Composition, method, and apparatus for protecting plants from injury caused by frost or freezing temperatures
US7022651B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N25/16
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a composition, method, and apparatus for protecting plants from injury caused by frost or freezing temperatures by applying an insulating foam to the surface of plants. Plants are sprayed with a foam formed from a pre-emulsion concentrate comprising a vegetable oil, an emulsifier, and a forming agent. The pre-emulsion concentrate is mixed with water and aerated to form a foam. The foam is then directed onto the surfaces of the plant to be covered.
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