of the crop. Additionally, application of these compositions to the soil reduces soil hydrophobicity.

Methods for increasing cannabinoid production in growing cannabis plants, and for lowering the hydrophobicity of soil are described. Foliar application of compositions comprising cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa hemp to the growing plants and/or drenching the soil surrounding the growing cannabis plants therewith have been demonstrated to produce significant changes in cannabinoid production, thereby generating an increase in the marketable portion of the crop. Additionally, application of these compositions to the soil reduces soil hydrophobicity.

The invention relates to methods for preparing an olive (Olea europaea subsp. europaea), preferably acebuche (Olea europaea subsp. europaea var. sylvestris) composition, the olive or acebuche composition as prepared, and uses thereof in the prevention or treatment of a bacterial or fungal infection in mammals, preferably infection by antibiotic resistant or multi-resistant bacteria. Other uses relate to functional food additives, in particular an animal feed additive, or to uses in cosmetics.

Disclosed are antiviral essential oil compositions including one or more essential oils, such as styrax oil and resinoid, gurjun balsam oil, olibanum resinoid, nootka tree oil, vetiver oil, jatamansi oil, sandalwood oil, myrrhe oil, agarwood oil, copaiba balsam oil, ginger oil, curcuma oil, clary sage absolute, cypriol oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus globulus, tea tree oil, patchouly oil, benzyl benzoate, vertofix(acetylated cedarwood oil), benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl benzoate, cinnamyl cinnamate, dihydroambrettolide, galaxolide, L-muscone, nootkatone, vetiveryl acetate, sclareol. The use of discovered fragrance molecules and essential oils alone or combination provides beneficial antiviral effects, especially for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

Disclosed are antiviral essential oil compositions including one or more essential oils, such as styrax oil and resinoid, gurjun balsam oil, olibanum resinoid, nootka tree oil, vetiver oil, jatamansi oil, sandalwood oil, myrrhe oil, agarwood oil, copaiba balsam oil, ginger oil, curcuma oil, clary sage absolute, cypriol oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus globulus, tea tree oil, patchouly oil, benzyl benzoate, vertofix(acetylated cedarwood oil), benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl benzoate, cinnamyl cinnamate, dihydroambrettolide, galaxolide, L-muscone, nootkatone, vetiveryl acetate, sclareol. The use of discovered fragrance molecules and essential oils alone or combination provides beneficial antiviral effects, especially for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

This invention generally relates to compositions comprising thaumatin-like proteins (TLP) and chitinases for use as laboratory reagents or biofungicides. The invention further relates to methods of detecting and inducing pathogen resistance in plants.

This invention generally relates to compositions comprising thaumatin-like proteins (TLP) and chitinases for use as laboratory reagents or biofungicides. The invention further relates to methods of detecting and inducing pathogen resistance in plants.

Disclosed is an essential oil mixture suitable for use in fighting against Varroa parasites that significantly harm beekeeping in our country, and to a kit containing the essential oil mixture.

Disclosed is an essential oil mixture suitable for use in fighting against Varroa parasites that significantly harm beekeeping in our country, and to a kit containing the essential oil mixture.

An antimicrobial composition includes an aqueous and/or ethanolic solution of iodine and hydrogen peroxide, which is acidified. The acidifying agent may be aspirin, hydrochloric acid, or other acidic agent tolerable to the body. The composition may also include a witch hazel extract, or alternately hamamelitannin, gallic acid, or other components thereof that effect quorum signaling inhibition that blocks and erodes microbe-induced biofilm on cellular and device surfaces. Acetohydroxamic acid may be combined with the composition as a counter to microbe-induced alkalinization, particularly in urine. Moreover, a metal, halogen, and combinations of these, such as a silver colloid, may be added as a secondary microbicidal agent. The antimicrobial composition may be applied topically to or instilled through an indwelling urinary catheter or applied as a device surface-coating on other medical devices.