(19)
(11) EP 1 139 737 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
10.10.2001 Bulletin 2001/41

(21) Application number: 99966499.8

(22) Date of filing: 17.12.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A01N 25/04, A01N 25/02, A01N 57/20, A01N 33/04
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9930/446
(87) International publication number:
WO 0038/514 (06.07.2000 Gazette 2000/27)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 23.12.1998 US 113954 P

(71) Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
St. Louis, Missouri 63167 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • SOULA, Gérard, G.
    F-69330 Meyzieux (FR)
  • MEYRUEIX, Rémi
    F-69009 Lyon (FR)
  • LEMERCIER, Alain, J., L.
    F-69720 St Bonnet de Mure (FR)
  • CAISSE, Philippe, G.
    F-69500 Bron (FR)
  • WARD, Anthony, J., I.
    Clayton, MO 63105 (US)
  • GILLESPIE, Jane, L.
    St. Louis, MO 63130 (US)
  • BRINKER, Ronald, J.
    Ellisville, MO 63021 (US)

(74) Representative: Bosch, Henry 
Monsanto Services International SAAvenue de Tervuren 270-272
1150 Bruxelles
1150 Bruxelles (BE)

   


(54) PROCESS AND COMPOSITIONS PROMOTING BIOLOGICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF EXOGENOUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN PLANTS