Use of a structural polypeptide for plant coating
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AMSILK
- Publication Date
- 2021-04-13
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention relates to the use of structural polypeptides in plant coatings or plant seed coatings. The invention further relates to methods for coating plants or plant seeds. The invention also relates to plants or plant seeds coated with a structural polypeptide. Background technique
[0002] Agricultural plants, fruits, vegetables, fruit trees, ornamental plants etc. are severely damaged by pests, especially winged pests such as whitefly, aphids and thrips. Many commercially valuable plants, including common agricultural crops, are susceptible to attack by plant pests, including insect and nematode-type pests, resulting in greatly reduced crop yield and quality. For example, plant pests are a major contributor to the loss of important crops around the world. Insect pests are also a burden to vegetable and fruit growers, ornamental flower producers, and home gardeners.
[0003] Proposed means for controlling such pests are, for example,...