| MARRONE ORGANIC INNOVATIONS, INC. Patent applications |
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| 20090099022 | NATURAL HERBICIDE CONTAINING LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL - The present invention discloses that a plant essential oil, lemongrass oil, is an effective pre and post emergence herbicide on both broadleaved and grass weeds. The lemongrass oil may be combined with corn oil and/or other oil and/or an organic acid, surfactants and other formulation ingredients to control the germination and growth of weeds. As a natural, non-toxic compound, it can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in organic farming systems. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090029856 | Hinokitiol As A Plant Pesticide - The present invention discloses that a natural tropolone compound, hinokitiol, also known as β-Thujaplicin as an effective biopesticide for use in controlling plant pests. In particular, hinokitiol and/or salts thereof may be used in modulating non-Erwinia plant microbial infection or in the formulation of a non-Erwinia antimicrobial agent. Alternatively, hinokitiol may be used as a natural herbicide to control the germination and growth of weeds. The formulation used in the present invention may contain a chelator, pH adjustor and UV protection agent in an amount effective to stabilize said hinokitiol. | 01-29-2009 |
