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Fatty acid based compositions for the control of established plant infections

US6136856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1994
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B7/16
  • 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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