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Growth regulation process
Assignee: Rhone Poulenc Nederland BV
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Filing: 1972-01-20
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1992-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A growth regulation process involving certain phosphonic acid compounds having the general formula: The growth regulation process of the present invention relates mainly, though not entirely, to the inducement of an ethylene response or ethylene-type response in plants and part thereof including, but not limited to, stems, roots, leaves, flowers, buds, and harvested as well as unharvested fruit. The method of the present invention produces a wide variety of plant growth responses including: 1. Increasing yields 2. Auxin activity 3. Inhibition of terminal growth, control of apical dominance, increase in branching and increase in tillering 4. Changing bi chemical composition of plant or portions thereof 5. Abscission of foliage, flowers and fruit 6. Hastening ripening and color promotion in fruit 7. Increasing flowering and fruiting 8. Abortion or inhibition of flowering and seed development 9. Prevention of lodging 10. Stimulation of seed germination and breaking of dormancy 11. Resistance to freeze injury 12. Hormone or epinasty effects 13. Interaction with other growth regulators 14. Interaction with herbicides 15. Disease resistance.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D Fritz
- 👤 Wilbur F Evans
- 👤 Anson R Cooke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:32
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07F; C07F9/00; C07F9/02; C07F9/28; C07F9/38; C07F9/40; A; A01; A01N; A01N27/00; A01N57/00; A01N57/18; A01N57/20; C07F9/547; C07F9/553; C07F9/572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 80
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
THE METHOD OF HASTENING RIPENING IN UNPICKED FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO THE UNPICKED FRUIT, AN EFFECTIVE BUT NON-PHYTOTOXIC AMOUNT OF 2-CHLOROETHYL-PHOSPHONIC ACID IN ORDER TO HSTEN RIPENING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
28 words
THE METHOD OF HASTENING RIPENING IN UNPICKED FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO THE UNPICKED FRUIT, AN EFFECTIVE BUT NON-PHYTOTOXIC AMOUNT OF 2-CHLOROETHYL-PHOSPHONIC ACID IN ORDER TO HSTEN RIPENING
Claim 3
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of hastening ripening in unpicked fruit which comprises applying to the unpicked fruit, an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethyl-phosphonic acid in order to hasten ripening
Claim 4
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of hastening ripening in unpicked fruit which comprises applying to the unpicked fruit, an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethyl-phosphonic acid in order to hasten ripening
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is tomato.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is pineapple.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is apple.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruits are citrus fruits.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is cherry.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is cranberry.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is blueberry.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is cantaloupe.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is grape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is figs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is coffee.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is olives.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is peaches.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is plums.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is pears.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fruit is cane. 141
Claim 21
Independent Claim
29 words
The method of accelerating maturation in unpicked fruit which comprises applying to the unpicked fruit, , an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve maturation.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
29 words
The method of accelerating maturation in unpicked fruit which comprises applying to the unpicked fruit, , an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve maturation.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is tomato.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is pineapple.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is apple.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruits are citrus fruits.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is cherry.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is cranberry.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is blueberry.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is cantaloupe.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is grape.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is figs.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is coffee.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is olives.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is peaches.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is plums.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is pears.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the fruit is cane.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of promoting color in unpicked fruit which comprises applying to the unpicked fruit, an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve color promotion in fruit.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of promoting color in unpicked fruit which comprises applying to the unpicked fruit, an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve color promotion in fruit.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is tomato.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is pineapple.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is apple.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruits are citrus fruits.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is cherry.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is cranberry.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is blueberry.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is cantaloupe.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is grape.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is figs.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is coffee.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is olives.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is peaches.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is plums.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is pears.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the fruit is cane.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of hastening ripening in leaves which comprises applying to the leaves an effective but nonphytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to hasten ripening in leaves.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of hastening ripening in leaves which comprises applying to the leaves an effective but nonphytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to hasten ripening in leaves.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of accelerating maturation in leaves which comprises applying to the leaves an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve maturation in leaves.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
28 words
The method of accelerating maturation in leaves which comprises applying to the leaves an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve maturation in leaves.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
29 words
The method of promoting color in leaves which comprises applying to the leaves an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve color promotion in leaves.
Claim 62
Independent Claim
29 words
The method of promoting color in leaves which comprises applying to the leaves an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve color promotion in leaves.
Claim 63
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of hastening ripening in plant parts which comprises applying to the plants parts an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to hasten ripening in plant parts.
Claim 64
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of hastening ripening in plant parts which comprises applying to the plants parts an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to hasten ripening in plant parts.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of accelerating maturation in plant parts which comprises applying to the plant parts an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to accelerate maturation in plant parts.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of accelerating maturation in plant parts which comprises applying to the plant parts an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to accelerate maturation in plant parts.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of promoting color in plant parts which comprises applying to the plant parts an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to promote color in plant parts.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
31 words
The method of promoting color in plant parts which comprises applying to the plant parts an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to promote color in plant parts.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
30 words
The method of increasing flowering in a plant which comprises applying to the plant an effective but nonphytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to increase flowering in a plant.
Claim 70
Independent Claim
30 words
The method of increasing flowering in a plant which comprises applying to the plant an effective but nonphytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to increase flowering in a plant.
Claim 71
Independent Claim
30 words
The method of increasing fruiting in a plant which comprises applying to the plant an effective but nonphytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to increase fruiting in a plant.
Claim 72
Independent Claim
30 words
The method of increasing fruiting in a plant which comprises applying to the plant an effective but nonphytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to increase fruiting in a plant.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
32 words
The method of achieving inhibition and abortion of flowering which comprises applying to a plant an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve inhibition or abortion of flowering.
Claim 74
Independent Claim
32 words
The method of achieving inhibition and abortion of flowering which comprises applying to a plant an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve inhibition or abortion of flowering.
Claim 75
Independent Claim
34 words
The method of achieving inhibition and abortion of seed development which comprises applying to a plant an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve inhibition or abortion of seed development.
Claim 76
Independent Claim
34 words
The method of achieving inhibition and abortion of seed development which comprises applying to a plant an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to achieve inhibition or abortion of seed development.
Claim 77
Independent Claim
33 words
The method of promoting resistance to freeze injury which comprises applying to the plant and parts thereof an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to promote resistance to freeze injury.
Claim 78
Independent Claim
33 words
The method of promoting resistance to freeze injury which comprises applying to the plant and parts thereof an effective but non-phytotoxic amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid in order to promote resistance to freeze injury.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
8 words
The method of claim 52 involving tobacco leaves.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
8 words
The method of claim 53 involving tobacco leaves.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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