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Early applications of encapsulated acetamides for reduced injury in crops

US11412734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2018
Grant dateAug 16, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01P13/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of reducing injury to crop foliage and achieving weed control using encapsulated acetamide herbicides in pre-plant or preemergence crop plant applications are described. A composition comprising a first population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide and a second population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide is described wherein the application mixture exhibits a bimodal acetamide release profile. The compositions provide reduced crop injury through controlled herbicide release.

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