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АЛЬГИНАТНОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕМЯН

СУСПЕНЗИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ НАНОЧАСТИЦЫ КОЛЛОИДНОГО РАСТВОРА КРЕМНИЕВОЙ КИСЛОТЫ, СТАБИЛИЗИРОВАННЫЕ ГИДРОКСОНИЕМ, СОСТАВ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫЙ ИЗ УКАЗАННОЙ РАЗБАВЛЕННОЙ СУСПЕНЗИИ, ПОРОШОК, ПОЛУЧЕННЫЙ ИЗ УКАЗАННОЙ ДЕГИДРАТИРОВАННОЙ СУСПЕНЗИИ, КОМПОЗИЦИИ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫЕ ИЗ УКАЗАННОГО ПОРОШКА, ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ И ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ

... 1. Стабильная суспензия коллоидного раствора наночастиц кремниевой кислоты с рН ниже чем 0,9, молярной концентрацией кремния в пределах от 0,035 до 0,65, концентрацией свободной воды, по меньшей мере, 30% (мас./об.) и соотношением между молярными концентрациями ионов гидроксония и Si более чем 2. ! 2. Суспензия по п.1, где частицы суспензии проходят через фильтр 0,1 мкм, но не проходят через фильтр с номинальным отсечением по молекулярной массе 20000. ! 3. Суспензия по п.1, для которой ЯМР 29Si демонстрирует спектр, типичный для коллоидного раствора диоксида кремния с отдельным низким пиком Q2. ! 4. Суспензия по п.1, дополнительно включающая в качестве стабилизатора соединение органической серы, такое как MSM (диметилсульфонилметан) или DMSO (диметилсульфоксида), в концентрациях, варьирующих в пределах от 0,01 до 25% (мас./об.). ! 5. Суспензия по любому одному из пп.1-4, дополнительно включающая второй стабилизатор, демонстрирующий следующие характеристики: хорошая водорастворимость, сильное ...

ИНГИБИТОРЫ НИТРИФИКАЦИИ, РАЗРАБОТАННЫЕ ДЛЯ УДОБРЕНИЙ НА ОСНОВЕ МОЧЕВИНЫ И НАВОЗА

ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ЖИДКОЙ МИНЕРАЛЬНОЙ КОМПОЗИЦИИ ДЛЯ УЛУЧШЕНИЯ АДАПТИВНОЙ РЕАКЦИИ РАСТЕНИЙ НА ИЗМЕНЕНИЕ УСЛОВИЙ ОКРУЖАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ

... 1. Применение концентрированной жидкой минеральной композиции для опрыскивания листьев формулы (I) следующего состава, мас.% от общей массы композиции:для улучшения адаптивной реакции растений на изменение условий окружающей среды.2. Применение по п.1, отличающееся тем, что композиция улучшает адаптивную реакцию растений на биотический или абиотический стресс.3. Применение по п.2, отличающееся тем, что абиотический стресс выбирают из группы, в которую входят водный стресс, осмотический стресс, термический стресс, стресс от чрезмерного воздействия ионизирующего или неионизирующего облучения, дефицит питательных веществ, стресс, вызванный токсичными соединениями.4. Применение по п.2, отличающееся тем, что биотический стресс выбирают из группы, в которую входят бактерии, вирусы, грибки, фитофаги, насекомые и патогенные организмы.5. Применение по одному из пп.1-4, отличающееся тем, что композиция формулы (I) способствует также улучшению корневого развития растений.6. Применение по одному из ...

МОДИФИЦИРОВАННЫЕ АМИНОКАРБОКСИЛАТЫ С ПОВЫШЕННОЙ СТАБИЛЬНОСТЬЮ ПРИ ХРАНЕНИИ И УЛУЧШЕННЫМИ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ

... 1. Смесь в виде порошка, гранул или пеллет, содержащая:(A) один или несколько аминокарбоксилатов,(B) добавку, выбранную из группы, включающей соли жирных кислот,пирогенные кремниевые кислоты и осажденные кремниевые кислоты, и при необходимости(C) по меньшей мере одно твердое вспомогательное вещество в количестве до 50% масс., в пересчете на суммарное количество аминокарбоксилата(-ов) (А) и добавки(-ок) (В),причем массовое отношение аминокарбоксилата(-ов) (А) к добавке(-ам) (В) находится в диапазоне от 9:1 до 9999:1,2. Смесь по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что она не содержит ни сульфата, ни цитрата.3. Смесь по п. 1, причем средний диаметр частиц добавки (В) составляет от 1 нм до 500 мкм.4. Смесь по п. 1, причем аминокарбоксилат (А) выбран из группы, включающей нитрилотриуксусную кислоту, этилендиаминотетрауксусную кислоту, диэтилентриаминопентауксусную кислоту, гидроксиэтилэтилендиаминотриуксусную кислоту, метилглициндиуксусную кислоту, глутаминдиуксусную кислоту, 1,3-пропилендиаминотетрауксусную ...

ГРУНТОВЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

... 1. Грунтовый материал, представляющий собой смесь из очищенного от токсичных веществ портового ила, обработанного жидкого бесподстилочного навоза и наполнителя. 2. Грунтовый материал по п.1, представляющий собой смесь, содержащую от 15 до 35% обработанного портового ила, от 15 до 35% обработанного жидкого бесподстилочного навоза и от 35 до 65% наполнителя. 3. Грунтовый материал по п.2, представляющий собой смесь, содержащую от 20 до 30% обработанного портового ила, от 20 до 30% обработанного жидкого бесподстилочного навоза и от 40 до 60% наполнителя. 4. Грунтовый материал по п.3, представляющий собой смесь, содержащую 25% обработанного портового ила, 25% обработанного жидкого бесподстилочного навоза и 50% наполнителя. 5. Грунтовый материал по одному из пп.1-4, отличающийся тем, что портовый ил очищен от оловоорганических соединений. 6. Грунтовый материал по одному из пп.1-4, отличающийся тем, что жидкий бесподстилочный навоз практически полностью обезвожен и тем самым представлен в виде ...

