Abstract: Seed coatings and coated seeds as provided herein include at least one fungicide and at least one VAM fungus-enhancing composition. Coated seeds exhibit enhanced growth due to depression or elimination of undesirable fungi coupled with either enhanced growth of VAM fungus or lack of detrimental fungicide effect on VAM fungus.
Abstract: A method and compositions for increasing ectomycorrhizal colonization of the roots of trees using an alkali metal formononetinate, formononetin or mixtures thereof is described. The method enhances the growth of healthy and impaired trees.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 6, 2004
Date of Patent:
February 21, 2006
Assignee:
Vamtech, LLC
Inventors:
Michael P. Amaranthus, Muraleedharan G. Nair, Taylor C. Reid