Encapsulation of herbicides to reduce crop injury
US9877478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N37/26
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of reducing injury to crop foliage and achieving weed control using encapsulated acetamide herbicides are described. Herbicidal microcapsules comprising herbicide core material and a shell wall encapsulating the core material are also described. The microcapsules provide reduced crop injury through controlled herbicide release.
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