Composition based on bacillus spp. and correlate genera and their use in pest control

Abstract

The objective of the current invention is the control of agricultural infestations based on alternative methods that are less aggressive to the environment and that are harmless to other invertebrates and to man; for instance biological control using bacterial strains belonging to species of the genera Bacillus, Brevibacillus and/or Paenibacillus . A first embodiment of the invention refers to compositions based on the systemic utilization of bacterial strains belonging to species of the genera Bacillus, Brevibacillus and/or Paenibacillus to protect plants by using the composition containing the above referred bacteria in wild-type, conjugated, mutant or transgenic forms and/or the substances produced by them. A second embodiment of the invention refers to a method of bioinsecticide application based on bacteria from the genera Bacillus, Brevibacillus and/or Paenibacillus . A third embodiment of the invention is related to the bioinsecticide usage of the formulations based on bacteria from the genera Bacillus, Brevibacillus and/or Paenibacillus.

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         34 . A method for growing plants, comprising the steps of:
 (a) providing a composition comprising endophytic bacteria selected from the group consisting of  Bacillus  spp.,  Brevibacillus  spp. and  Paenibacillus  spp., and wherein said composition further comprises at least one agriculturally acceptable vehicle, and optionally, at least one additive; and   (b) contacting leafs, stem, roots, pedicle, seedlings, seeds and/or vegetable propagules with said composition.   
     
     
         35 . The method according to  claim 34 , wherein said composition is provided as an inoculant containing said endophytic bacteria, and wherein seeds, seedlings or vegetable propagules of plants are contacted with said inoculant. 
     
     
         36 . The method according to  claim 34 , wherein step (b) is periodically repeated as long as the systemic circulation of said endophytic bacteria is desired and/or necessary.