Method for the application of triacontanol to soybeans to achieve a substantial increase in yield

摘要

There is disclosed a method of treating soybeans with 1-triacontanol CH3(CH2)28-CH2OH, which produces a significant increase in yield. The method consists of applying a solution of "biologically active" 1-triacontanol at the proper: (1) stage of soybean plant maturity, (2) pH, (3) calcium content, (4) application rates and (5) number of applications; to attain a significant increase in yield. At least two foliar applied aqueous solutions of 1-triacontanol have been found to be effective.