Abstract
Composition for use in altering the response of plants to microorganisms comprises the exopolysaccharide(s) derived from bacteria of the genus (Rhizobium), or oligopolysaccharide(s) consisting of or containing one or more of the repeat-units of said exopolysaccharide(s). A method for treatment of plants with the composition either before, after, or simultaneously with exposure of the plants to microorganisms is also disclosed.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | EP0326545 |
| IPC | A01N 43/16,A01N 63/00,A01N 63/02,C07H 1/08,C08B 37/00,C12N 1/20,C12P 19/04,C12R 1/01 |
| Priority date | 13/05/86 |
| Publication status | Submitted - 9 Aug 1989 |