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Methods of increasing crop yield and controlling the growth of weeds using a polymer composite film

US8383549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

BAYER CROPSCIENCE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE
BAYER INNOVATION GMBH · DE

Inventors

Mark Parrish · Raleigh, US
Ralf Dujardin · Willich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 21, 2010
Grant date	Feb 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08J7/043
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of protecting a crop from weed infestation, controlling weed growth, reducing fumigant dosage in crop protection, and reducing the growth of weeds by applying a polymer composite material with or without a biocide to soil, a crop, a vegetable, a weed, or combinations thereof are provided. In an aspect, the disclosure provides for a polymer composite material including a base polymer coated with:

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