Ascophyllum active ingredient compositions for modulating plant characteristrics
AssigneeHeliae Development, LLC
InventorsSandip Shinde, Manikandadas Mathilakathu Madathil
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Abstract
Methods of improving characteristics of plants and soil by administering an effective amount of a Ascophyllum based composition in low concentration applications are disclosed.
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A method of enhancing a plant comprising administering to the plant a composition comprising Ascophyllum in an amount that is effective to enhance at least one characteristic in the plant compared to a substantially identical untreated plant, wherein the characteristic is selected from increased root growth, increased total plant biomass, improved resistance to salt stress, improved resistance to temperature stress, and improved resistance to chlorosis.
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A method of preparing a liquid composition comprising Ascophyllum extracts comprising the steps of:
- a. Subjecting Ascophyllum nodosum cells to an extraction process;
- b. Separating the extracted aqueous and biomass fractions;
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- c. Diluting the liquid composition with water to a concentration of aqueous extract in the range of 0.0001-0.01% by weight.
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A liquid composition for enhancing at least one characteristic of a plant, the composition comprising a concentration of 0.0001-0.01% by weight of a Ascophyllum nodosum extract, wherein the at least one characteristic of the plant is selected from increased root growth, increased total plant biomass, improved resistance to salt stress, improved resistance to temperature stress, and improved resistance to chlorosis.
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