Способ получения комплексных хелатных микроудобрений

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, а именно к способам получения жидких комплексных хелатных микроудобрений на основе хелатных комплексов эссенциальных микроэлементов кобальта, железа, меди, цинка, марганца, бора, молибдена. Способ включает в себя две стадии: на первой стадии готовят навески 0,174-5,603 г динатриевой соли этилендиаминтетрауксусной кислоты Трилона Б и 0,107-3,430 г оксиэтилидендифосфоновой кислоты, растворяют их в дистиллированной воде. На второй стадии вносят навески 0,1-1 г CoSO4 ⋅ 7H2O, 0,05-2,5 г FeSO4 ⋅ 7H2O, 0,039-0,39 г CuSO4 ⋅ 5H2O, 0,004-0,044 г ZnSO4 ⋅ 7H2O, 0,044-0,44 г MnSO4 ⋅ 5H2O, 0,0056-0,056 г H3BO3, 0,002-0,02 г (NH4)2MoO4, механически перемешивают на магнитной мешалке в течение 1 ч с постоянной скоростью 120 об/мин при температуре кипения водяной бани. Готовый продукт разливают по емкостям. Техническим результатом является обеспечение возможности связать эссенциальные микроэлементы бор и молибден за счет использования одновременно двух хелаторов ...

Способ получения карбамидныхпРОизВОдНыХ

Kohärentes Zuchtsubstrat

Verkapselter Langzeitdünger

Langzeitdünger auf der Basis von festen Abprodukten der Lebensmittelherstellung, bei denen die natürlich gewachsenen parenchymatischen Gewebestrukturen noch partiell erhalten sind (extrahierte Zuckerrübenschnitzel, Apfeltrester, Möhrentrester usw.), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in Wasser lösliche Mineralnährstoffe in die durch den Trocknungsprozess kollabierten Hohlraumstrukturen der Schnitzel bzw. Trester eingelagert sind.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Mikronaehrstoffe in verschiedenen Loeslichkeitsformen enthaltenden Metallpulvern

Aktivkohle, Verfahren zur Herstellung und ihre Verwendung zur Adsorption

BIOLOGISCH REINES DREI-PHASEN-NATURSTOFF-DÜNGEMITTEL UND VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

METALLCHELATKOMPLEXE ENTHALTENDE GRANULATE UND VERFAHREN ZU IHRER HERSTELLUNG

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Bodenverbesserungsmitteln

Pflanzendüngemittel

Oligomeric alkyl-substituted hydroxybenzylamino acids and their salts, processes for their preparation and their use

The invention relates to oligomeric alkyl-substituted hydroxybenzylamino acids and their salts, to a process for their preparation and to their use in a large number of non-aqueous systems as effective metal-chelate-forming agents. The products according to the invention exhibit surprisingly high solubilities in a large number of substituted and non-substituted aliphatic and aromatic solvents.

Verfahren zur Herstellung kalziniert-polyhalithaltiger Düngemittelgranulate

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Kalium, Magnesium, Calcium und Sulfat enthaltenden Düngemittelgranulaten, umfassend eine Pressagglomeration eines feinteiligen Pressguts, das wenigstens 10 Gew.-% kalziniertes Polyhalit enthält, wobei man dem der Pressagglomeration zugeführten feinteiligen Pressgut 0,1 bis 7 Gew.-% Wasser, bezogen auf die Bestandteile des Pressguts, zusetzt.

MITTEL ZUR MELIORATION GESCHAEDIGTER, MAENGELBEHAFTETER UND/ODER SCHADSTOFFE ENTHALTENDER BOEDEN UND MASSEN

LANDWIRTSCHAFTLICHE UND GARTENBAULICHE ZUSAMMENSETZUNG

Düngemittel mit Schneckenkorn

Düngemittel, umfassend Elementarschwefel und Schneckenköder.

Soil-improving granules - based on perlite coated with uncalcined clay

Free-flowing soil-improving agents (I) comprise perlite granules coated with uncalcined clay. Also claimed is the prodn. of (I) by spraying perlite granules with a clay slurry. The perlite granules have a size of up to 6 (esp. 2-5) mm. The clay has a high montmorillonite content and is present in an amt. of 30-500 g per litre of perlite. The clay layer may contain a pigment and may contain or be coated with a polymer fixative, esp. phenyl-terminated polybutadiene (II) in an amt. of more than 3 g per litre of perlite. ADVANTAGE - (I) have high water and air storage capacities, have cation-exchange and pH-buffering properties, and have a more acceptable darker colour than perlite.

Process for clearing and disposing of waste landfills

A process is described for clearing waste landfills and disposing of the cleared material composed of domestic and/or industrial refuse, in which the waste stored in any manner together with the leachate waters of the landfill or parts therefrom are withdrawn and, in appropriately predetermined portioning, are subjected to a multistage thermal treatment. The treatment is performed in different temperature ranges, in a last high-temperature stage at above 1000 DEG C a conversion taking place which, if appropriate, can be accompanied by a separation. New wastes of disposed material of all types such as even sewage sludges or the like can be added to the landfill waste before the high-temperature treatment.

Langsam wirkende Duengemittel

Düngergranulieranlage

Modular stabilizing- and nutrient emulsion, useful for initial biogenic crust-formation, comprises mixture of crust-forming, stabilizing- and binding components, biologically reproducible culture component and a nutritional component

Modular stabilizing- and nutrient emulsion for initial biogenic crust-formation comprises: a variable combining mixture of chemically and/or physically active crust-forming, stabilizing- and binding components according to a location and an application phase; a biologically reproducible culture component; and a nutritional component with temporally staggered releasable nutrient proportions.

BODENVERBESSERUNGS- UND DUENGEMITTEL UND VERFAHREN ZU IHRER HERSTELLUNG

Charcoal-containing soil improving product

A method is disclosed of making a soil improving product comprising the steps of placing quantity of charcoal into a container, placing a quantity of nutrient-rich material such as farmyard waste on top of said charcoal, and storing said container for a predetermined first amount of time.

A synthetic soil product

A synthetic soil product is disclosed which comprises a conditioned sewage sludge material and an aggregate material. The product may further contain a composted green waste and wood chips. Also disclosed is a method of conditioning sewage sludge by causing annual rye grass to grow in the sludge.

