Patent ID: 8999888
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: A01H,A01N,C12N

Abstract:
1. A method for preparing a plant having increased harvest index compared to a harvest index of a wild type plant or untreated plant, comprising the steps of: applying oxidized glutathione to a plant, or to soil with which a plant is to be cultivated; cultivating the plant, wherein a total amount of the applied glutathione with which the plant is cultivated is in the range (i) between 2.5 mg and 1470 mg per one individual plant, or (ii) between 0.82 mg and 1800 mg per one liter of soil; measuring an amount of harvest of the plant; calculating a harvest index of the plant; and wherein a plant having a harvest index that is higher than the harvest index of the wild type plant or untreated plant is thereby prepared.