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Establishing Fungal Entomopathogens as Endophytes: Towards Endophytic Biological Control
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Patents on Endophytic Fungi
M Gokhale1, D Gupta2, U Gupta2
1Department of Biotechnology, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur-482001, MP. India.
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
|February 21, 2017
Summary
Patents on endophytic fungi have surged, highlighting their ecological importance and applications in agriculture and pharmaceuticals. Research confirms their specialized role in plant tissues and benefits to human society.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Biotechnology
- Intellectual Property Law
Background:
- Endophytic fungi, primarily Ascomycotina and Deuteromycotina, are diverse organisms.
- They produce enzymes for plant tissue colonization and utilize plant cell components without disrupting host metabolism.
- Their ecological significance is underscored by patents on enzymes and metabolites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review patents granted on endophytic fungi over the past 11 years.
- To analyze the impact and societal significance of these patented inventions.
- To highlight research and innovation in endophytic fungi applications.
Main Methods:
- Patent landscape analysis.
- Literature review of scientific publications and patents.
- Analysis of patent trends and technological advancements.
Main Results:
- A notable increase in patents related to endophytic fungi has been observed.
- Patents cover enzymes, metabolites, and applications in pharmaceutical and agricultural industries.
- Evidence supports the specialized role of endophytic fungi in plant-microbe interactions.
Conclusions:
- The growing number of patents reflects significant research and development in endophytic fungi.
- Endophytic fungi offer substantial benefits to host plants and human society.
- Patents validate the industrial and scientific interest in harnessing endophytic fungi.
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