Compositions of volatile organic compounds and methods of use thereof
US8425946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating, inhibiting or preventing the developing of a plant pathogenic disease. The compositions comprise volatile organic compounds effective to inhibit the growth of, or kill pathogenic microbes, including Ganoderma boninense. Invention compositions are especially useful in preventing and treating basal stem rot in the oil palm, and can be applied in the vicinity of the plant or used to sterilize the plant growth medium prior to or concurrent with plant growth therein.
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