Abstract:
A seed or seedling is coated with a least one rosin-based resin and optionally, a second binder, which is for instance a biodegradable polymer. The seed coating composition is characterized by a dust value, as measured using a Heubach dustmeter device according to Euroseeds reference method “Assessment of free floating dust and abrasion particles of treated seeds as a parameter of the quality of treated seeds”, which is lower by at least 30% as compared to an analogous binder-free composition that does not contain the rosin-based resin.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods of improving germination rates of plants/crops, as well as preventing or arresting water evaporation loss from targeted soil areas, which allows for improved water usage efficiency by crops, plants, grasses, vegetation, etc.
Abstract:
A slurry suspension is provided, which comprises (a) carbonaceous material particles having an average diameter D50 comprised between 0.1 μm and 200 μm; (b) an organic compound comprising at least one amine group; and (c) an organic phase.
Abstract:
A slurry suspension comprises: a) carbonaceous material particles having an average diameter D50 comprised between 0.1 μm and 200 μm; b) a non-ionic surfactant; c) an aqueous phase; and d) an organic phase.
Abstract:
Agricultural compositions comprising a non-pesticide choline salt or a non-ammonium water conditioning agent, optionally, a polysaccharide, optionally, a dispersant or surfactant, and optionally, water, as well as methods of making and applications thereof.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a liquid biofuel comprising carbonaceous material particles having a D50 ranging from 0.1 μm to 200 μm suspended in a liquid biodiesel composition.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for increasing the growth of a plant by contacting a seed of the plant with a composition comprising a cationic guar having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons. The present invention also provides a seed treated with a cationic guar having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for treating seeds which may be used, in particular, for coating grains.The treatment process of the invention is a process for treating, in particular for coating, seeds, comprising at least: a step of dispersing, in an aqueous medium, a hydratable compound, the hydratable compound being present in the dispersion at a concentration of at least 4.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the dispersion, and a step of bringing the dispersion thus obtained into contact with seeds.
Abstract:
Disclosed are soil additives capable of hydrophilizing soil particles and/or increase available water capacity in soil. The soil additive are capable of increasing the available water content/capacity (AWC) in soils, the additive in one embodiment comprising a polymer composition having a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion, wherein the hydrophobic portion of the copolymer binds with the soil particle surface and the hydrophilic portion of the copolymer can bind with water. This results in the prevention, arrest or decelerated loss of water from the targeted area, for example the plant root zone, which allows for improved water usage efficiency by plants, grasses, vegetation, etc.
Abstract:
A composition comprising peat moss and one or more alkoxylates selected from the group consisting of alcohol alkoxylates and alkylphenol alkoxylates and, optionally, one or more polysaccharides, for example guars and/or guar derivatives. A synergistic effect of a combination of the alkoxylates and the polysaccharides was discovered. A method of preparing the peat moss composition and a method of using it are also disclosed.