Alkali Metal Or Alkaline Earth Metal Patents (Class 424/665)
  • Method for preventing frost damage to plants
    Patent number: 4834899
    Abstract: A method for preventing frost damage to plants, comprising applying a bactericide to the surfaces of the plants in an amount sufficient to effectively eliminate several species of ice-nucleation active (INA) bacteria, thereby reducing the temperature at which frost damage occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventor: Robert R. Klevecz