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Cropping systems for managing weeds

US7939721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2007
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N61/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.

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