Method for reducing freeze and chill damage in plants
US7516573B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G13/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are methods for blocking radiation to horticultural crops in order to reduce light-induced freeze and chill damage which involve treating the surface of the horticultural crops with an effective amount of one or more particulate materials.
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