Title of Invention	A PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING FLOWERING STIMULANT FORMULATION FOR AGRICULTURAL AND HARTICULYURAL CROPS COMPRISING NITROBENZENE AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Abstract	ABSTRACT The process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitro Benzene from 1% to 99% concentration as an active ingredient with ionic or nonnonic surfactant and petro or non-petro solvent base as filler at the predetermined ratio for optimum results and variable ratio as per the requirements in Liquid / Wettable Powder / Granular forms.

Title of Invention

A PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING FLOWERING STIMULANT FORMULATION FOR AGRICULTURAL AND HARTICULYURAL CROPS COMPRISING NITROBENZENE AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Abstract

ABSTRACT The process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitro Benzene from 1% to 99% concentration as an active ingredient with ionic or nonnonic surfactant and petro or non-petro solvent base as filler at the predetermined ratio for optimum results and variable ratio as per the requirements in Liquid / Wettable Powder / Granular forms.

Full Text	FIELD OF INVENTION: The invention generally relates to the field of Agricultural and Horticultural Technology. The invention is further concerned with Agricultural and Horticultural crops. The invention pertains to a process of manufacturing flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops. This invention precisely relates to a novel process for preparing FLOWERING STIMULANT composition comprising Nitrobenzene from 1% to 99% as an active ingredient and carrier at the predetermined Ratio.wherein the process consists of Nitrobenzene as an active ingredient with Natural, Synthetic / ionic / non-ionic surfactant base along with petro / non-petro solvent base in Liquid / Wettable Powder / Granular forms. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION AND PRIOR ART: Increasing the flowering of plants is of considerable importance in the field of Horticulture and Agriculture, since increased flowering means increased flower crop in Agriculture and Horticulture, increased flowering would result in increased fruiting, which again means a better atop in Agriculture and Horticulture. There is no known prior art for increasing flowering in plants particulariy. Hitherto the prior arii was limited to using chemical and organic fertilizers in Agriculture and Horticulture which would result in overall increasing of the plant, flowering, quality and ultimately, yield. But there is a limitation to the use of the fertilizers and compost because of the law of diminishing retums. Fertilizers will increase vegetative growth also along with flowering and fruiting. Therefore flowering and fruiting do not take place to their peak levels. It is the primary object of invention to invent a novel process of manufacturing chemical composition, which is unique. It is another object of invention to invent a novel process resulting in a novel and unique chemical composition, which is harmless. It is another object of invention to invent a novel process resulting In a novel chemical composition, ^ich is environmental friendly. it is another object of this invention to invent a process for manufacturing a novel, environmental friendly, chemical composition which will stimulates flowering in plants. It is another object of the invention to invent a process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant composition with optimum concentration of 20% Nitrobenzene in ionic / non-ionic surfactant base with fillers. it is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufecturing a flowering stimulant with optimum concentration of 20% Nitrobenzene in petro chemical solvent (Aromax, C.IX, etc.) and adding required quantity of Nitrobenzene and adding (quantum sufficientum) Non-ionic emulsifier or ionic emulsifier or both mixed to get ultimately 20% Nitrot>enzene concentrate as a flowering stimulant. It is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufacturing a flowering stimulant with optimum concentration of 20% Nitrobenzene in Non-petro chemical solvent (i.e. Alcohol). It is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufacturing a flowering stimulant composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops wherein Roasted / unroasted t)entonite clay or silica quartz sand granules with calcium silicate at>sort}ent, are used as a carrier to have Nitrobenzene granules at optimum percentage of 15% strength. It is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation by adding a premixture of calcium silicate as the absorbent and china-clay as a bulk carrier to the main active ingredient Nitrobenzene to which solid ionic surfactant like carisoxyl methyl cellulose is added to ot>tain a composition in wettable powder form having an optimum Nitrot>enzene concentration of 20% as per requirement. Further objects of the invention will be clear from the following description. The following description presents this unique invention so that those skilled in the ari: may better understand the detailed description of the invention that follows. