Abstract: The composition includes extracts from fast-growing plants (including seaweeds) mixed with phospholipids and a surfactant, presented at an acidic pH. It is sprayed on crop plants as a weak watery suspension to benefit plant growth and plant immunity/defense mechanisms indirectly. The level of natural defenses against pests and disease organisms is raised by included plant elicitors, effectors and stimulants. The ecological balance of soil bacteria is affected beneficially, contributing to the holistic effect. An arthropod knock-down effect is believed to be mediated through stimulation of commensal bacteria found on the epidermis of plants and of animals.

Abstract: The specification is directed to a novel process for juice and pulp products especially suitable for acidic and difficult fruits whose juices and pulps are susceptible to browning or unpleasant catch flavours. A broad aspect of the invention involves the addition of an acidic sweetening agent whose pH is less than 7 to fruit juice or pulp. Further improvements to the product may be obtained by the chilling of the pulp or juice soon after breaking of the whole fruit occurs as well as by eliminating or preventing broken seed and skin material in the juice/pulp. The addition of pH buffers and/or pH adjusting agents may further improve the product.

Abstract: The specification is directed to a novel process for juice and pulp products especially suitable for acidic and difficult fruits whose juices and pulps are susceptible to browning or unpleasant catch flavors. A broad aspect of the invention involves the addition of an acidic sweetening agent whose pH is less than 7 to fruit juice or pulp. Further improvements to the product may be obtained by the chilling of the pulp or juice soon after breaking of the whole fruit occurs as well as by eliminating or preventing broken seed and skin material in the juice/pulp. The addition of pH buffers and/or pH adjusting agents may further improve the product.