Anti-pathogenically effective compositions comprising lytic peptides and hydrolytic enzymes

U.S. Patent Number: 5348743

Abstract: Anti-pathogenically effective compositions are provided containing a combination of hydrolytic enzymes and lytic peptides as the active agent. Methods of controlling the growth of pathogens using the anti-pathogenically effective compositions are provided. Transgenic plants that contain genes that are able to express lytic peptides and hydrolytic enzymes are also provided.

Inventors: Ryals; John A. (Durham, NC), Gay; Philippe B. (Mulhouse, FR), Ahl-Goy; Patricia A. (Basel, CH)

Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation (Ardsley, NY)

Application Number: 08/082,310

Issued: 1994-09-20

Expired: 2006-09-20

Classes: 424/94.61 ; 514/2; 514/21; 530/324

Field of search: 424/94.61 514/2,21 530/324

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