Methods and Compositions for Reducing Stress in Plants
AssigneeCrop Microclimate Management Inc.
InventorCharles Christian Kupatt, JR.
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Abstract
The present application is directed to methods and compositions for improving growth or yield of plants by reducing stress from abiotic factors without adversely affecting photosynthesis. In one embodiment, the compositions include particulate material and one or more plant growth regulating compounds such as non-gaseous plant hormones, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, and terpenes, and mixtures thereof. The composition is applied to at least part of the surface of the plant, forming a film on the plant. The effects of abiotic factors such as heat, cold, light, and water stress may be reduced or eliminated after application of the composition, and growth or yield may be increased while photosynthesis is not adversely affected.
Claims38
A yield or growth regulating composition for plants that reduces stress from abiotic factors, the composition comprising:
- a particulate material;
- a plant growth regulating compound mixed with the particulate material;
- the plant growth regulating compound selected from the group including non-gaseous plant hormones, amino acids or amino acid derivatives, and terpenes, and mixtures thereof;
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- wherein by applying the yield or growth regulating composition to plants, the growth or yield of the plant is enhanced.
A method of making a composition for regulating growth or yield of plants, the method comprising:
- selecting a particulate material;
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- mixing a plant growth regulating compound with the particulate material, wherein the plant growth regulating compound is selected from the group including non-gaseous plant hormones, amino acids or amino acid derivatives, and terpenes, and mixtures thereof.
A method of regulating growth or yield of plants, the method comprising:
- applying an aqueous mixture of particulate material and a plant growth regulating compound to the plants, wherein the plant growth regulating compound is at least one of a non-gaseous plant hormone, an amino acid or amino acid derivative, and a terpene, and mixtures thereof;
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- utilizing the particulate material in the aqueous mixture on the plants to redirect sunlight and to generally retain portions of the aqueous mixture on the plant for a period of time.
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