980015: Compositions and Methods for Protecting Cultivated Plants from Herbicidal Injury

Description:

Michigan State University’s invention is a composition for protecting cultivated plants and is comprised of an herbicide and a repellant adjuvant that reduces retention of the composition on the foliage of the cultivated plant.

 

Benefits

·         Protects cultivated plants from herbicidal damage

·         Especially useful when a plant is at a vulnerable stage of growth

·         Potential to reduce volume of herbicides utilized in a spray operation due to decrease in foliar retention

 

Applications

This technology would be useful as a herbicide for cultivated crops, such as turfgrass, food plants, ornamental plants, and garden plants.

 

IP Protection Status

U.S. patents 6,235,682 and 6,935,569; other patents pending

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For Information, Contact:

Thomas Herlache
Assistant Director
Michigan State University - Test
517-355-2186
herlache@msu.edu