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter that from the subject of claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate they carr readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a basis for designing and modifying embodiment for carrying of the purpose at the present invention. Those skilled in the art should realize such equivalent conception do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form. STATEMENT OF INVENTION: A process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene as an Active ingredient in optimum concentration of 20% but with tolerance limit of 1% to 99% concentration in liquid form comprising the following steps. a. Neutralizing Acid Sluny with Sodium Hydroxide in the ratio of 1 to 2 kgs of Sodinum Hyderoxide for 8 kgs to 10 kgs of Acid Slurry to obtain an Ionic liquid surfactant base; b. Bleaching the dark coloured liquid surfactant base obtained in step a) with 2 kg. to 4 kgs. Of urea; c. Making up the liquid surfactant t}ase obtained in step a) and b) with desired quantity of water, to obtain 80 litre of chemical composition, cured sufficiently and brought to room temperature; d. Adding aromatic nitro compound i.e. Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs to every 80 liters of liquid ionic surfactant earner and allowing it to get absortaed fully by repeated stining to obtain a Flowering Stimulant composition with Nitro Benzene as the active ingredient, e. In the case of certain sensitive plant applications, replacing the ionic surfactant base with non-ionic surfactant base such as Glycol Ether, mixing with Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs of Nitro Benzene to every 80 liters of non-ionic surfactant, thoroughly stirring and allowing it to cure to obtain a sophisticated flowering stimulant cum quality improver and yield booster product with an optimum concentration of 20% v/v In a de-odorized, free flowing form having a shelf life of 3 to 4 years, compatible with all Agro Chemicals. Now the invention will t>e described in detail for different forms and concentration with reference to the flow chart, which accompany the description. Example No. 1; A process of manufacturing flowering stimulant composition (Nitrobenzene 20% v/v) with liquid surfactant base comprising the following steps (as shown by way of Flow Diagram No.1) RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION: Linear Alkyl Aryl Benzene (Acid Sluny) - 8 to 10 kg Sodium Hydroxide - 1 to 2 kg Nitrobenzene - 20 to 22 kg Urea - 2 to 4 kg Water - 65 to 70 kg (Filler & Stabilizer) MANUFACTURING PROCESS: a) 8 kgs to 10 kgs of Acid Slurry is neutralized with 1 to 2 kgs Sodium Hydroxide to obtain a liquid surfactant base b) After neutralization of the liquid surfactant base, it is bleached from dark colour to honey colour with Urea 2 kgs to 4 kgs. c) After making up the liquid sur^ctant base with desired quantity of water to obtain a volume of 80 litres, the chemical composition is allowed to get cured sufficiently and brought to room temperature. d) 21 kgs of Nitrobenzene is added for every 80 lits of lk\|uid surfactant base and allowed to get absorbed fully by repeated stirring to obtain a flowering stimulant composition with Nitrobenzene 20% v/v. CRITICAL ASPECT OF THE PROCESS: > Neutralization of the composition. > Exo & Endothermic reaction should be carefully followed and manage. > Filling the Ingredients in time to maintain the consistency in quality. Example No.2: An alternate method of manufacturing the flowering stimulant composition Nitrobenzene 20% vA^ using readily available non-ionic / ionic surfactant base is desoibed t)elow (as shown by way of a Flow Diagram No.2). RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION: > Non-Ionic / Ionic emulsifier 8 kg > Retro / Non-petro chemical solvent 71 kg > Nitrobenzene 21 kg 100 kg MANUFACTURING PROCESS: Pre weighed quantity of the Active ingredient Nitrobenzene Is mixed v^rrth Petro / non-petro chemical solvent followed by addition of ionic / non-ionic emulsifier to obtain the formulation in usable form having a Nitrobenzene concentration of 20%. For certain special cases and in certain sensitive crops, ionic surfactant base as described at)0ve is not useful or is redundant. In such cases, the active ingredient Nitrobenzene is charged into measured quantity of non-ionic surfactant (totally organic or plant derived - for Example - Glycol Ether) to get a sophisticated flowering stimulant cum quality improver product with an optimum concentration of 20% v/v. This will be a de-odorized, free flowing Fool-proof flowering stimulant and will have 3 to 4 years shelf life and is compatible with all Agro Chemicals. Other methods of manufacturing the flowering stimulant composition in granular form using different raw materials are described in detail hereunder. Example No.3 A process of manufacturing flowering stimulant composition with optimum concentration of 10% to 15% W/W Nitrobenzene granule comprising the following steps (as shown by way of a Flow Diagram No.3). RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION: Roasted /un-roasted bentonite day / Silica quartz sand granules - 80 to 85 kgs Nitrobenzene -10 to 15 kgs Coating Chemicals like Rosin and Calcium silicate - 5 to 10 kgs MANUFACTURING PROCESS: a. Pre weighed roasted / un-roasted bentonite clay granules or Silica quartz sand granules with Calcium silicate as absort}ent is charged in the drum mixer. b. Nitrobenzene with coating agents like Rosin is then sprayed on Blank granules using suitable nozzles from the pressure vessel under pressure of 50 kg / cm sq. c. The content in the drum is allowed to mix for a