Method of increasing grain yield in field corn by application of triacontanol
AssigneePurdue Research Foundation
InventorAlvin J. Ohlrogge
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Abstract
A field corn specific method of treatment with 1-triacontanol [CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.28 CH.sub.2 OH] which produces a significant yield increase is disclosed. The method teaches that the stage of plant maturity is the key to the attainment of increased yields in field corn. Foliar applied rates from about 2 mg per acre to about 56 mg per acre are equally effective, which makes widespread commercial farm use practical.
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The method of enhancing the grain yield of a field corn crop by applying triacontanol to the foliage of a corn plant at a rate of less than 112 mg per acre and at a growth stage of the corn plant after tassel initiation inside the corn plant.
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