Use of plant hormones for crop improvement

Details Use of plant hormones for crop improvement Use of plant hormones for crop improvement

1995-06-02

1997-03-25

Raymond, Richard L.

Plant protecting and regulating compositions

Plant growth regulating compositions

Plural active ingredients

504248, H01N 4338

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056144679

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods and compositions for improving crop yield. The methods involve application of auxins such as indole-3-acetamide and/or tyrptamine to plants, either as a soil amendment or a foliar spray.

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