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Anti-fungal performance in pelleted seeds through use of hydrophobes

US4438593A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 1979
Grant dateMar 27, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 8, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C1/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The addition of a particulate non-phytotoxic hydrophobe to the coating of pelleted seed substantially improves the effectiveness of the anti-fungal agent present on the seed surface or contained in the coating composition against soil-borne phytopathogenic fungi.

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