Seed treatment using hydroswellable polymer
US11523609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D133/26
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the field concerning the treatment of plant material, particularly plant material for propagation or reproduction e.g. seeds. The method of the invention comprises the application, to all or part of the surface of plant material, of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles of at least one water-swellable polymer and (b) at least one compound selected from among a mineral salt, organic salt, dispersant organic polymer and mixtures thereof.The invention also relates to this treated plant material and to use thereof for cultivating or producing a plant.
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