Hesperaloe extract for foliar use
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorsThomas G. Shannon, Bo Shi, Ning Wei
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Abstract
Disclosed are natural surfactant compositions comprising saponins derived from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe. The saponins are useful in the formulation of natural surfactant compositions and may be combined with other natural surfactants, such as alkyl polyglucosides active. The surfactant compositions may be used in agricultural composition, particularly aqueous foliar sprays, to improve the wetting properties of one or more active agents.
Claims9
A natural composition for foliar application comprising one or more saponins extracted from a non-woody plant of the genus Hesperaloe, a surfactant and an active agent selected from a pesticide, insecticide, acaricide, fungicide, nematocide, disinfectant, herbicide, fertilizer, or micronutrient, wherein the one or more saponins comprise 25(27)-dehydrofucreastatin, 5(6),25(27)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, 5(6)-disdehydroyuccaloiside C, or mixtures thereof.
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