Use of nitrapyrin for improved plant growth and development
OwnerAmy Burton, Elizabeth Waller +1inventors
InventorsAmy Burton, Elizabeth Waller, Kuide Qin
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to biostimulant compositions containing nitrapyrin and finding particular utility in agricultural uses, e.g., being directly applied to soil and/or plant parts, alone or in combination with fertilizers to promote plant growth. More particularly, the subject matter is directed to methods of applying nitrapyrin at an effective rate that is much lower than rates typically used to elicit nitrification inhibition when applied to target areas containing plants of cultivated crops.
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A method of promoting plant growth of cultivated plants, the method comprising the steps of:
- a.) obtaining a biostimulant composition comprising nitrapyrin in an amount of about 1% to about 50% by weight based on the total weight of the biostimulant composition;
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- b.) applying the biostimulant composition to a target area,
- wherein the biostimulant composition is applied in an amount effective to cause a biostimulating effect, and
- wherein said method promotes plant growth of cultivated plants present in the target area.
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