Methods to induce drought tolerance in crops
US9730452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods for improving drought stress tolerance of a cereal grain comprising applying an effective amount of at least one gibberellin to the cereal grain during early vegetative growth stage. The present invention is also directed to methods for improving yield of a cereal grain comprising applying an effective amount of at least one gibberellin to the cereal grain during early vegetative growth stage.
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