Patent ID: 8828909
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A01N

Abstract:
1. A composition that provides weed control and reduces set back to genetically engineered crops comprising: (1) a glyphosate selected from the group consisting of: ammonium salt, diammonium salt, amine salt, isopropyl amine salt, potassium salt, sodium salt, and any combinations thereof; and (2) a phosphite selected from the group consisting of: mono-potassium phosphite and di-potassium phosphite, mono-sodium phosphite, di-sodium phosphite, mono-ammonium phosphite, di-ammonium phosphite, and any combination thereof; wherein the molar ratio of (1) to (2) is about 1:1 to about 4:1; and wherein (1) and (2) are provided in a diluted solution in which the amount of glyphosate salt in solution is applied to the genetically engineered crops at the rate of between about 64 oz/acre to about 96 oz/acre and wherein said composition is effective in controlling weed growth and enhancing the physical appearance in genetically engineered crops.