Patent ID: 7101828
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: A01N

Abstract:
1. A method of enhancing the germination of a seed, the method comprising the step of applying to a seed an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one lysophospholipid having the formula: wherein R 1 is selected from the group consisting of C 5 -C 22 acyloxy and C 5 -C 22 alkoxy group; R 2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, C 1 -C 5 acyloxy and C 1 -C 5 alkoxy group; and R 2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, choline, ethanolamine, glycerol, inositol and serine, wherein R 1 and R 2 are interchangeable.