Suncor Energy patented a herbicidal composition containing natural indole auxins, chelating agents, and emulsifiers. The composition is selectively toxic to broadleaf weeds while being less harmful to turf grasses. GlobalData’s report on Suncor Energy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Suncor Energy, Oil well fracking was a key innovation area identified from patents. Suncor Energy's grant share as of March 2024 was 62%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Broadleaf weed herbicidal composition with natural indole auxins
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11910795B2) discloses a broadleaf weed herbicidal composition designed to selectively target broadleaf weeds while being less toxic to turf grasses. The composition includes natural indole auxins, chelating agents, and emulsifiers in specific weight ratios. The natural indole auxins can be indole-3-acetic acid, indole-3-butyric acid, or indole-3-propionic acid, along with suitable salts. The chelating agents consist of aminopolycarboxylic acids like ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) or its salts. Emulsifiers such as sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate are also included in the composition. The composition can further contain agriculturally suitable adjuvants like humectants, penetrants, pigments, or wetting agents, with specific weight ratios to the main components.
Moreover, the patent also covers a method for selectively controlling broadleaf weeds on turfgrass using the disclosed composition. By applying the natural indole auxins, chelating agents, and emulsifiers to the broadleaf weeds, turfgrass, or the surrounding growing medium, the method aims to effectively target broadleaf weeds while minimizing harm to turf grasses. The composition used in the method includes indole-3-butyric acid, EDTA, and a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate emulsifier. The method emphasizes the selective toxicity of the combination to broadleaf weeds, making it a potentially valuable tool for weed control in turfgrass management.
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