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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 20, 1997
Teruo Urano, Sano, JP;
Hiroshi Miyaji, Utsunomiya, JP;
Murakashi Lime Industry Co., Ltd, Tochigi Prefecture, JP;
Abstract
In order to prevent biological lesions of plants caused by deficiency in calcium, the present invention is directed to provide a method of preparing at low cost a composition containing saccharides, organic acids and high content calcium component for spraying on plant leaves or fruits. Into an aqueous solution containing glucose and an organic acid, calcium hydroxide or a substance capable of forming calcium hydroxide upon hydration in an aqueous solution is dissolved. The organic acid is at least one selected from formic acid, acetic acid and propionic acid. The adding order of glucose and organic acid to water is not restricted, and the concurrent addition is allowed. The calcium hydroxide is added finally. The amount of glucose is from 15 wt. % to 40 wt. % of water and that of the organic acid is from 3 wt. % to less than 20 wt. % of water.