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Fatty acid based compositions and methods for the control of plant infections and pests

US6103768A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1997
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N59/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention described here concerns the unique utility of fatty acids and their derivatives to eradicate existing fungal and bacterial infections in plants. Also, described herein are combination treatments whereby fatty acids are used to enhance or augment the activity of fungicides, bactericides, and biological control agents.

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