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Glyphosate tolerant fescue grass variety

US6423887B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2001
Grant dateJul 23, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01H5/12
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A glyphosate-tolerant tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) variety in one form known as Tomahawk RT (experimental code PST-5MU), seed used to produce the grass, and methods of using the grass plant and the seed are provided. This grass is suitable for use in lawns, golf courses, sod, and other turfs where weeds are a problem. Weed control in areas planted with the disclosed grasses can be achieved bydirect application of glyphosate herbicides.

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