PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS FOR PLANT TREATMENT
Disclosed herein are methods of accelerating root growth in a plant, the method comprising applying to the plant root a composition comprising a) a mixture of proteins and polypeptides, and b) a surfactant, whereby root growth is accelerated as compared to an untreated plant. Also disclosed herein are methods of improving the foliar uptake of a biologically active compound by a plant, the method comprising applying to the plant foliage a composition comprising a) a mixture of proteins and polypeptides, and b) a surfactant, whereby root growth is accelerated as compared to an untreated plant.
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20 . A method of improving the foliar uptake of a biologically active compound by a plant, the method comprising applying to the plant foliage a composition comprising a) a mixture of proteins and polypeptides, obtained from fermentation of yeast, and b) a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is non-ionic, anionic, an anionic/non-ionic surfactant blend or combinations thereof, whereby protein/surfactant composition enhances the efficacy of the biologically active compound.
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31 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the biologically active compound is selected from the group consisting of pesticides, insecticide, nutrients, fertilizers, growth regulators, herbicides, fungicides, defoliants, anti-parasitics, anti-pathogenics and combinations thereof.
32 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the penetration of the biologically active compound into the plant, plant leaf, plant foliage or combination thereof is/are improved.
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35 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the translocation of the biologically active compound into the plant, or the sticking of the biologically active compound to exterior surface of the plant, is improved.
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37 . The method of claim 36 , wherein the exterior surface of the plant is selected from the group consisting of leaves, needles, and vegetation.
38 . A method of reducing plugging within an irrigation system, comprising a) dosing the irrigation system with an aqueous composition comprising a) a mixture of proteins and polypeptides, obtained from fermentation of yeast, and b) a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is non-ionic, anionic, an anionic/non-ionic surfactant blend, or combinations thereof.
39 . The method of claim 38 , further comprising a biologically active compound selected from the group consisting of pesticides, insecticide, nutrients, fertilizers, growth regulators, herbicides, fungicides, defoliants, anti-parasitics, anti-pathogenics and combinations thereof.
40 . The method of claim 38 , wherein the dosing is performed continuously for between about 5 hours to 12 hours at a concentration of at least about 0.1 ppm.
41 . The method of claim 43 , wherein the biofouling is provided with biofilms within the irrigation system.
42 . A method of improving the wetting of soil, growth media, or a combination thereof, the method comprising applying to the soil, growth media, or a combination thereof an aqueous composition, comprising a) a mixture of proteins and polypeptides, obtained from fermentation of yeast, and b) a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is non-ionic, anionic, an anionic/non-ionic surfactant blend, or combinations thereof.
43 . The method of claim 46 , further comprising a biologically active compound selected from the group consisting of pesticides, insecticide, nutrients, fertilizers, growth regulators, herbicides, fungicides, defoliants, anti-parasitics, anti-pathogenics and combinations thereof.
44 . The method of claim 46 , wherein the composition is applied through a spray irrigation system, drip irrigation system or combination thereof.