Micronutrient compositions containing zinc and systems and methods of using same
US9938201B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC05G3/60
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A chelated zinc adjuvant composition includes water, an effective amount of a micronutrient consisting of zinc chelated with an organic acid and an organic amine, a mono-, di- or polysaccharide and an alkyl polysaccharide. The adjuvant has a pH of up to 6.5. When admixed with a pesticide capable of precipitating with the zinc, due to the zinc being chelated, the zinc is prevented from precipitating with the pesticide and is available for uptake. When the adjuvant composition is applied in seed, soil, foliage or fruit applications, zinc uptake is improved.
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