minimum of 15 minutes in proper mixing with constant rotation. d. The flowering stimulant Nitrotienzene 15% Gr is discharged for packing after the quality confirmation from the laboratory. e. The flowering stimulant Nitrobenzene 15% Gr is packed in small retail packs. Devices used in the above manufecturing process: Granule coating and mixing machine, pouch filling and sealing machine. The Flow Diagram depicts the process in details. Example No.4: For certain special application where the formulation is required in wettable powder form, the manufacturing process is as follows (as shown by way of a Flow Diagram No.4). RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION: y China clay - 60 kg > Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose - 7 kg > Nitrobenzene - 21 kg > Calcium silicate - 12 kg 100 kg MANUFACTURING PROCESS: Measured quantity of a premixed mixture of Calcium silicate as absort>ent and China clay (finely ground) as a bulk carrier with ionic solid surfactant like Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose, required quantity of Nitrobenzene is added and thoroughly mixed to obtain the optimum composition possessing Nitrot)eru:ene concentration of 20% WA/V Wettable Powder. ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION: In test applications made, this unique chemical composition made out of harmless chemical Nitrobenzene is showing spectacular increase in production of flowers and yield in crops like Cotton, Rice, Chillies, Tomato, Mango, Rose, Vanilla, Red gram (Tur) and Jasmine respectively In Agricultural University at Tamilnadu, Kamataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Results revealed that it increases the table quality of vegetables, fruits and flowers. Extensive trials establish it's use in an unequivocal manner. The product is environmentally safe and useful for this important sector namely Agriculture and Horticulture. ^ WE CLAIM: 1. A process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene as an active ingredient in optimum concentration of 20% but with a tolerance limit of 1 to 99% concentration in liquid forni comprising the following steps: a. Neutralizing Acid Slurry with Sodium Hydroxide in the ratio of 1 to 2 kgs of Sodium Hydroxide for 8 kgs to 10 kgs of Add Slurry to obtain an Ionic liquid surfactant base; b. bleaching the dark coloured liquid surfactant base obtained in step a) with 2 kg to 4 kgs of Urea; c. making up the liquid surfactant base obtained in step a) and b) with desired quantity of water, to ot)tain 80 litre of chemical composition, cured sufficiently and brought to room temperature; d. adding aromatic nitro compound i.e. Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs to every 80 liters of liquid ionic surfactant carrier and allowing it to get absorised fully by repeated stirring to obtain a Flowering Stimulant composition wth Nitro Benzene as the active ingredient at 20% yN optimum concentration. e. In the case of certain sensitive plant applications, replacing the ionic surfactant base with non-ionic surfactant base such as Glycol Ether, mixing with Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs of Nitro Benzene to every 80 liters of non-ionic surfactant, thoroughly stining and allowing it to cure to obtain a sophisticated flowering stimulant cum quality improver and yield booster product with an optimum concentration of 20% v/v in a de-odorized, fcee flowing form having a shelf life of 3 to 4 years, compatible with ail Agro Chemicals. 2. A process for manufacturing flowering stimulant composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops as claimed in claims (1) wherein the solvent used is 1 1 substituted with petro (eg. Aromax, C IX, etc) or non petro solvent (eg. alcohol) instead of water and mixed with ionic or non ionic emulsifier to obtain a Flowering stimulant composition with Nitrobenzene as the active ingredient in the optimum concentration of 20% v/v. 3. A process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant composition for agricultural and horticultural crops as claimed in claim (1) wherein the flowering stimulant composition in granular form with Nitronbenzene in concentration of 15% w/w granule is obtained by charging pre-weighted roasted/non-roasted bentonite clay or silica quartz sand granules with Calcium silicate as absorbent in a drum mixer, spraying Nitrobenzene with coating agents like Rosin on Blank granules using suitable nozzles from the pressure vessel under pressure of 50 kg / cm sq., mixing the contents of the drum for about 15 minutes in constant rotation. 4. A process for manufacturing flowering stimulant composition for agricultural and horticultural crops as claimed in claim (1) wherein the composition in wettable powder form is manufactured by thoroughly mixing measured quantity of pre-mixed calcium silicate as absorbent and China clay finely ground as bulk carrier with solid ionic surfactant like Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose and Nitrobenzene in the optimum ratiom of 60:7:21:12 of china clay, Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose, Nitrobenzene and calcium silicate, to obtain a flowering stimulant composition with nitrobenzene in optimum concentration of 20% w/w wettable powder. 5. A process of manufacturing flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene as an active ingredient and carrier described in the complete specification.

