US3712802A
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Composition and method for treating plants and trees
Assignee: Marketing and Research Services Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-02
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1989-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A GROWTH PROMOTING COMPOSITION INFLUENCING GROWTH AND YIELD OF ORNAMENTAL AND FOOD-PRODUCING PLANTS AND VEGETABLES IS PROVIDED BY CONTROLLED OXIDATION OF PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED PROTEINACEOUS MATERIALS. A CORRELATION HAS BEEN OBSERVED BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND THE FORMATION OF ALPHAKETO ACIDS IN THE PRODUCT. THE COMPOSITION HAS ALSO BEEN FOUND TO UNEXPECTEDLY LEND SUBSTANTIAL FREEZE RESISTANCE TO PLANTS. IT HAS BEEN HYPOTHESIZED THAT THE COMPOSITION ACTS AS AN INITIATOR OR "TRIGGER" FOR PLANT METABOLIC REACTIONS.
Inventors
- 👤 R Grybek
- 👤 F Johnston
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 04:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N37/00; A01N37/42; A01N63/00; A01N63/50
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |