Compounds, compositions and methods for crop enhancement
A novel compound, 1,2-dimethyl-4-dimethylaminomethyl-5-hydroxy benzimidazole, an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and an agriculturally acceptable solvate thereof, for crop enhancement is provided. Related compositions and methods are also provided.
1. The compound 1,2-dimethyl-4-dimethylaminomethyl-5-hydroxy benzimidazole, an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, or an agriculturally acceptable solvate thereof.
2. A composition comprising 1,2-dimethyl-4-dimethylaminomethyl-5-hydroxy benzimidazole, an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, or an agriculturally acceptable solvate thereof; and an agriculturally acceptable carrier.
3. A method for crop enhancement, the method comprising exposing a plant to an effective amount of 1,2-dimethyl 4-dimethylaminomethyl-5-hydroxy benzimidazole, an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, or an agriculturally acceptable solvate thereof.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein exposing the plant comprises spray treatment.
5. The method of claim 3 wherein exposing the plant comprises soil treatment.
6. The method of claim 3 wherein exposing the plant comprises seed treatment.
7. The method of claim 3 wherein exposing the plant comprises hydroponic treatment.
8. The method of claim 3 wherein the method further comprises exposing the plant to a fertilizer.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the fertilizer is selected from the group consisting of the following combinations: nitrogen (4%), phosphorous (P2O5) (18%), potassium (K2O) (6%), zinc (1%), manganese (1%), boron (0.05%), and copper (0.1%); nitrogen (2%), phosphorous (P2O5) (30%), potassium (K2O) (6%), zinc (3%), manganese (1%), boron (1%), and copper (1%); and nitrogen (0%), phosphorous (P2O5) (38%), potassium (K2O) (8%), zinc (5%), manganese (2%), and copper (1%).
10. The method of claim 3 wherein the plant is wheat, corn, canola or soybean.
11. The method of claim 3 wherein the compound is formulated in an aqueous solution and the solution is applied at a concentration of 10 to 50 ppm.
12. The method of claim 3 wherein the method is adapted to enhance input use efficiency, improve plant quality, improve plant vigor, improve plant yield and/or an improve tolerance to stress factors.