摘要 |
<p>Compositions including glutamic acid and either glycolic acid or polyglycolic acid, salts of these compounds or combinations thereof are described as are such compositions that include a calcium salt, preferably calcium nitrate. Methods of treating a plant including treating the plant or seed with a composition including glutamic acid and either glycolic acid or polyglycolic acid, salts of the aforementioned compounds or combinations thereof, and optionally a calcium salt, are also described. The methods and compositions of the present invention are advantageous in increasing plant productivity, including helping plants resist the effects of a wide variety of plant stresses. Methods of stimulating microbial growth with the compositions of the present invention are also provided.</p> |