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(S)-abscisic acid derivatives for thinning

US9872492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2016
Grant dateJan 23, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N37/42
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to the treatment of apple trees, peach trees, and grape vines with 3′-methyl-(S)-abscisic acid, 3′-propargyl-(S)-abscisic acid, and/or salts thereof in order to reduce the number of fruits on the trees or vines that grow to maturity.

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