Dispersible adhesive granules

摘要

A process for treating foliage by retaining an active agent in contact with the foliage is provided that includes the application of a biologically active ingredient carrier granule. The granule includes a mineral component, a cellulosic component, and a binder flowing upon wetting intermixed with the mineral component and the cellulosic components. A biologically active ingredient is added to the granule to treat the foliage. The foliage in either a dry or pre-wetted state. The contact of the granule with water causes the granule to flow to form a coherent film bound by the binder on the foliage with the active agent retained in the film in contact with the foliage.

主权项

1. A process for treating foliage by retaining an active agent in contact with the foliage comprising:
applying a biologically active ingredient carrier granule comprising:
a mineral component;a cellulosic component;a binder flowing upon wetting intermixed with said mineral component and said cellulosic components;a water-dispersible polymer coating said granule, said coating breaking up said granule into fine particles upon wetting; anda biologically active ingredient;to the foliage in a dry or pre-wetted state;
contacting said granule with water to cause said granule to flatten and flow to spread on the foliage surface to form a coherent film bound by said binder on the foliage with said active agent retained in said film in contact with the foliage.