Compositions enhancing plant growth, and processes for their production

A composition for enhancing plant growth, for application to seeds, grain, tubers, bulbs, roots of a seedling or plant to be transplanted, cuttings or shoots prior to sowing, is composed of at least 9 "macro" trace elements and at least 4 "integrating" trace elements together with at least some optional trace activators dispersed in a finely divided form on a carrier in specific proportions defined in the specification. The "macro" trace elements are Ca, Cl, Mn, K, S, B, Cu, Na, N, Mg, Fe, Zn, P, Si. The "integrating" trace elements are I, Cd, Ba, Sr, V, Co, F, Mo, Li, Au. The optional trace activators are the remaining elements in the Periodic table. The composition preferably comprises at least 57 trace elements and suitably 70 or more. Suitable carriers are calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, lime or magnesium oxide; adhesives may also be incorporated in the composition, such as finely divided talcum or silica gel or silica sol and up to 10 per cent of natural resins may also be ...

Compositions for growth and vigour in cotton

Slow release fertilizer and active synthetic soil

Slow release fertilizer and active synthetic soil

A synthetic soil/fertilizer for horticultural application having all the agronutrients essential for plant growth is disclosed. The soil comprises a synthetic apatite fertilizer having sulfur, magnesium and micronutrients dispersed in a calcium phosphate matrix, a zeolite cation exchange medium saturated with a charge of potassium and nitrogen cations, and an optional pH buffer. Moisture dissolves the apatite and mobilizes the nutrient elements from the apatite matrix and the zeolite charge sites.

Agricultural composition

Treatment of plant material

Fertiliser composition

A fertiliser composition for correcting iron deficiency in plants and trees comprises a mixture of an iron salt with a polyhydroxycarboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof which forms an iron complex in aqueous solution that is stable under alkaline conditions. The acid, preferably D-2,3,4,5,6-penta-hydroxycaproic acid, may be present in the form of a sodium or potassium salt or a lactone of the acid.

Seed and potting composts

A substantially soilless compost comprises broken fired brick as a coarse filler. A preferred potting compost consists of 2 parts (by volume) of small broken brick, (pass 1/4 -inch sieve), 1 part of large broken brick (pass 3/4 -inch retain 1/4 -inch) and 3 parts of coarse peat. Sand may replace the peat for potting composts and lime or chalk may also be added.

Novel mushroom spawn

Improvements in or relating to compositions containing silver halide

A composition comprising an insoluble silver halide, a silver-sodium or silver-potassium thiosulphate complex and silver thionate is prepared. The composition is prepared by mixing a silver halide with a solution of sodium or potassium thiosulphate to form a suspension which is then mixed with sodium or potassium sulphite. The mixture is then concentrated to yield the composition as above. At least the first two steps of the process are carried out in the dark or in red light. The composition generally contains a mixture of di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- and hexa-thionates depending on pH conditions. In an example silver chloride prepared from sodium chloride and silver nitrate, was mixed with sodium thiosulphate and then an acid solution of sodium sulphite was added. This mixture was concentrated at 70-80 DEG C. in vacuo, yielding the desired composition. The composition may be used in conjunction with cholesterol and ergosterol and used to promote growth of plants in which case an inert diluent ...

Improvements in fertilizers

Phosphates, feldspar and other raw materials are rendered colloidal for use as fertilizers by high speed mechanical disintegration in the presence of a large quantity of water and a soluble silicate, such as water-glass. A small quantity of free alkali or substances, such as carbonates or sulphides, having an alkaline reaction may also be present. The product may be concentrated as described in Specification 156,124 or by means of the filter-press described in Specification 181,023, [Class 46, Filtering &c.]. A disintegrator which employs very heavy pressure as described in Specification 155,836 may be used. Organic colloids, such as sulphite-cellulose liquor, tanning agents, proteins or gums, may be added with the water-glass.ALSO:Feldspar and other raw materials are rendered colloidal for use as fertilizers by high-speed mechanical disintegration in the presence of a large quantity of water and a soluble silicate, such as water-glass. A small quantity of free alkali or substances, such ...

Microbiological process for recultivation of industrial refuse heaps

The present invention relates to the environment protection and, more specifically, to microbiological processes for recultivation of industrial refuse heaps. The process of the present invention involves treatment of the heaps with fertilizers resulting from purification of production-communal waste waters, followed by treatment with a humic preparation containing a culture of the mold fungus Aspergillus niger. Then plowing of the ground is effected with a subsequent sowing with seeds of perennial plants. The heap surface sown with said seeds is inoculated with a bacterial preparation containing a culture of ammonifying and nitrifying bacteria. During the period of the plant sprouting and tillering inoculation is effected by means of a bacterial preparation containing a culture of azotobacter and phosphate-dissolving bacteria. All these bacteria are recovered from said refuse heaps, wherefore they are already adapted thereto. The process of the present invention is useful in the regions ...

Novel phosphatic fertilizers based on alkanolamine salts of phosphoric acid

Improvements in and relating to the production of fertilising materials

Fertilizers are prepared by mixing fertilizing substances, wholly or in part dissolved, with adsorptive clay, loess or kaolin, active aluminium or iron hydroxide, active silica, or similar inorganic adsorptive substances, the resulting mixture being converted into a strewable condition by drying. Specifications 11911/99, [Class 111, Sewage &c.], and 389,111 are referred to. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 states that inorganic absorptive substances may be used instead of the adsorptive substances. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.

FERTILISERS

... 1327092 Fertilizers in water-in-oil emulsions MURPHY CHEMICAL Ltd 19 April 1971 [30 April 1970] 20969/70 Heading C1B [Also in Division A5] A foliar feed composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprises an aqueous solution of one or more plant nutrients and/or mineral supplements dispersed in a non-phytotoxic organic liquid carrier having a boiling point above 130‹ C. Optional ingredients are chelating agents, emulsifying agents and pesticides.

Method of Preparing Phosphonoalkylene Ammonium Compounds

IRON COMPLEXES AND SOLUTIONS THEREOF

... 1337333 Iron complexes and nutrient solutions thereof UNION OIL CO OF CALIFORNIA 19 April 1971 [17 Feb 1970] 22013/71 Headings C1A and C1B A salt of an anionic iron complex has the formula M 2 [Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 (OH) 2 (H 2 O) 5 ] or where M = ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal. A solution of the salt is maintained at a sulphate : elemental iron ratio of 0À25 to 1À1 : 1 and a pH of from 1 to 3. The solution may also contain ammonium nitrate and/or ammonium orthophosphate (e.g. 20 wt. per cent to 70 wt. per cent), an acid (e.g. nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, perchloric acid, hydrofluoric acid and phosphoric acid), potassium or lithium nitrates, potassium chloride, or Zn or Mn ions. Suitable sources of iron include the sulphates, nitrates or halides, the iron salts of C 1 -C 5 alkanoic acids, ferric bromide, ferrous bromide, ferric chloride, ferrous fluoride, ferric iodide, ferrous acetate, ferrous propionate, ferrous butyrate, ferric formate, ferrous sulphate, ferric sulphate, ...

