Method of improving plant growth by seed treatment

摘要

A method of improving the growth of a plant is provided, comprising the steps of applying an effective amount of a base treatment composition and an effective amount of a second treatment composition to seeds prior to planting, either simultaneously or separately in succession. The base treatment composition comprises at least one fungicide that is different from hymexazol and the second treatment composition comprises a first component comprising a neonicotinoid such as clothianidin and, optionally, but preferably, a synthetic pyrethroid such as beta-cyfluthrin, and a second component comprising hymexazol as at least one of its active ingredients.

主权项

1. A method of improving the growth of a beet plant, comprising the steps of:
(i) applying an effective amount of a base treatment composition to beet seeds having minimum weight buildup prior to planting, wherein the base treatment composition comprises at least one fungicide that is different from hymexazol, wherein the at least one fungicide is selected from the group consisting of tetramethylthiuram disulfide, N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)alanine methyl ester, fludioxonil, and mefenoxam; and (ii) applying an effective amount of a second treatment composition to beet seeds having minimum weight buildup prior to planting, wherein the second treatment composition comprises:
(a) a first component comprising a neonicotinoid and a synthetic pyrethroid, wherein the neonicotinoid is clothianidin and the synthetic pyrethroid is beta cyfluthrin; and(b) a second component comprising hymexazol as at least one active ingredient.