Method for improving plant salt-tolerance
US5661111A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N63/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for improving plant salt-tolerance is described, which comprises treating a plant with an active ingredient comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 5-aminolevulinic acid, a derivative of 5-aminolevulinic acid, a salt of 5-aminolevulinic acid, a salt of derivatives of 5-aminolevulinic acid, and hemins. Furthermore, a salt-tolerant plant is described, wherein the plant is treated with the above-described active ingredient. Moreover, a method for causing recovery of a salt-damaged plant is described, comprising administering the above-described active ingredient to a salt-damaged plant.
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