CHELATE COMPOSITIONS

... 1505351 Chelate composition BILTON HUTCHINSON Ltd 10 Oct 1975 [12 July 1974] 30878/74 Heading C1B A composition for use in foliar sprays or crop irrigation comprises a chelate coated with a non- cloying oil which does not oxidize or contains an anti-oxidant, an organic diluent and an emulsifier. The composition may also contain a wetting agent and/or water softening agent.

A process for producing a biocompatible soil mixture from cremated ash remains and ground penetrating apparatus thereof

Improvements in or relating to glass compositions

A method of drawing or extruding a non-ferrous metal or alloy includes the step of lubricating the surface of the metal or alloy with a glass composition (see Group XXIII). In an example of the extrusion of an aluminium-base alloy a glass having the molar composition: P2O5 34.9%, Al2O3 11.2%, Na2O 49.2% and ZnO 4.7% and having a fritting temperature of approximately 390 DEG C. is used as the lubricant.ALSO:Fertilisers comprise a glass composition (see Group XXIII) Examples in molecules :- ...

Iron-complex salts, their manufacture and preparations containing them

The invention comprises iron complexes of imino-dicarboxylic acids of the general formula in which R represents an aryl residue (which may be substituted), x is either 1 or 2, y is an integer not exceeding 4, and z is an integer not exceeding 3, and also the alkali and alkaline-earth metal salts of the complexes. These iron compounds assist the healthy growth of plants. The salts are obtained by reacting, in aqueous solution, the appropriate imino-dicarboxylic acid, an iron salt, and a compound that provides the necessary salt-forming cations. By lowering the pH value of the solution of the iron-complex salt, the free iron-complex acid can be precipitated. The required imino-dicarboxylic acids are obtained by the methods described in Specification 718,509. In addition to the phenols specified in the earlier Specification, the following may be used as starting-materials: b -naphthol, 2- and 4-hydroxydiphenyl, 4-hydroxydiphenyl ether, 2-cyclohexylphenol, and 4-benzylphenol ...

PROCESS FOR PREPARING PLANT NUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING OVERBASED METAL SALTS OF NAPHTHENIC ACIDS

... 1520752 Overbased materials; oil compositions TEXACO TRINIDAD Inc 9 July 1975 28810/75 Headings C4X and C5F An overbased material is made by mixing a solution of naphthenic acids of 15 to 47 carbon atoms in the molecule in an aromatic solvent that boils at a temperature not above 300‹ F. with solutions in an aliphatic alcohol of an alkali hydroxide and of an inorganic salt of Zn, Cu, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn or Mo, in a ratio of equivalents of metal to naphthenic acid from 2 to 20, distilling off the alcohol, the water formed and part of the aromatic solvent, mixing mineral oil with the residue, and removing substantially all of the aromatic solvent, e.g. by distillation. The product comprises, dispersed in the mineral oil, micelles each of which has a core of metal hydroxide and an outer layer of metal naphthenate, but contains no free naphthenic acids. The products may be supplied to plants as a nutrient by spraying the leaves, branches or bark.

Fertiliser coating containing micronutrients

Novel kimberlite based fertilizer products

Improvements in or relating potato quality

Improvements in or relating to grape sugar development

Improvements in or relating potato quality

Bio super vegetable gardens (BSVG)

EVAPORITE COATED SEED PREPARATION

ALKALI METAL ION SOURCE WITH MODERATE RATE OF ION RELAEASE AND METHODS OF FORMING

AGROCHEMICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A N, N'-DISUBSTITUTED (THIO)UREA FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CROP PRODUCTIVITY

Improvements in or relating to grape sugar development

Production of novel precision customized control release fertilizers

OIL ABSORBENT COMPOSITION

Improvements in or relating potato quality

ГРАНУЛИРОВАННОЕ УДОБРЕНИЕ "АГРОВИТАКВО"

Гранулированное удобрение, состоящее из двухслойных гранул из стекловидного материала, отличающееся тем, что внутренний слой каждой гранулы выполнен из смеси 10 - 20% окиси калия, 5 - 35% окиси кальция, 5 - 18% окиси магния, 20 - 80% окиси фосфора, 1 - 9% окисей элементов III - IV групп элементов Периодической таблицы и 0,1 - 5,0% окислов других металлов, а наружный слой содержит по отношению к внутреннему на 5 - 15% меньше окислов металлов I - II групп элементов Периодической таблицы, дополнительно содержит 5 - 20% воды и выполнен толщиной 5 - 50 мкм. (19) RU (11) 9 840 (13) U1 (51) МПК C05D 9/02 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 98118991/20, 21.10.1998 (46) Опубликовано: 16.05.1999 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Строгов Вадим Викторович, Карапетян Гарегин Оганесович, Карапетян Кирилл Гарегинович, Лимбах Иван Юрьевич U 1 9 8 4 0 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Гранулированное удобрение, состоящее из двухслойных гранул из стекловидного материала, отличающееся тем, что внутренний слой каждой гранулы выполнен из смеси 10 - 20% окиси калия, 5 - 35% окиси кальция, 5 - 18% окиси магния, 20 - 80% окиси фосфора, 1 - 9% окисей элементов III - IV групп элементов Периодической таблицы и 0,1 - 5,0% окислов других металлов, а наружный слой содержит по отношению к внутреннему на 5 - 15% меньше окислов металлов I - II групп элементов Периодической таблицы, дополнительно содержит 5 - 20% воды и выполнен толщиной 5 - 50 мкм. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 ru CL U 1 (54) ГРАНУЛИРОВАННОЕ УДОБРЕНИЕ "АГРОВИТАКВО" 9 8 4 0 (72) Автор(ы): Карапетян Г.О., Карапетян К.Г., Зарогацкий Л.П., Федорушков Б.Г., Агуреев В.В. R U Адрес для переписки: 193313, Санкт-Петербург, ул.Подвойского, 14-1-741, Кузнецову В.А. (71) Заявитель(и): Строгов Вадим Викторович, Карапетян Гарегин Оганесович, Карапетян Кирилл Гарегинович, Лимбах Иван Юрьевич RU FD 9 840 U1 RU 9 840 U1 RU 9 840 U1 RU FA 9 840 U1 RU DR 9 840 U1

