Inventors:
Prem Warrior - Green Oaks IL, US
Daniel Feulner Heiman - Libertyville IL, US
Linda Anne Rehberger - Glenview IL, US
Ronald Eugene Johnson - Grayslake IL, US
James Russell Hansen - Bensenville IL, US
Kevin Allen McVicker - Palos Park IL, US
Assignee:
Valent BioSciences Corporation - Libertyville IL
International Classification:
A61K035/00
US Classification:
424115, 424780, 42419516, 424405
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for producing a new nematocidal composition particularly useful against plant parasitic nematodes and also a process to prevent damage resulting from nematode infestation. The method for production of the composition involves heating a pH-adjusted fermentation broth of microorganisms to a temperature of at least about 100 C. for at least about 15 minutes. Preferably, the microorganism is or.