Preemergence weed control using plant portein hydrolysate
AssigneesIowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., Grain Processing Corporation
InventorsNick E. Christians, John T. Garbutt, Dianna Liu
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Abstract
A method of selectively inhibiting growth of unwanted plants in a plot of soil is provided comprising the application of a plant protein hydrolysate to the plot of soil, prior to emergence of the unwanted plants and at a concentration of application which inhibits the growth of the unwanted plants.
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A method for inhibiting growth of undesirable plants in a plot of soil comprising applying an amount of a plant protein hydrolysate to the plot of soil, prior to emergence of the unwanted plants, wherein said amount inhibits the growth of the undesirable plants by inhibiting their root development.
An herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally effective amount of a plant protein hydrolysate in combination with a compatible carrier vehicle.
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