Формованное комплексное удобрение

Формованное комплексное удобрение, содержащее микро- и макроэлементы, сахара и аминокислоты, отличающееся тем, что выполнено в виде стержня и содержит осахаренную методом автогидролиза деструктированную целлюлозу. (19) RU (11) 30 353 (13) U1 (51) МПК C05D 9/02 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2002133628/20 , 19.12.2002 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 19.12.2002 (46) Опубликовано: 27.06.2003 (72) Автор(ы): Костин В.В., Коротков И.В., Матанцев В.А., Головизнин С.Б. (73) Патентообладатель(и): Костин Вячеслав Вениаминович (57) Формула полезной модели Формованное комплексное удобрение, содержащее микро- и макроэлементы, сахара и аминокислоты, отличающееся тем, что выполнено в виде стержня и содержит осахаренную методом автогидролиза деструктированную целлюлозу. 3 0 3 5 3 (54) Формованное комплексное удобрение R U Адрес для переписки: 610020, г. Киров, ул. К.Маркса, 45, кв.16, В.В.Костину (71) Заявитель(и): Костин Вячеслав Вениаминович R U 3 0 3 5 3 U 1 U 1 Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU 30 353 U1 RU 30 353 U1 RU 30 353 U1

Dispersible sulphur fertilizer pellets

A water dispersible pellet and method of producing same comprising: micronized elemental sulphur with 80% of particles less than 30 microns, a binder component in the amount ranging from 0.95% to 95% by weight; a surfactant in the amount ranging from 0.05% to 10% by weight; a soluble salt present in the amount ranging from 0.05% to 95% by weight; bentonite clay in the amount ranging from 0.05% to 95% by weight. The pellet having a mean particle domain size and a mean crushing strength, all in a form such that within a few minutes of contact with water the pellet disperses into particles with more than 10% of said particles passing through a 50 mesh (US Standard Size) screen.

Method for enhancing soil growth using bio-char

A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting sail pH.

STABILIZED BIO-AVAILABLE SOLUBLE SILICATE SOLUTION

The present invention relates to dissolved silicate compositions in which the dissolved silicate is stabilized by at least two selected osmolytes and is therefore bioavailable. The composition and its dilutions are stable over a long period of time and are used in a wide field of applications for the benefit of living organisms such as plants, animals and humans. 1. A stable aqueous silicate composition comprising alkali metal silicate , characterised in that said composition comprisesat least a first osmolyte compound selected from urea and sugar alcohol and combinations thereof,at least a second osmolyte compound selected from an N-methylated compound,and further a third osmolyte compound selected from the group consisting of taurine, creatine, choline-o-sulphate, glycerophosphorylcholine, diglycerol-phosphate, sulfonio-analogs of trimethylglycine, dimethylsulfoniopropionate, ectoine, hydroxyl-ectoine, proline, valine, aspartic acid, isoleucine, glycine, alanine, glutamate, sucrose, myo-inositol, fructose, maltose, trehalose, putrescine, spermidine, spermine, cadaverine, and combinations thereof and salts thereof.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said first osmolyte compound is selected from the group consisting of glycerol claim 1 , pinitol claim 1 , galactitol claim 1 , talitol claim 1 , erythritol claim 1 , threitol claim 1 , arabitol claim 1 , xylitol claim 1 , ribitol claim 1 , mannitol claim 1 , sorbitol claim 1 , dulcitol claim 1 , iditol claim 1 , maltitol claim 1 , lactitol claim 1 , polyglycitol claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said N-methylated compound is selected from the group consisting of trimethylglycine claim 1 , carnitine claim 1 , N-methyl alanine claim 1 , trimethylamino-butyric acid claim 1 , proline-betaine claim 1 , sarcosine claim 1 , N-methyl-glycine claim 1 , N claim 1 ,N-dimethylglycine claim 1 , N-methyl aspartic acid claim 1 , alanine-betaine claim 1 , histidine- ...

In situ plant vigor machine

Plant vigor machines and methods for enhancing plant vigor are disclosed. The machine comprises a corona discharge cell to create an electrical discharge across an air gap. An electrode to generate copper ions. An air conveyance mechanism to pass air through the corona discharge cell to produce enriched air combined with the copper ions wherein the enriched air comprises oxygen O 2 and nitrogen dioxide NO 2 . An air infuser mechanism to infuse water with the enriched air combined with the copper ions to create enriched water wherein the enriched water comprises the oxygen O 2 , the copper ions, and nitrate radical NO 3 . A water conveyance mechanism couple with the air infuser to convey the water to air infuser mechanism and to convey the enriched water away from the air infuser mechanism to a plant to enhance a vigor of the plant.

PLANT NUTRIENT COATED NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE

Embodiments described herein provide for nanofertilizers having at least one plant nutrient coated onto a metal nanoparticle. Some embodiments provide for a method of making a nanofertilizer including providing a metal nanoparticle and coating the metal nanoparticle with at least one plant nutrient or precursor thereof. In some embodiments, a method of making a nanofertilizer may include mixing a metal salt and a plant nutrient in an aqueous medium to form a solution and adding a reducing agent to the solution to form a coated metal nanoparticle. Some embodiments provide for a boron nanofertilizer and methods of making the same. Some embodiments provide for a method of treating a plant nutrient deficiency, such as, for example, a boron deficiency. Some embodiments also provide for a kit for making a plant nutrient coated nanoparticle. 1. A nanofertilizer comprising at least one plant nutrient coated onto a metal nanoparticle.2. The nanofertilizer of claim 1 , wherein the at least one plant nutrient comprises nitrogen claim 1 , phosphorous claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , sulfur claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , boron claim 1 , boric acid claim 1 , disodium octaborate tetrahydrate claim 1 , calcium borate claim 1 , magnesium borate claim 1 , sodium borosilicate claim 1 , sodium tetraborate decahydrate claim 1 , sodium borate claim 1 , sodium tetraborate claim 1 , disodium tetraborate claim 1 , copper claim 1 , iron claim 1 , chloride claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , lime claim 1 , gypsum claim 1 , superphosphate claim 1 , iron sulfate claim 1 , iron chelate claim 1 , ferritin claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , zinc sulfate claim 1 , zinc chelate claim 1 , potassium nitrate claim 1 , calcium nitrate claim 1 , magnesium nitrate claim 1 , monoammonium phosphate claim 1 , ammonium sulfate claim 1 , magnesium sulfate claim 1 , monopotassium phosphate claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , ammonium nitrate sulfate claim 1 , ammonium ...

