Abstract:
The invention relates to the field of agriculture. It concerns an unexpected synergistic activity resulting from a combined use of peracetic acid and at least one SAR inducer for the control of pathogens into and on a plant tissue of a growing plant. Also, the invention relates to a water soluble mixture or composition (especially a powdered composition) comprising a peracetic precursor system and at least one SAR inducer, which once admixed with water, allow the control of pathogens in and onto a plant tissue of a growing plant. Also, the invention relates to uses and methods involving said water soluble mixture or composition, and a kit comprising said water soluble mixture or composition.
Abstract:
Edible seeds are sanitized with a composition comprising water, a biocidal agent and a solvent. The composition is applied to the seeds and the seeds are later dried without first rinsing the seeds. The application rate may be 15% by weight of the seeds or less. The solvent may be a water-miscible alcohol such as ethanol or propylene glycol. When sanitizing mucilaginous seeds, the composition comprises one or more alcohols in an amount effective to inhibit the release of mucilage. The composition is initially applied as a mist to mucilaginous seeds. The biocidal agent may be an oxidizer such as peracetic acid. A treatment system includes an atomizing sprayer and a dryer, for example a fixed bed forced-air dryer.