Method to increase plant yield
OwnerJohn Hugh McCleery Wilsoninventor
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Abstract
A method for increasing crop yield using plant growth regulators is disclosed. The invention relates to plant growth regulators including but not limited to auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, ethylene and abscisic acid and any combination thereof. Auxin forms include but are not limited to phenoxy herbicide, phenoxy herbicide esters, and herbicides mixed with surfactants and fertilizers. The invention relates to the application of the plant growth regulators to seed, soil and seedlings. The invention further relates to using different application rates and combinations of the plant growth regulators to seeds, soil, seedlings and plants.
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A method for increasing plant yield comprising:
- a. planting seeds of a dicot plant in soil;
- b. germinating said seeds into plants;
- c. applying a plant growth regulator to the soil adjacent to germinated plants to produce treated plants;
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- d. growing the treated plants, whereby the yield of the treated plants is increased.
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A method for increasing plant yield comprising:
- a. treating seeds of dicot plants with a plant growth regulator;
- b. planting one or more treated seeds in soil;
- c. growing said treated seeds into plants, whereby the yield of the plants is increased.
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A product comprising:
- a plant growth regulator;
- optionally, a surfactant and a fertilizer;
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- at least one dicot seed, plant or plant part.
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