Chelated plant nutrients
CA 1313592 C · Owner: Actagro, Inc. · Inventors: Marihart, John R.
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Abstract of the Invention Liquid micronutrient compositions are prepared by combining fulvic acid extracted from leonardite ore with a metal salt, a hydroxy acid and/or a hydroxy acid salt, and ammonia. The extract of leonardite ore is obtained by combination with a suitable chelant, while the subsequent combination with the metal salt and hydroxy acid/salt is accomplished in a heated aqueous medium. After allowing the desired metal chelates to form, the composition is combined with anhydrous ammonia, usually by sparging to obtain, a stable end product. The micronutrient compositions display enhanced plant uptake in both soil and foliar applications. Moreover, the compositions are …
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- Granted February 16, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 16, 2010.
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