Compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of disease in plants
AssigneePreservation Sciences, Inc.
InventorPaul Winniczuk
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Abstract
Non-toxic, naturally derived and economical compositions for treating and preventing bacterial or fungal disease in plants, especially citrus canker, wherein such compositions include various combinations of d-limonene, wax and monohydric alcohol are provided. Methods for making and using such compositions are also provided.
Claims21
A composition in the form of an aqueous solution for treating and preventing disease in plants comprising wax, d-limonene, and monohydric alcohol.
A method of manufacturing a composition for treating or preventing disease in citrus trees comprising the following steps:
- (a) adding monohydric alcohol to water and mixing;
- (b) heating the alcohol and water mixture;
- (c) adding d-limonene and mixing;
- (d) heating the monohydric alcohol, d-limonene and water combination;
- (e) adding wax and mixing further;
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- (f) heating the monohydric alcohol, d-limonene, wax and water mixture
A method of treating bacterial or fungal disease in a citrus tree comprising applying to said citrus tree a composition which comprises from about 0.005 to about 5.0% wax, from about 0.5 to about 20% d-limonene, and from about 0.5 to about 15% monohydric alcohol, all by weight.
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