Title:
【発明の名称】植物及び花の水分蒸散率を制御するシステム
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003523327
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration and thereby extending the period of time in which cut flowers can be displayed before senescence produces a flower which has exceeded its aesthetic value. The systems of the present invention comprise: a) a first component in the form of a solution, said solution applied to the surface of a plant or flower exposed to air, said first component comprising: i) a polymer having a water vapor transfer rate of less than 10 g-mm/m2-day and a glass transition temperature, Tg, greater than about 30° C.; ii) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients; wherein said polymer is in the form of a microemulsion having a particle size less than 400 nanometers; and b) a second component comprising: i) a source of energy for the plant or flower being treated; ii) an antimicrobial; wherein said second component is dissolved in water to form a solution and into which solution is placed the plant or flower to be preserved.
Inventors:
Stephen Darryl Smith
Mark William Hummer Sky
Mark William Hummer Sky
Application Number:
JP2001551293A
Publication Date:
August 05, 2003
Filing Date:
January 12, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
International Classes:
A01N3/00; A01N3/02; A01N33/12; A01N37/04; A01N43/80; (IPC1-7): A01N3/02; A01N33/12; A01N43/80
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yoshikazu Tani (2 outside)