Full Text

FIELD OF INVENTION:
The invention generally relates to the field of Agricultural and Horticultural Technology. The invention is further concerned with Agricultural and Horticultural crops. The invention pertains to a process of manufacturing flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops. This invention precisely relates to a novel process for preparing FLOWERING STIMULANT composition comprising Nitrobenzene from 1% to 99% as an active ingredient and carrier at the predetermined Ratio.wherein the process consists of Nitrobenzene as an active ingredient with Natural, Synthetic / ionic / non-ionic surfactant base along with petro / non-petro solvent base in Liquid / Wettable Powder / Granular forms.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION AND PRIOR ART:
Increasing the flowering of plants is of considerable importance in the field of Horticulture and Agriculture, since increased flowering means increased flower crop in Agriculture and Horticulture, increased flowering would result in increased fruiting, which again means a better atop in Agriculture and Horticulture. There is no known prior art for increasing flowering in plants particulariy. Hitherto the prior arii was limited to using chemical and organic fertilizers in Agriculture and Horticulture which would result in overall increasing of the plant, flowering, quality and ultimately, yield. But there is a limitation to the use of the fertilizers and compost because of the law of diminishing retums. Fertilizers will increase vegetative growth also along with flowering and fruiting. Therefore flowering and fruiting do not take place to their peak levels.
It is the primary object of invention to invent a novel process of manufacturing chemical composition, which is unique.
It is another object of invention to invent a novel process resulting in a novel and unique chemical composition, which is harmless.

