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US 7,494,526 B2Granted
Plant protection and growth stimulation by nanoscalar particle folial delivery
OwnerEdward Q. Yavitzinventor
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Abstract
A technique is provided for delivering plant supportive materials to plants. The technique utilizes encapsulation of a plant growth facilitator, such as a plant nutrient, water or pesticide, in small structures that may be taken in through the stomata of plants. This enables a more efficient treatment, watering and/or feeding of plants by foliar application.
Claims19
A method of enhancing plants, comprising:
- administering to a plant a biologically active material encapsulated in a cochleate structure.
A method for treatment or feeding of plants, comprising:
- providing a plant supportive material in cochleates;
- and
- delivering the cochleates to plant cells by foliar application.
A method for treatment or feeding of plants, comprising:
- encapsulating a plant supportive material in particles having diametrical dimensions of less than about 1000 nanometers to facilitate foliar application of the plant supportive material;
- and
- applying the particles to plants.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.