Method for regulating plant growth

Details Method for regulating plant growth Method for regulating plant growth

1988-03-22

1990-09-18

Springer, David B.

Chemistry: fertilizers

Processes and products

Forms or conditioning

548544, 548545, 548548, A01N 3732

Patent

active

049575376

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a new plant growth regulating composition which comprises, as an active ingredient, a selected succinamide compounds, maleimide compounds, succinic anhydride compounds, maleic anhydride compounds of general formula: ##STR1## if preferably, along with ethephon. In this invention, the plant growth regulating composition has the effect of plant growth controlling activity (herbicidal activity) and an abscission layer forming activity for a fruit harvest aid, and the said plant growth regulating composition does not cause hazards such as defoliation and injuries to the fruit surface, nor does it affect immature fruit, but acts specifically on matured fruit and promptes formation of abscission layer that aids in the separation of matured fruit.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2865730 (1958-12-01), Gates et al.
patent: 4191555 (1980-03-01), Kliegman
patent: 4643762 (1987-02-01), Ward
Bulletin-Plant Growth Regulator, vol. 13, No. 3, Jul.-Sep. 1985, pp. 7-13.
George C. Martin, "Mechanical Fruit Harvest: Resources, Energy Conduction, and Use of Loosening Agents".

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