It is another object of invention to invent a novel process resulting In a novel chemical composition, ^ich is environmental friendly.
it is another object of this invention to invent a process for manufacturing a novel, environmental friendly, chemical composition which will stimulates flowering in plants.
It is another object of the invention to invent a process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant composition with optimum concentration of 20% Nitrobenzene in ionic / non-ionic surfactant base with fillers.
it is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufecturing a flowering stimulant with optimum concentration of 20% Nitrobenzene in petro chemical solvent (Aromax, C.IX, etc.) and adding required quantity of Nitrobenzene and adding (quantum sufficientum) Non-ionic emulsifier or ionic emulsifier or both mixed to get ultimately 20% Nitrot>enzene concentrate as a flowering stimulant.
It is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufacturing a flowering stimulant with optimum concentration of 20% Nitrobenzene in Non-petro chemical solvent (i.e. Alcohol).
It is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufacturing a flowering stimulant composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops wherein Roasted / unroasted t)entonite clay or silica quartz sand granules with calcium silicate at>sort}ent, are used as a carrier to have Nitrobenzene granules at optimum percentage of 15% strength.
It is another object of the invention to invent a process of manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation by adding a premixture of calcium silicate as the absorbent and china-clay as a bulk carrier to the main active ingredient Nitrobenzene to which solid ionic surfactant like carisoxyl methyl cellulose is added to ot>tain a composition in wettable powder form having an optimum Nitrot>enzene concentration of 20% as per requirement.

Further objects of the invention will be clear from the following description.
The following description presents this unique invention so that those skilled in the ari: may better understand the detailed description of the invention that follows. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter that from the subject of claims of the invention.
Those skilled in the art should appreciate they carr readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a basis for designing and modifying embodiment for carrying of the purpose at the present invention.
Those skilled in the art should realize such equivalent conception do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form.
STATEMENT OF INVENTION:
A process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene as an Active ingredient in optimum concentration of 20% but with tolerance limit of 1% to 99% concentration in liquid form comprising the following steps.
a. Neutralizing Acid Sluny with Sodium Hydroxide in the ratio of 1 to 2 kgs of
Sodinum Hyderoxide for 8 kgs to 10 kgs of Acid Slurry to obtain an Ionic liquid
surfactant base;
b. Bleaching the dark coloured liquid surfactant base obtained in step a) with 2 kg.
to 4 kgs. Of urea;
c. Making up the liquid surfactant t}ase obtained in step a) and b) with desired
quantity of water, to obtain 80 litre of chemical composition, cured sufficiently and
brought to room temperature;
d. Adding aromatic nitro compound i.e. Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs to every
80 liters of liquid ionic surfactant earner and allowing it to get absortaed fully by

repeated stining to obtain a Flowering Stimulant composition with Nitro Benzene as the active ingredient, e. In the case of certain sensitive plant applications, replacing the ionic surfactant base with non-ionic surfactant base such as Glycol Ether, mixing with Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs of Nitro Benzene to every 80 liters of non-ionic surfactant, thoroughly stirring and allowing it to cure to obtain a sophisticated flowering stimulant cum quality improver and yield booster product with an optimum concentration of 20% v/v In a de-odorized, free flowing form having a shelf life of 3 to 4 years, compatible with all Agro Chemicals.
Now the invention will t>e described in detail for different forms and concentration with reference to the flow chart, which accompany the description.
Example No. 1;
A process of manufacturing flowering stimulant composition (Nitrobenzene 20% v/v) with liquid surfactant base comprising the following steps (as shown by way of Flow Diagram No.1)
RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION:
Linear Alkyl Aryl Benzene (Acid Sluny) - 8 to 10 kg
Sodium Hydroxide - 1 to 2 kg
Nitrobenzene - 20 to 22 kg
Urea - 2 to 4 kg
Water - 65 to 70 kg
(Filler & Stabilizer)
MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
a) 8 kgs to 10 kgs of Acid Slurry is neutralized with 1 to 2 kgs Sodium Hydroxide to obtain a liquid surfactant base

