Compositions and methods comprising terpenes or terpene mixtures selected from thymol, eugenol, geraniol, citral, and l-carvone
US9439416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions comprising terpenes which are particularly suitable for treating plant infections, to methods of making such compositions, and to methods of using them. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising terpenes and hollow glucan particles or cell wall particles and methods for preparing such compositions; such compositions increase terpene stability and activity and provide a suitable carrier for the terpenes. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions in the medical, veterinary and agricultural fields. In particular, the terpenes disclosed are thymol, eugenol, geraniol, citral and L-carvone.
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