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Method for reducing freeze and chill damage in plants

US7516573B1 · kind B1 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 2005
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 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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