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Method for regulating plant growth

CA 1312476 C · Owner: Cpc International, Inc. · Inventors: Scott, Taylor Iii; Yopp, John H.; Whitten, George H.

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A process for increasing the rate of plant growth. Plants are treated with one or more acids, which are condensation products of glycolic and/or L-lactic acid. These acids also increase the concentration of chlorophyll, increase the rate of new plant formation when plants are propagated by tissue culture decrease, the amount of added nutrients required for plant growth and protect, plants against the toxic effects of salts. Certain of the acids are useful for increasing the rate of root formation in the plant. -36-

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  • Granted January 12, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 12, 2010.
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FiledApril 6, 1988
GrantedJanuary 12, 1993
Term endedJanuary 12, 2010
Patent numberCA 1312476 C
Classification (IPC)A01N37/12 +2 more

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19891992199519982001200420072010Application filedApril 6, 1988Patent grantedJan 12, 1993Term endedJan 12, 2010

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