Methods and compositions for improving plant health
AssigneeMonsanto Technology LLC
InventorsMuhammad Bhatti, Ronald J. Brinker, Gerald M. Dill, Jr., Paul C. C. Feng, Sio-Wai Hoi, Jennifer L. Jacobs, John Pitkin
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.
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A method for reducing or preventing yellow flash in a plant, comprising contacting the plant with dicamba or a product of DMO-mediated metabolism thereof in an amount that reduces or prevents the yellow flash.
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