Preemergence weed control using dipeptides from corn gluten hydrolysate
AssigneesIowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., Grain Processing Corporation
InventorsNick E. Christians, John T. Garbutt, Dianna Liu
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Abstract
A composition useful as a selective preemergence herbicide is provided, comprising an effective amount of a dipeptide selected from the group consisting of Gln-Gln, Ala-Asn, Ala-Gln, Gly-Ala, Ala-Ala and mixtures thereof, in combination with a compatible carrier vehicle.
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A method for selectively inhibiting the growth of undesirable plants in a plot of soil comprising applying an amount of a dipeptide selected from the group consisting of Gln-Gln, Ala-Asn, Ala-Gln, Gly-Ala, Ala-Ala and mixtures thereof, to the plot of soil prior to the emergence of the undesirable plants, wherein said amount is effective to inhibit the growth of the undesirable plants by inhibiting their root development.
A preemergence herbicidal composition comprising an herbicidally effective amount of a dipeptide selected from the group consisting of Gln-Gln, Ala-Asn, Ala-Gln, Gly-Ala, Ala-Ala and mixtures thereof, in combination with a compatible carrier vehicle.
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