AGRICULTURAL BLEND AND PROCESS OF FORMING AN AGRICULTURAL BLEND

The present disclosure describes an agricultural blend and a process of forming an agricultural blend. The agricultural blend includes a slag by-product from a process having a slag other than stainless steel slag or includes 11 atomic % silicon from a soluble compound and total silicon of less than about 30 atomic % silicon or greater than about 39 atomic % silicon. The process includes producing a slag by-product and blending the slag by-product with a liquid binder system to form the agricultural blend, the slag not being stainless steel slag. 1. An agricultural blend , comprising:a slag by-product, the slag by-product including a soluble compound having silicon; anda binder system;wherein the slag by-product in the agricultural blend is from a process having a slag other than stainless steel slag.2. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the slag other than stainless steel slag is selected from the group consisting of carbon steel slag claim 1 , aluminum slag claim 1 , phosphate slag claim 1 , copper slag claim 1 , zinc slag claim 1 , non-ferrous slag claim 1 , argon oxygen decarburization slag claim 1 , alloy steel slag claim 1 , blast furnace slag claim 1 , blast oxygen furnace slag claim 1 , coal slag claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the agricultural blend is agglomerated.4. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the agricultural blend is pelletized.5. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , further comprising a sulfate source.6. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , further comprising a micronutrient packet.7. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the soluble compound includes monosilic acid.8. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the soluble compound includes polysilic acid.9. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the soluble compound includes an organosilicon.10. The agricultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the soluble compound includes calcium silicate.11. The agricultural blend of ...

METHOD OF TREATING SOIL AND A METHOD OF SEQUESTERING HEAVY METALS IN SOIL

The present disclosure describes a method of treating soil and a method of sequestering heavy metals in soil. The method of treating soil includes applying a blend to the soil to form treated soil, the blend including a slag by-product having a soluble compound. The soluble compound includes silicon. The method of sequestering heavy metals includes applying a blend to soil to form treated soil, the blend including a slag by-product having a soluble compound, and forming a substantially inert particle in the treated soil, the substantially inert particle including the blend and the heavy metals. 1. A method of treating soil , the method comprising:applying a blend to the soil to form treated soil, the blend including a slag by-product having a soluble compound, the soluble compound including silicon; anddetermining a concentration of silicon from the soluble compound in the treated soil.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blend contacts a seed in the soil when applied.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining is by an analytical technique meeting standards set by the American Association of Plant Food Controlled Officials or the Association of Official Analytical Chemists.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining includes extracting the silicon with an extractor including NaCOand NHNO.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining is completed in less than about 5 hours.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the silicon from the soluble compound is greater than 15 parts per million.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treated soil has a greater total silicon than the soil claim 1 , the total silicon including the silicon from the soluble compound and insoluble silicon from an insoluble compound.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein between about 4% and 19% of the total silicon is the silicon from the soluble compound.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying of the blend to the soil increases a concentration of the ...

BIO SUPER VEGETABLE GARDENS (BSVG)

The Bio Super Vegetable Gardens (BSVG) obtains the highest bio-productivity of some cash vegetables crops per unit area by planting them utilizing a friendly environment technology, through the addition of organic waste to the soil, e.g. plant wastes (rice straw and compost) and animal wastes (chicken manure), Bentonite or Biochar, Mixture of natural minerals, biopolymers and efficient micro-organisms (EM). Thus, improving its chemical, physical and biological soil properties and hence increasing its productivity. Furthermore, the soil is surrounded with plastic sheet to keep essential nutrients and water from leakage. After that, the BSVG are cultivated with 4 rotation cycle by different kinds of vegetables. A 40% higher yield output and a savings of 60% of irrigation water is achieved compared to traditional untreated soils. 1. A Bio-Super Vegetable Garden (BSVG) comprising soil and an added combination of organic fertilizers , bentonite , biochar , a mixture of natural minerals , efficient microorganism (EM) , and bio-polymer , said combination providing the soil with optimum natural , chemical and biological conditions to increase productivity of the soil.2. The BSVG according to claim 1 , wherein the organic fertilizers are a combination of plant waste and animal waste high in nutrition value.3. The BSVG according to claim 1 , wherein the bentonite is a natural alluvium mineral found abundantly in the form of clay all over the Arab Republic of Egypt and has the ability to increases water and nutrition retention of sandy soil.4. The BSVG according to claim 1 , wherein the biochar is a plant biomass processed under high temperature and reducing conditions and has the ability to increase retention capability of water and necessary nutrition elements in sandy soil.5. The BSVG according to claim 1 , wherein the natural minerals mixture is a combination of natural minerals capable of providing plants with all the necessary major and minor nutritional elements.6. The ...

