Plant growth regulators
AssigneeMonsanto Company
InventorRobert K. Howe
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Abstract
A novel class of ortho or meta-alkoxycarbonylbenzyltrialkylphosphonium salts are prepared and demonstrate useful plant growth regulation when applied to desirable plants. Representative of this class of compounds is m-methoxycarbonylbenzyltributylphosphonium bromide.
Claims2
A method of regulating the natural growth or development of dicotyledonous plants which comprises applying to said plant an effective plant growth regulating amount of m-methoxycarbonylbenzyltributylphosphonium bromide or o-methoxycarbonylbenzyltributylphosphonium chloride.
A plant growth regulating composition comprising an adjuvant and an effective plant growth regulating amount of m-methoxycarbonylbenzyltributylphosphonium bromide or o-methoxycarbonylbenzyltributylphosphonium chloride.
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