BACTERIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PROTECTION OF TOMATO FROM CLAVIBACTER MICHIGANENSIS SUBSP. MICHIGANENSIS (CMM)

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Fuente: WIPO "tomato"
Described are bacterial compositions and uses thereof for controlling, suppressing and/or preventing an infection from Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis (Cmm) in tomato. The bacterial compositions comprise an aqueous mixture of living Bacillus subtilis and living Bacillus pumilus. The bacterial compositions can be combined with existing herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, and nutrient, including but not limited copper-containing compounds. Combination with a copper fungicide such as Kocide™ provides a synergistic efficacy.