b) After neutralization of the liquid surfactant base, it is bleached from dark colour to honey colour with Urea 2 kgs to 4 kgs.
c) After making up the liquid sur^ctant base with desired quantity of water to obtain a volume of 80 litres, the chemical composition is allowed to get cured sufficiently and brought to room temperature.
d) 21 kgs of Nitrobenzene is added for every 80 lits of lk|uid surfactant base and allowed to get absorbed fully by repeated stirring to obtain a flowering stimulant composition with Nitrobenzene 20% v/v.
CRITICAL ASPECT OF THE PROCESS:
> Neutralization of the composition.
> Exo & Endothermic reaction should be carefully followed and manage.
> Filling the Ingredients in time to maintain the consistency in quality.
Example No.2:
An alternate method of manufacturing the flowering stimulant composition Nitrobenzene 20% vA^ using readily available non-ionic / ionic surfactant base is desoibed t)elow (as shown by way of a Flow Diagram No.2).
RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION:
> Non-Ionic / Ionic emulsifier 8 kg
> Retro / Non-petro chemical solvent 71 kg
> Nitrobenzene 21 kg
100 kg

MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
Pre weighed quantity of the Active ingredient Nitrobenzene Is mixed v^rrth Petro / non-petro chemical solvent followed by addition of ionic / non-ionic emulsifier to obtain the formulation in usable form having a Nitrobenzene concentration of 20%.
For certain special cases and in certain sensitive crops, ionic surfactant base as described at)0ve is not useful or is redundant.
In such cases, the active ingredient Nitrobenzene is charged into measured quantity of non-ionic surfactant (totally organic or plant derived - for Example - Glycol Ether) to get a sophisticated flowering stimulant cum quality improver product with an optimum concentration of 20% v/v. This will be a de-odorized, free flowing Fool-proof flowering stimulant and will have 3 to 4 years shelf life and is compatible with all Agro Chemicals.
Other methods of manufacturing the flowering stimulant composition in granular form using different raw materials are described in detail hereunder.
Example No.3
A process of manufacturing flowering stimulant composition with optimum concentration of 10% to 15% W/W Nitrobenzene granule comprising the following steps (as shown by way of a Flow Diagram No.3).
RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION:
Roasted /un-roasted bentonite day / Silica quartz sand granules - 80 to 85 kgs
Nitrobenzene -10 to 15 kgs
Coating Chemicals like Rosin and Calcium silicate - 5 to 10 kgs

MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
a. Pre weighed roasted / un-roasted bentonite clay granules or Silica quartz
sand granules with Calcium silicate as absort}ent is charged in the drum
mixer.
b. Nitrobenzene with coating agents like Rosin is then sprayed on Blank
granules using suitable nozzles from the pressure vessel under pressure
of 50 kg / cm sq.
c. The content in the drum is allowed to mix for a minimum of 15 minutes in
proper mixing with constant rotation.
d. The flowering stimulant Nitrotienzene 15% Gr is discharged for packing
after the quality confirmation from the laboratory.
e. The flowering stimulant Nitrobenzene 15% Gr is packed in small retail
packs.
Devices used in the above manufecturing process:
Granule coating and mixing machine, pouch filling and sealing machine. The Flow Diagram depicts the process in details.
Example No.4:
For certain special application where the formulation is required in wettable powder form, the manufacturing process is as follows (as shown by way of a Flow Diagram No.4).

RAW MATERIALS AND COMPOSITION:
y China clay - 60 kg
> Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose - 7 kg
> Nitrobenzene - 21 kg
> Calcium silicate - 12 kg
100 kg
MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
Measured quantity of a premixed mixture of Calcium silicate as absort>ent and China clay (finely ground) as a bulk carrier with ionic solid surfactant like Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose, required quantity of Nitrobenzene is added and thoroughly mixed to obtain the optimum composition possessing Nitrot)eru:ene concentration of 20% WA/V Wettable Powder.
ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION:
In test applications made, this unique chemical composition made out of harmless chemical Nitrobenzene is showing spectacular increase in production of flowers and yield in crops like Cotton, Rice, Chillies, Tomato, Mango, Rose, Vanilla, Red gram (Tur) and Jasmine respectively In Agricultural University at Tamilnadu, Kamataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Results revealed that it increases the table quality of vegetables, fruits and flowers. Extensive trials establish it's use in an unequivocal manner.
The product is environmentally safe and useful for this important sector namely Agriculture and Horticulture.

