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Concentrated, water-soluble, granular plant growth regulator formulation and methods for use of same

US6984609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2002
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L5/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water-soluble granular composition including at least 40% of at least one plant growth regulator, at least one binder, at least one disaccharide and at least one surfactant; as well as methods for making and using the composition are disclosed. The water-soluble granular composition advantageously improves preparation of a solid plant growth regulator formulation for spray application, as such composition swiftly dissolves, is easily metered for application, can be more highly concentrated and is dust-free. A presently preferred water-soluble granular composition includes at least 40% of at least one gibberellin as the plant growth regulator.

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