METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR BIOPROTECTION OF TOMATOES FROM CLAVIBACTER MICHIGANENSIS SUBSP. MICHIGANENSIS

Fuente: WIPO "tomato"
The present invention relates to compositions having antimicrobial activity against Clavibacter michiganensis subsp michiganensis (“Cmm”). The compositions comprises Bacillus pumilus strain deposited with ATCC® Patent Designation No. PTA-125304, culture medium or extracts comprising Micrococcin P1 produced by said Bacillus pumilus strain, and/or isolated Micrococcin P1. Further provided herein are methods of making and using the antimicrobial compositions to protect and treat tomatoes from Cmm infections.