Agricultural Compositions and Methods for Making and Using the Same

Soil amendment/foliar nutrient compositions and methods for their manufacture and use are provided. The compositions are aqueous compositions that include a carbon skeleton energy component (CSE); a macronutrient; a vitamin cofactor; a complexing agent; and at least one of exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component. 1. An aqueous composition comprising a carbon skeleton energy component; a macronutrient; a vitamin cofactor component; a complexing agent; and at least one of an exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition includes both an exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said exotic micronutrient component is present in an amount ranging from 1 to 15% w/w.4. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein said exotic micronutrient component includes source of ionic species of at least 10 different elements of the following list of elements: Aluminum (Al) claim 3 , Antimony (Sb) claim 3 , Barium (Ba) claim 3 , Beryllium (Be) claim 3 , Bismuth (Bi) claim 3 , Boron (B) claim 3 , Bromine (Br) claim 3 , Cadmium (Cd) claim 3 , Cerium (Ce) claim 3 , Cesium (Cs) claim 3 , Chromium (Cr) claim 3 , Cobalt (Co) claim 3 , Dysprosium (Dy) claim 3 , Erbium (Er) claim 3 , Europium (Eu) claim 3 , Fluorine (F) claim 3 , Gadolinium (Gd) claim 3 , Gallium (Ga) claim 3 , Germanium (Ge) claim 3 , Gold (Au) claim 3 , Hafnium(Hf) claim 3 , Holmium (Ho) claim 3 , Indium (In) claim 3 , Lanthanum (La) claim 3 , Lutetium (Lu) claim 3 , Lithium (Li) claim 3 , Mercury (Hg) claim 3 , Molybdenum (Mo) claim 3 , Neodymium(Nd) claim 3 , Nickel (Ni) claim 3 , Niobium (Nb) claim 3 , Platinum (Pt) claim 3 , Praseodymium (Pr) claim 3 , Rhodium (Rh) claim 3 , Ruthenium (Ru) claim 3 , Samarium (Sm) claim 3 , Scandium (Sc) claim 3 , Selenium (Se) claim 3 , Silica (Si) claim 3 , Silver (Ag) claim 3 , Strontium (Sr) claim 3 , Sulfur (S) claim 3 ...

Agrochemical composition comprising zinc,sulphur and a pesticidal active ingredient

The present invention relates to an agricultural composition comprising an effective amount of at least one pesticidal active ingredient, an effective amount of sulphur, an effective amount of zinc and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient.

ORGANICALLY CHELATED MINERAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF

Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product. 111.-. (canceled)12. A method of using a mineral product , comprising:applying a mineral product to a lawn, garden, pasture or field;wherein the mineral product includes a mineral lactate compound.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the mineral product further comprises a carrier.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the pasture or field comprises a harvested field claim 12 , bailed field claim 12 , or field or pasture with crops cut.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the mineral lactate compound comprises one or more of a cobalt lactate compound claim 12 , zinc lactate compound claim 12 , copper lactate compound or manganese lactate compound.16. The method of claim 12 , wherein the carrier comprises diatomaceous earth.17. The method of claim 12 , wherein applying further comprises improving growth of plant life.18. A method of using a mineral product claim 12 , comprising:administering a mineral product to one or more living organisms;wherein the mineral product includes a mineral lactate compound.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the one or more living organisms comprise monogastric mammals.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the one or more living organisms comprise ruminant mammals.21. The method of claim 18 , wherein the mineral lactate compound comprises one or more of a cobalt lactate compound claim 18 , zinc lactate compound claim 18 , copper lactate compound or manganese lactate compound.22. The method of claim 18 , wherein the carrier ...

CONVERSION OF ACID GAS TO SULPHATE OR PHOSPHATE-BASED FERTILIZERS

A method is disclosed for producing sulphate or phosphate-based fertilizer from hydrogen sulphide. The method involves feeding a stream containing a substantial volume of hydrogen sulphide and air to a furnace, where it is burned to produce a sulphur dioxide rich gas stream. The sulphur dioxide rich gas stream is then fed to a reactor to produce a sulphuric acid stream and a waste stream comprising carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, trace impurities and trace amounts of unreacted sulphur dioxide. The sulphuric acid stream is finally converted to a sulphate or phosphate-based fertilizer. 1. A method of producing a sulphate or a phosphate-based fertilizer from a waste or by-product stream comprising hydrogen sulphide , said method comprising:a. creating a feedstock stream from the waste or by-product stream;b. feeding the feedstock stream and air to a furnace;c. burning the acid gas stream to produce a stream comprising sulphur dioxide;d. feeding the sulphur dioxide stream to a reactor to produce a stream comprising sulphuric acid and a gaseous waste stream ande. converting the sulphuric acid to a phosphate-based or sulphate-based fertilizer.2. The method of wherein the waste or by-product stream is an acid gas stream produced in a sour gas sweetening process or a coal gasification process.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sulphuric acid is reacted with a nitrogen source claim 1 , a carbon source claim 1 , a potassium source or a phosphate source to produce the fertilizer.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the nitrogen source comprises ammonia and the sulphur based fertilizer produced is ammonium sulphate.5. The method of wherein a coal gasification process also produces ammonia claim 3 , which is then used as a nitrogen source to react with the sulphuric acid.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the sulphuric acid is reacted with a carbon source to produce a porous carbon matrix impregnated with sulphuric acid claim 3 , which is then used to chemisorb ammonia to ...

Pelletized fertilizer and method for manufacturing the same

A method for manufacturing a pelletized fertilizer includes the following steps. A water-soluble manure and a colloidal solution are mixed, to form an aqueous solution of a fertilizer, wherein the water-soluble manure is selected from the group consisting of monopotassium phosphate, epsomite, manganous sulfite, boric acid, borax, copper sulfate pentahydrate, white vitriol, ammonium molybdate, urea, ferric ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and potassium nitrate, the colloidal solution is selected from the group consisting of agar, xanthan gum, shellac, guar gum, natto gum, pectin, synthetic hydrogel and PLGA, and the weight percentage of the colloidal solution in the aqueous solution of the fertilizer is between 1.5 and 15%. The aqueous solution of the fertilizer is added into a water within a temperature range between 0 and 4° C., whereby the aqueous solution of the fertilizer is solidified to the pelletized fertilizer.

FERTILIZER COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to compositions comprising an effective amount of sulphur, an effective amount of zinc sulphate or zinc oxide and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient. 1. A water dispersible granular composition comprising sulphur in the range of 30% to 85% , zinc sulphate monohydrate in the range from 8% to 60% , and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient.2. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , further comprising a micronutrient present in the range from 5% to 25% of the total granular composition.3. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , wherein micronutrient is selected from manganese sulphate or magnesium sulphate or combination thereof.4. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , wherein the agrochemical excipient comprises at least one surfactant.5. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 4 , wherein the surfactant comprises sulfosuccinates claim 4 , naphthalene sulfonates claim 4 , sulfated esters claim 4 , phosphate esters claim 4 , sulfated alcohol claim 4 , alkyl benzene sulfonates. polycarboxylates claim 4 , naphthalene sulfonate condensates claim 4 , phenol sulfonic acid condensates claim 4 , lignosulfonates claim 4 , methyl oleyl taurates or polyvinyl alcohols.6. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , wherein the particle size is in the range of 0.2 micron to 50 micron.7. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 6 , wherein the particle size is in the range of 0.2 to 10 micron.8. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of microgranules claim 1 , wherein the microgranules are in the size range of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm claim 1 , comprising particles in the size range of 0.2 to 50 micron.9. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of broadcast granules claim 1 , wherein the broadcast granules are in the size range of 0.75 mm to 5 ...

