Induction of settlement and metamorphosis in crassostrea virginica by melanin-synthesizing bacteria and ammonia and metabolic products of said bacteria
CA 1340859 C · Owner: Weiner, Ronald M. · Inventors: Weiner, Ronald M.; Walch, Marianne; Coon, Steven L.
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The present invention relates to the discovery of a new bacteria of the genus Alteromonas which has been found to attract oyster larvae by the production of compounds involved in melanin synthesis. More specifically the present invention, contemplates a method for inducing the settlement and metamorphosis of Crassostrea virginica larvae by induction with certain metabolic substances produced by the present bacteria and its altered variants. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to other and derivative metabolic products which can be employed for their desired utility and application. In accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that ammonia (NH3) initiates …
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- Granted December 21, 1999. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 21, 2016.
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