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Sclerotinia minor for broad spectrum broadleaf weed control

US5994267A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 1994
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/645
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with a novel bioherbicide, and composition thereof for the control of broadleaf weeds in lawns, golf courses, parks, sports fields, other turfed areas, and grass crops such as corn and cereal grains. More specifically, the invention is concerned with a novel isolate Sclerotinia minor IMI 344141, agricultural formulations thereof, and its use as a bioherbicide to control troublesome broadleaf weed species.

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