Compositions comprising allyl sulfide and a surfactant and methods of using same
AssigneeState of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
InventorEtti OR
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Abstract
In one aspect of the invention, provided herein an agricultural composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of a sulfide compound and of a surfactant. Further, a method of using the composition of the invention such as for enhancing or inducing bud break in a plant, is provided.
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A composition comprising a sulfide compound and a surfactant;
- wherein:
- (i) a weight per weight (w/w) ratio between said sulfide compound and said surfactant is between 20:1 and 1:2;
- (ii) said surfactant comprises an alkylated poly(ethylene glycol-co-propylene glycol) including any derivative thereof, and is substantially devoid of an alkyl amine surfactant;
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- (iii) said sulfide compound comprises an alkyl sulfide, an alkenyl sulfide or both.
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A kit comprising a first component comprising a sulfide compound and a second component comprising a surfactant;
- wherein said surfactant comprises an alkylated poly(ethylene glycol-co-propylene glycol) including any derivative thereof;
- and wherein said sulfide compound comprises an alkyl sulfide, an alkenyl sulfide, or both.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.