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Method for increasing the sucrose content of growing plants
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract The sucrose content of sugar cane plants is increased by treating the plants, prior to harvest, with an alkylaminodi(methylphosphonic acid) or salts thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Clark A Porter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:08
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A METHOD FOR INCREASING THE SUCROSE CONTENT OF SUGAR CANE PLANTS WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO SAID PLANTS, FROM ABOUT 2 TO 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO HARVEST, AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF A COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA
Claim 2
Independent Claim
35 words
A METHOD FOR INCREASING THE SUCROSE CONTENT OF SUGAR CANE PLANTS WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO SAID PLANTS, FROM ABOUT 2 TO 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO HARVEST, AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF A COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein application is at a rate of from about 0.1 to 5.0 pounds per acre.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein application is made from about 3 to 7 weeks prior to harvest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as defined in claim 2 wherein application is made from about 3 to 7 weeks prior to harvest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein the compound is methylaminodi(methylphosphonic acid).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein the compound is ethylaminodi(methylphosphonic acid).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein the compound is 2-chlorethylaminodi(methylphosphonic acid).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein the compound is alkali metal salt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein the compound is an ammonium or lower alkylamine salt.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |