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7372978 |
System and method for determining a seed vigor index from germinated seedlings by automatic separation of overlapped seedlings
A system and method for automatically determining a seed vigor index for a lot of seeds by analysis of a scanned image of a plurality of seedlings grown from lot of seeds, including automatically...
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7367155 |
Apparatus and methods for analyzing and improving agricultural products
A trait of interest is detected as being present within individual ones of a plurality of agricultural samples (such as seeds or plant tissues) by imaging the plurality of samples to form a...
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7308775 |
Method of accelerating the growth and development of trees via enhanced root development
The invention relates to a method of developing tree seedlings comprising germinating the seeds on a growing medium and air pruning the roots of the seedlings to a depth of about 3 inches.
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7273831 |
Floral preservative and method of use
This invention is a new floral preservative that utilizes a novel formulation of using a combination of known and readily available over the counter products that, when sprayed onto the flower as...
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7272911 |
Root management system
A method of growing commercially valuable crops to improve crop production is disclosed. The method comprises creating a hole in the earth, preparing the hole to influence the downward growth of...
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7271128 |
Organic compositions and methods of use for promoting plant growth
Compositions for increasing valuable agronomic traits in plants are provided comprised of seaweed extract and fish hydrolysate. Methods of preparing compositions of the invention are provided which...
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7249438 |
Electromotive eradication of moss
A method of controlling the growth of moss includes applying to the moss an aqueous solution including silver nitrate at a rate of about one fluid ounce per six square inches of moss.
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RE39636 |
Agricultural methods with superheated steam
Methods for treating plants and fields in agricultural applications are provided by selective delivery of superheated steam. Particularly preferred applications include delivery adjacent to grape...
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7214516 |
Bacterial effects on metal accumulation by plants
The invention includes methods for (1) extracting metals from soil by the use of plants that extract and accumulate the metal and adding bacteria to the soil that enhances the ability of the plants...
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7172366 |
Golf course environmental management system and method
The invention is a system and method for managing a plurality of areas of interest of a golf course. The system comprises a plurality of subsurface aeration subsystems and a programmable master...
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RE39188 |
Irrigation method
Large crop areas are irrigated, for instance by pivot irrigation, by being sprayed with water into which a substantially stable dispersion in a liquid of water soluble polymer particles has been...
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7073289 |
Process for producing orchid seedlings by static liquid culture
Disclosed herein is a process for producing orchid seedlings by static liquid culture, in which a suitable amount of orchid seeds are suspended in a liquid medium suitable for the germination and...
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7069690 |
Compositions and methods for removing pollutants from contaminated wafer with a fern plant
Processes and materials for phytoremediating water-containing sites which have been contaminated with pollutants such as arsenic, phosphorous, or other metals. Fern plants can be used to accumulate...
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7069689 |
Method and system for regulating plant growth
A system and method for regulating plant growth according to the creation of temperature gradients within the vegetative portion of a plant and its roots or rhizomes. A system of pipes or conduits...
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7065920 |
Contaminant removal by additional ferns
Processes, methods, materials and compositions for phytoremediating contaminated waters, which have been contaminated with pollutants such as arsenic. Fern plants that include Pteris and non-...
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7013599 |
Methods and mixtures for treating distressed trees
A method of treating a distressed tree includes the steps of: creating a mixture comprising a fertilizer and a growth hormone and applying the mixture to a root area of the distressed tree.
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7000348 |
Method and composition for tree root colonization
A method and compositions for increasing ectomycorrhizal colonization of the roots of trees using an alkali metal formononetinate, formononetin or mixtures thereof is described. The method enhances...
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6997642 |
Golf course environmental management system
The invention is a system for managing a plurality of areas of interest of a golf course. The system comprises a plurality of electromechanical subsystems and a programmable master control module....
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6973752 |
Aquatic planting process and related plant and seed holders
A process for planting aquatic plants and seeds underwater on the bottom and edges of an estuary, where an aquatic plant or seed which is ready for planting is positioned in a holder having a means...
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6964127 |
Planter container liners
A liner, blank or sheet ( 1,11,12,21,30,70 ) of compressed sphagnum moss ( 54 ) having a moisture content such that the liner, blank or sheet is pliable to the extent that it is able to be folded...
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6946496 |
Artificial soil
An artificial soil includes a plurality of foam plastic fragments. A gel coating is disposed about substantially each of the fragments. Minerals are disposed within the gel coating.
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6945925 |
Biosequestration and organic assimilation of greenhouse gases
Provided herein are methods for the biosequestration and organic assimilation of a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect. In these methods, a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect...
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6918354 |
Method and apparatus for butane-enhanced aquatic plant and animal growth
A method of enhancing aquatic organism growth is provided. The method comprises the step of introducing an alkane into water containing the organism. The alkane can be introduced intermittently,...
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6887828 |
Phillipsitic zeolite soil amendments
An agricultural and horticultural plant growth zeolite-based composition containing a particular zeolitic (i.e., zeolite-containing) material, termed “Yenomite,” is disclosed. This composition...
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6871446 |
Microbial blend compositions and methods for their use
Microbial blend compositions and method for their use are provided. The subject compositions comprise a plurality of distinct microbial species that all share the following characteristics: (i) are...
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6848211 |
Cultivated agarwood
The present invention provides agarwood from cultivated trees, and methods of generating agarwood in cultivated trees.
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6807769 |
Strawberry transplant conditioning for flowering induction
The subject invention concerns a process for enhancing flower induction in strawberry plants by artificial means. The process comprises exposing the strawberry plants to reduced daylight...
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6805936 |
Sports playing surfaces for realistic game play
A filled synthetic sports playing surface is provided comprising, generally, a synthetic grass having fibers secured to a backing fabric. The backing fabric may have single, composite or multiple...
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6804912 |
Method, device and warehouse for cultivating crop plants and grafts thereof
A method for cultivating crop plants having a shoot-root plant body, wherein during growing, part of the stem adjacent the roots is prepared such that new roots grow on the stem part of the plant....
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6792715 |
Methods and cuttings for mass propagation of plant parasites
The invention relates to the field of plant propagation and more specifically to the mass propagation of plants with plant parasites, preferably of plants with green plant parasites, so called...
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6749804 |
Process for treating animal habitats
This invention deals with a process for treating and sanitizing animal habitats. In addition to sanitizing the habitat the production of ammonia and odor from fecal matter and urine is inhibited or...
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6743164 |
Electronic device to detect and generate music from biological microvariations in a living organism
A method and apparatus are provided for using microvariations of a biological living organism to generate a sequence of environmental changes perceptible through one of the human senses. The method...
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6721497 |
Apparatus and method for heat generation
An apparatus for heat generation includes a vessel having a working chamber with a flow of working fluid passing therethrough. A source of pulsed light and a light-reflecting surface wettable by...
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6711850 |
Plant growth media and processes for production thereof and compositions for use therein
A pre-mix composition is disclosed for use in treating a plant growth medium to promote improved wetting and re-wetting thereof comprising a mixture of coconut coir pith and a horticulturally...
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6701665 |
Remote phytomonitoring
A system for remote monitoring of plants is provided. The system includes (a) at least one sensor positioned on, or in proximity to, a plant, the at least one sensor being for collecting data...
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6691455 |
Sports playing surfaces with biodegradable backings
A biodegradable playing surface ( 100 ) including a synthetic turf base ( 104 ) positioned atop a foundation ( 102 ) is provided. The synthetic turf base includes an at least partially...
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6668485 |
Agrotechnical method for training branch cordon vine and for regulation of its growth and yield
Agrotechnical method for Branch Cordon trained vine, for the mechanizable control of its growth, and yield; where in the branch cordon plantation a cordon arm supporting wire parallel with the...
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6637153 |
In-ground sand receptacle with distance indicating indicia for use on a golf course
An in-ground sand receptacle contains sand used to repair divots in a golf course. The receptacle includes a plurality of walls defining an enclosure adapted for residing below a ground surface of...
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6631585 |
Intercropping process
A novel process for successfully intercropping corn and soybean plants is described herein. For best ecological results, the corn and soybeans are planted at specific predetermined distances at the...
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6622429 |
Sprig processing method
The invention is a method of processing grass sprigs comprising: digging the sprigs while in a dormant state; placing the thus dug grass sprigs in a plastic enclosure (i.e. a bag); sealing the...
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6615537 |
Method of collecting materials exuded from plant roots
A method of modifying the growth of plant roots is provided in which the roots are grown in proximity to a membrane from which water is released during the growth of the roots, wherein the membrane...
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6610544 |
Regeneration of both plant tissues and transgenic plant tissues using a new plant hormone, 5-bromoindole-3-acetic acid
The present invention describes the use of 5-bromoindole-3-acetic acid (5-B-IAA) as an auxin affecting plant cell growth. The invention relates to the use of 5-B-IAA compositions to affect growth...
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6601341 |
Process for in-season fertilizer nitrogen application based on predicted yield potential
A method for in-season fertilizer nitrogen application based on predicted yield potential and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response...
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6591767 |
Seed treatment method
A method of stimulating root growth of seeds is disclosed in which seeds are treated with an effective amount of an aqueous ammoniacal ionic solution of metal alkanoates. Alkanoates having from 2...
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6589780 |
Bio-reactor for enhancing the biomass yield of plant organs
A bio-reactor for enhancing the biomass yield using a closed sterile vessel having a medium, said reactor comprising a central shaft, a support matrix oriented horizontally and dividing the vessel...
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6581327 |
Apparatus and method for propagating plants
A plant propagation apparatus is disclosed which comprises a flexible transparent enclosure. The enclosure is disposable, and could be formed of a polymer such as polyethylene. The enclosure would...
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6569425 |
Bacillus licheniformis biofungicide
The invention discloses an isolated, biologically pure culture of a microorganism, Bacillus licheniformis , strain SB3086 for use as an environmentally desirable biofungicide. The invention also...
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6566587 |
Mutated 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase, gene coding for said protein and transformed plants containing said gene
The present invention relates to DNA molecules of plant origin encoding a modified 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) enzyme wherein the a first EPSPS coding sequence that normally...
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6564508 |
Method of treating a plant or crop
A method of treating a plant or crop includes exposing the plant or crop to an aqueous treatment stream which contains a wetting agent and calcium hypochlorite. Calcium hypochlorite is introduced...
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6562331 |
Mating disruption methods for the control of insect pests
A mating disruption method for the control of insect pests comprises releasing a sex pheromone in a field wherein an adsorption of the sex pheromone to a soil in the field is decreased.
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