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Encapsulation of herbicides to reduce crop injury

US12239130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2020
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N37/26
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of reducing injury to crop foliage and achieving weed control using encapsulated acetamide herbicides are described. Herbicidal microcapsules comprising herbicide core material and a shell wall encapsulating the core material are also described. The microcapsules provide reduced crop injury through controlled herbicide release.

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