Supported fluridone compositions and methods
AssigneeSePRO Corporation
InventorsMichael D. Netherland, Steve D. Cockreham
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Abstract
Described are preferred solid formulations of fluridone having advantageous fluridone release profiles. Preferred formulations comprise carriers including attapulgite and/or bentonite clay. Also described are methods of using and manufacturing such compositions.
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A herbicidal composition, comprising fluridone loaded on a solid carrier comprising aggregate particles containing attapulgite or bentonite.
A method for controlling aquatic plants which comprises introducing into a body of water a herbicidal formulation comprising fluridone loaded on a solid carrier comprising aggregate particles containing attapulgite or bentonite.
A method of manufacturing a herbicidal composition, comprising loading fluridone on a solid carrier comprising aggregate particles containing attapulgite or bentonite.
A quick release fluridone herbicidal composition, comprising fluridone loaded on a solid carrier comprising aggregate particles, wherein said composition is effective to release at least about 20% of the loaded fluridone within seven days after immersion in static water.
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