Vase-added compositions for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration rates
OwnerMark William Hamersky, Steven Daryl Smithinventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration and thereby extending the period of time in which cut flowers can be displayed before senescence produces a flower which has exceeded its aesthetic value. The compositions of the present invention comprise: a) from about 0.1% by weight, of a source of energy; b) from about 5 ppm by weight, of one or more antimicrobials; c) from about 1 ppm by weight, of a buffer; and d) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.
Claims41
A composition for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration, said composition comprising:
- a) from about 0.5% by weight, of a source of energy;
- b) from about 0.05 % by weight, of one or more antimicrobials;
- and
- c) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.
An aqueous composition for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration, said composition comprising:
- a) from about 0.1% by weight, of a source of energy;
- b) from about 5 ppm by weight, of one or more antimicrobials;
- c) from about 1 ppm by weight, of a buffer;
- and
- d) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.
An aqueous composition for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration, said composition comprising:
- a) from about 0.1% by weight, of a source of energy;
- b) from about 1 ppm by weight, of an antimicrobial system, said system comprising:
- i) from 1% to 99% by weight, of said system, of one or more isothiazolone antimicrobials;
- ii) from 1% to 99% by weight, of said system, of one or more antimicrobials having the formula:
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- wherein R1 and R2 are each independently C8-C20 linear or branched alkyl, benzyl, and mixtures thereof;
- R3 and R4 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl, and mixtures thereof;
- X is an anion of sufficient charge to provide electronic neutrality;
- c) from about 10 ppm by weight, of a buffer;
- and
- d) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.
A non-liquid composition for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration, said composition comprising:
- a) from about 75% by weight, of a source of energy;
- b) from about 0.05% by weight, of one or more antimicrobials;
- c) from about 0.01% by weight, of a buffer;
- and
- d) the adjunct ingredients.
A granular composition for dilution by a carrier, said composition for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration, said composition comprising:
- a) from about 75% by weight, of a source of energy;
- b) from about 0.01% by weight, of an antimicrobial system, said system comprising:
- i) from 1% to 99% by weight, of said system, of one or more isothiazolone antimicrobials;
- ii) from 1% to 99% by weight, of said system, of one or more antimicrobials having the formula:
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- wherein R1 and R2 are each independently C8-C20 linear or branched alkyl, benzyl, and mixtures thereof;
- R3 and R4 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl, and mixtures thereof;
- X is an anion of sufficient charge to provide electronic neutrality;
- c) from about 0.98% by weight, of a buffer;
- and
- d) the balance adjunct ingredients.
A method for enhancing the longevity of cut flowers comprising the step of contacting the cut ends of said cut flowers with a vase additive solution, said solution comprising:
- a) from about 75% by weight, of a source of energy;
- b) from about 0.01% by weight, of an antimicrobial system, said system comprising:
- i) from 1% to 99% by weight, of said system, of one or more isothiazolone antimicrobials;
- ii) from 1% to 99% by weight, of said system, of one or more antimicrobials having the formula:
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- wherein R1 and R2 are each independently C8-C20 linear or branched alkyl, benzyl, and mixtures thereof;
- R3 and R4 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl, and mixtures thereof;
- X is an anion of sufficient charge to provide electronic neutrality;
- c) from about 0.98% by weight, of a buffer;
- and
- d) the balance adjunct ingredients.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.