^ WE CLAIM:
1. A process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural
and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene as an active ingredient in
optimum concentration of 20% but with a tolerance limit of 1 to 99%
concentration in liquid forni comprising the following steps:
a. Neutralizing Acid Slurry with Sodium Hydroxide in the ratio of 1 to 2 kgs
of Sodium Hydroxide for 8 kgs to 10 kgs of Add Slurry to obtain an Ionic
liquid surfactant base;
b. bleaching the dark coloured liquid surfactant base obtained in step a)
with 2 kg to 4 kgs of Urea;
c. making up the liquid surfactant base obtained in step a) and b) with
desired quantity of water, to ot)tain 80 litre of chemical composition,
cured sufficiently and brought to room temperature;
d. adding aromatic nitro compound i.e. Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs
to every 80 liters of liquid ionic surfactant carrier and allowing it to get
absorised fully by repeated stirring to obtain a Flowering Stimulant
composition wth Nitro Benzene as the active ingredient at 20% yN
optimum concentration.
e. In the case of certain sensitive plant applications, replacing the ionic
surfactant base with non-ionic surfactant base such as Glycol Ether,
mixing with Nitro Benzene in the ratio of 20 kgs of Nitro Benzene to
every 80 liters of non-ionic surfactant, thoroughly stining and allowing it
to cure to obtain a sophisticated flowering stimulant cum quality improver
and yield booster product with an optimum concentration of 20% v/v in a
de-odorized, fcee flowing form having a shelf life of 3 to 4 years,
compatible with ail Agro Chemicals.
2. A process for manufacturing flowering stimulant composition for Agricultural
and Horticultural crops as claimed in claims (1) wherein the solvent used is
1 1

substituted with petro (eg. Aromax, C IX, etc) or non petro solvent (eg. alcohol) instead of water and mixed with ionic or non ionic emulsifier to obtain a Flowering stimulant composition with Nitrobenzene as the active ingredient in the optimum concentration of 20% v/v.
3. A process for manufacturing a flowering stimulant composition for
agricultural and horticultural crops as claimed in claim (1) wherein the
flowering stimulant composition in granular form with Nitronbenzene in
concentration of 15% w/w granule is obtained by charging pre-weighted
roasted/non-roasted bentonite clay or silica quartz sand granules with
Calcium silicate as absorbent in a drum mixer, spraying Nitrobenzene with
coating agents like Rosin on Blank granules using suitable nozzles from
the pressure vessel under pressure of 50 kg / cm sq., mixing the contents
of the drum for about 15 minutes in constant rotation.
4. A process for manufacturing flowering stimulant composition for
agricultural and horticultural crops as claimed in claim (1) wherein the
composition in wettable powder form is manufactured by thoroughly
mixing measured quantity of pre-mixed calcium silicate as absorbent and
China clay finely ground as bulk carrier with solid ionic surfactant like
Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose and Nitrobenzene in the optimum ratiom of
60:7:21:12 of china clay, Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose, Nitrobenzene and
calcium silicate, to obtain a flowering stimulant composition with
nitrobenzene in optimum concentration of 20% w/w wettable powder.
5. A process of manufacturing flowering stimulant formulation for Agricultural
and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene as an active ingredient
and carrier described in the complete specification.

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Patent Number

198947

Indian Patent Application Number

480/MAS/2002

PG Journal Number

08/2007

Publication Date

23-Feb-2007

Grant Date

14-Mar-2006

Date of Filing

24-Jun-2002

Name of Patentee

DEVI PESTICIDES PRIVATE LIMITED

Applicant Address

29A, WORKSHOP ROAD, MADURAI 625 001

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	THEENACHANDRAN. R	DEVI PESTICIDES PRIVATE LIMITED , 29A, WORKSHOP ROAD, MADURAI 625 001

PCT International Classification Number

A01N33/19

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

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