Bioactive polypeptides and methods related thereto
Bioactive polypeptides from Brevibacillus laterosporus strains offer a sustainable solution to insect pest control, effectively addressing resistance issues and environmental concerns by using compositions that target insect pests and nematodes across various crops and plant types.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CELLORA LTD
- Filing Date
- 2020-08-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Current agricultural systems face challenges with insect pest control due to insect resistance to chemical pesticides and the need for sustainable alternatives, particularly in integrated production systems that mimic natural environments.
The use of bioactive polypeptides derived from Brevibacillus laterosporus strains, specifically those with insecticidal activity, formulated into compositions for controlling agriculturally-important pests, including insect pests and nematodes, by applying them directly to plants or their surroundings.
These polypeptides provide effective pest control with reduced environmental impact, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides and addressing resistance issues, while being applicable to a wide range of crops and plant types.
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