The present invention relates to Bacillus methylotrophicus strain DR-08 which produces a natural volatile compound and has antimicrobial activity, and a use thereof. The Bacillus methylotrophicus strain DR-08 according to the present invention, which is an antagonistic microorganism for controlling phytopathogenic microorganisms, and secondary metabolites produced by the strain, which include antibacterially- and antifungally-active non-volatile and volatile materials, are harmless to humans and domestic animals, and exhibit excellent control activity against various phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi while not causing environmental pollution. Thus, the strain and the secondary metabolites can be very usefully used for controlling various plant diseases in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) and compounds of Formula (II). Also disclosed are N compositions containing compounds of Formula (I) or compounds of Formula (II), or combinations thereof and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the disclosure.

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The invention relates to the field concerning the treatment of plant material, particularly plant material for propagation or reproduction e.g. seeds. The method of the invention comprises the application, to all or part of the surface of plant material, of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles of at least one water-swellable polymer and (b) at least one compound selected from among a mineral salt, organic salt, dispersant organic polymer and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to this treated plant material and to use thereof for cultivating or producing a plant.

The invention relates to the field concerning the treatment of plant material, particularly plant material for propagation or reproduction e.g. seeds. The method of the invention comprises the application, to all or part of the surface of plant material, of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles of at least one water-swellable polymer and (b) at least one compound selected from among a mineral salt, organic salt, dispersant organic polymer and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to this treated plant material and to use thereof for cultivating or producing a plant.

The disclosure relates to bacillus having an effect of inducing corn to resist Northern leaf blight and applications of the bacillus. The bacillus having an effect of inducing corn to resist Northern corn leaf blight is Bacillus megaterium which was deposited on Apr. 16, 2019 with a deposit number of CGMCC No. 17573. The Bacillus megaterium of the disclosure can induce corn to generate resistance to Northern corn leaf blight during seed germination and corn growth to activate the immune response of corns and stimulate immune control of Northern leaf blight of corn. The method described herein is long in coming does not pollute environment and soil, is a green, simplified and new control method of Northern leaf blight of corn, and has wide application and popularization prospect.

The disclosure relates to bacillus having an effect of inducing corn to resist Northern leaf blight and applications of the bacillus. The bacillus having an effect of inducing corn to resist Northern corn leaf blight is Bacillus megaterium which was deposited on Apr. 16, 2019 with a deposit number of CGMCC No. 17573. The Bacillus megaterium of the disclosure can induce corn to generate resistance to Northern corn leaf blight during seed germination and corn growth to activate the immune response of corns and stimulate immune control of Northern leaf blight of corn. The method described herein is long in coming does not pollute environment and soil, is a green, simplified and new control method of Northern leaf blight of corn, and has wide application and popularization prospect.

The present invention provides a method for increasing the growth of a plant by contacting a seed of the plant with a composition comprising a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons. The present invention also provides a seed treated with a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons.

The present invention provides a method for increasing the growth of a plant by contacting a seed of the plant with a composition comprising a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons. The present invention also provides a seed treated with a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons.

A composition, such as a liquid seed coating composition, comprises at least one macro nutrient and at least one microbe, which macro nutrient includes nitrogen in the form of a basic L-amino acid in association with phosphorus. The composition allows for an enhanced environment for planted seeds, e.g. by providing nitrogen in a form which is available for extended periods of time. Further, as compared to prior art products, the nitrogen is provided in a form which has been shown to be more beneficial to microbes present in soil surrounding the plant in terms of toxicity. The composition is advantageously a liquid slow release seed coating composition. Further, the invention includes a seed treated to extend the duration of the nitrogen effect without lethal effects to surrounding microbes, and a method of treating a seed to achieve the same objective.

A composition, such as a liquid seed coating composition, comprises at least one macro nutrient and at least one microbe, which macro nutrient includes nitrogen in the form of a basic L-amino acid in association with phosphorus. The composition allows for an enhanced environment for planted seeds, e.g. by providing nitrogen in a form which is available for extended periods of time. Further, as compared to prior art products, the nitrogen is provided in a form which has been shown to be more beneficial to microbes present in soil surrounding the plant in terms of toxicity. The composition is advantageously a liquid slow release seed coating composition. Further, the invention includes a seed treated to extend the duration of the nitrogen effect without lethal effects to surrounding microbes, and a method of treating a seed to achieve the same objective.