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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2008
Applicants:
Karen S. Arthur, Plano, TX (US);
Frank Gonzales, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Michael Seitz, Dublin, CA (US);
Inventors:
Karen S. Arthur, Plano, TX (US);
Frank Gonzales, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Michael Seitz, Dublin, CA (US);
Assignee:
Valent U.S.A., Corporation, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 59/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising a pesticidal agent, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a graft copolymer, and a plasticizer. In one embodiment of the invention, PVA-compatible polymer emulsions are employed. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions for protecting seeds from pests.