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Composition and method for enhanced fertilizer uptake by plants

US5350735A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1992
Grant dateSep 27, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC05G5/20
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Water-soluble poly(organic acids) having a molecular size of more than 1,500 Daltons enhance fertilizer uptake and promote plant growth. Particularly suitable for this purpose are the poly(amino acids) such as poly(aspartic acid) and copolymers thereof.

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