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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 26, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 29, 1998
Alan M Kinnersley, East Lansing, MI (US);
Auxien Corporation, Lansing, MI (US);
Abstract
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.