Composition and method for treating plants with exogenous chemicals
US6172004A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N57/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions of exogenous chemicals, particularly phloem-mobile exogenous chemicals, are provided for treatment of plants, wherein the composition comprises the exogenous chemical and an enhancing agent consisting of an anthraquinone or substituted anthraquinone. Specific compositions contain herbicides, particularly N-phosphonomethylglycine and herbicidal derivatives thereof, i.e., glyphosate. The compositions exhibit enhanced effectiveness compared to compositions in which the enhancing agent is not present. Also provided are processes for applying an exogenous chemical with an anthraquinone or substituted anthraquinone enhancing agent to achieve enhanced biological effectiveness.
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