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Aqueous rooting gel

US4793095A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1986
Grant dateDec 27, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S47/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Aqueous rooting gel which comprises a thixotropic gel of hectorite in water containing at least 60 ppm, and preferably not more than 200 ppm calcium ions. There is also provided a transparent container including such a rooting gel. The gels are useful for rooting a wide variety of soft wood cuttings, eg fuchsia and geranium.

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