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Pentasaccharide phytohormones and methods for their use

US5321011A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1992
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H13/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A phytohormone for inducing root hair curling and root nodulation in the roots of leguminous plants particularly in the absence of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The phytohormone comprises a pentasaccharide having a fatty acid condensed on the non-reducing end. A method for treating the roots of leguminous plants for inducing root hair curling and root nodulation is also disclosed.

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