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Plant seed coating

US4251952A · kind A · utility

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32Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 1979
Grant dateFeb 24, 1981
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Expiry dateAug 6, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S47/09
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Plant seeds designed for germination without substantial delay are coated with a first layer of a mixture of sugar and a water insoluble polymeric material, and have a particulate coating adhered to the first layer while the first layer is still tacky, the first layer being preferably formed from an aqueous coating composition which is cured by simple removal of water therefrom.

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