Donlar Corporation

Emerald Bioagriculture Corporation

Auxein Corporation

Auxien Corporation

Alan M Kinnersley

Larry P Koskan

Abdul R Meah

Sarah E Daniels

David J Strom

Cheng-Yuh Kinnersley

Robert J Ross

John McIntyre

Robert D Coleman

David J Harms

Kristine L Crabtree

John L McIntyre

Brooks A Bauer

The present invention provides methods for mitigating the effects of plant stress. Plant stress mitigating compounds and compositions comprising gamma aminobutyric acid and glutamic acid are also described.

Method to mitigate plant stress

Methods for increasing the resistance of a plant to the effects of plant stress utilizing glycolic acid, a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof, are described. Methods for stimulating plant growth utilizing an ammonium salt of glycolic acid are also described. Further described are methods for stimulating microbial growth utilizing selected amounts of glycolic acid, a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof.

Methods of treating plants with glycolic acid

Compositions including glutamic acid and either glycolic acid or polyglycolic acid, salts of these compounds or combinations thereof are described as are such compositions that include a calcium salt, preferably calcium nitrate. Methods of treating a plant including treating the plant or seed with a composition including glutamic acid and either glycolic acid or polyglycolic acid, salts of the aforementioned compounds or combinations thereof, and optionally a calcium salt, are also described. The methods and compositions of the present invention are advantageous in increasing plant productivity, including helping plants resist the effects of a wide variety of plant stresses. Methods of stimulating microbial growth with the compositions of the present invention are also provided.

Method for increasing plant productivity using glutamic acid and glycolic acid

Compositions including glutamic acid and either glycolic acid or polyglycolic acid are described as are such compositions that include a calcium salt, preferably calcium nitrate. Methods of treating a plant including treating the plant or seed with a composition including glutamic acid and either glycolic acid or polyglycolic acid are also described. Methods of treating a plant including treating the plant or seed with a composition that includes glutamic acid, a calcium salt and either glycolic acid or polyglycolic acid are also described. The methods and compositions of the present invention are advantageous in increasing plant productivity, including helping plants resist environmental stresses.

Method for increasing plant productivity using glutamic acid and

Methods for retarding plant growth are described. The methods include treating a plant with 2-aminobutyric acid or a salt thereof, 3-aminobutyric acid or a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof. The compounds may be combined with an additional active agent. The additional active agent may include, for example, a fertilizer, pesticide or an herbicide.

Methods for regulating plant growth

The specification describes combinations of fertilizer with certain organic compounds to increase fertilizer efficiency, plant productivity, growth, and nutrient accumulation. These beneficial effects are accomplished using combinations of a fertilizer and an amino acid selected from .gamma.-aminobutyric acid, glutamic acid, and a mixture of .gamma.-aminobutyric acid and glutamic acid. A source of proteinaceous amino acids and a carbon skeleton may also be used with the fertilizer and the amino acid. The specification describes compositions and methods employing such combinations to take advantage of their beneficial effects.

Method for increasing fertilizer efficiency

Seedling development is enhanced by applying to the seeds, for example corn and soybeans, a water-soluble, non-aromatic polyamino acid such as polyaspartic acid. Time to germination is decreased, and rate of seedling development is increased. The composition may be applied to the seeds with a liquid or solid carrier or in combination with other seed treatments, such as nutrients and pesticides.

Seed treatment composition and method

Water-soluble polyorganic acids having a molecular size of more than 1,500 Daltons enhance plant fertilizer uptake when supplied to the plant, usually in the root feeding zone or through foliar mechanisms. Particularly suitable for this purpose are the polyamino acids such as polyaspartic acid and copolymers thereof.

Method for more efficient uptake of plant growth nutrients

Water-soluble poly(organic acids) having a molecular size of more than 1,500 Daltons enhance fertilizer uptake and promote plant growth. Particularly suitable for this purpose are the poly(amino acids) such as poly(aspartic acid) and copolymers thereof.

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East Lansing, MI, United States of America

Alan M Kinnersley