Solid carrier sprayer apparatus and methods of using same

A solid carrier sprayer apparatus, including a solid carrier container, a liquid container, a solid carrier spreading apparatus, and a liquid application apparatus is provided. The solid carrier spreading apparatus can be coupled to receive solid carrier from the solid carrier container, and is configured to drop the received solid carrier substantially evenly over an area of ground. The liquid application apparatus can be coupled to receive liquid from the liquid container, and is configured to spray received liquid substantially evenly over the received solid carrier, such that the liquid is sprayed substantially evenly over the received solid carrier before the solid carrier is dropped substantially evenly over the area of ground. Methods of using a solid carrier sprayer apparatus are also discussed.

Agricultural compositions and applications utilizing essential oils

In general, embodiments of the present invention provide seed, soil, and plant treatment compositions, and methods of making and using such products and compositions. The use of these products and compositions can act as a plant protectant and increase the growth, health, and yield of various seeds and plants such as crops and grasses, and further provide similar benefit to soils.

Biological inorganic compound complex having reduced oxygen and high reducing ability

Provided is an inorganic composite compound having reduced oxygen and a high reducing ability, which includes elements having a positive atomic valence of a plant-derived component and a sulfur compound. The compound provides a therapeutic treatment effect and a pharmacological effect and is useful to suppress the influence of active oxygen (oxidization) and cannot be produced by a synthetic chemical technique. A method of producing the same is also provided.

COMPOSITION FOR INCREASING LITHIUM AND SELENIUM CONTENT IN VEGETABLES AND THEIR PROCESSED PRODUCTS AND USE THEREOF

A composition provides increased. lithium and selenium content in vegetables and in their bio-technologically and/or technologically processed products. This composition comprises an aqueous solution of lithium compounds and selenium salts having a lithium content ranging from 0.0001 to 15.Og/l and selenium ranging from 0.0001 to 12.Og/l and at least an adjuvant selected among at least alkaline soap, chitosan hydrolysate, chitosan hydrolysate added with lecithin, and tannic acid and/or mixtures thereof where at least an adjuvant is assigned to increase the lithium and selenium ions absorption. 1. Composition for increasing lithium and selenium content in vegetables and their biotechnologically or technologically processed products , comprising:an aqueous solution mixture of lithium compounds and of selenium salts with a lithium content ranging from 0.0001 to 15,Og/l and selenium content ranging from 0.0001 to 12,Og/l and at least an adjuvant selected among at least an alkaline soap, a chitosano-lecithin hydrolysate, a tannic acid and/or a mixture thereof wherein the at least an adjuvant is assigned to increase the lithium and/or selenium ion absorption.2. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution comprises an alkaline soap and the chitosan hydrolysate added with lecithin (CH-Le) claim 1 , as adjuvant.3. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein each selected adjuvant is present in the aqueous solution at a concentration ranging from 0.036 to 4.5 g/l at a composition pH ranging from 4.5 to 9.0.4. Composition according to claims 1 , wherein said lithium compounds are lithium salts selected among acetate claims 1 , bromide claims 1 , carbonate claims 1 , chloride claims 1 , sulphate claims 1 , selenite claims 1 , selenate claims 1 , nitrate claims 1 , formate claims 1 , citrate claims 1 , lactate claims 1 , sulfide claims 1 , selenide of lithium salts claims 1 , and/or lithium salts of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids from C4 to C26 with 1-4 ...

NOVEL PHOSPHATIC FERTILIZERS BASED ON ALKANOLAMINE SALTS OF PHOSPHORIC ACID

The invention relates to use of alkanolamine salts of phosphoric acid as an ammonium-free fertilizer. The invention also discloses aqueous compositions, comprising an alkanolamine salt of phosphoric acid and at least an alkanolamine metal complex. 1. Use of alkanolamine salts of phosphoric acid as an ammonium-free fertilizer.2. Use according to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is selected from the group of mono- claim 1 , di- and tri-ethanolamine claim 1 , mono- claim 1 , di- and tri-isopropanolamine claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. Use according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is mono-ethanolamine.4. Use according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the fertilizer is an aqueous fertilizer solution.5. Use according to claim 4 , wherein the POcontent of the aqueous fertilizer solution ranges from 5 to 40 weight % (w/w) claim 4 , relative to the total weight of the fertilizer.6. Use according to any one of to claim 4 , wherein the molar ratio of phosphoric acid and mono-ethanolamine is between 3:1 and 1:3 claim 4 , more preferably 2:1 and 1:2.5 claim 4 , most preferably between 1:1 and 1:2.7. Use according to any one of to claim 4 , wherein the aqueous fertiliser solution is applied by spraying onto the soil claim 4 , injecting into the soil claim 4 , banding claim 4 , incorporation into the seedbed during drilling claim 4 , via fertigation or hydroponics systems claim 4 , by foliar application claim 4 , or by seed coating.8. Aqueous composition claim 4 , comprising an alkanolamine salt of phosphoric acid and at least an alkanolamine metal complex.9. Aqueous composition according to claim 8 , wherein the alkanolamine of the alkanolamine metal complex is mono-ethanolamine.10. Aqueous composition according to claim 9 , wherein the molar ratio of phosphoric acid and mono-ethanolamine of the mono-ethanolamine salt of phosphoric acid is between 3:1 and 1:3 claim 9 , more preferably 2:1 and 1:2.5 claim 9 , most preferably between 1:1 and 1:2.11. ...

FERTILIZERS CONTAINING ANIMAL NUTRIENT CORE PACKET

A fertilizer supplying animal nutrients including a core particle having an outer surface and comprising compounds containing animal nutrients, and a coating of urea on the outer surface of the core particle, and further a process of making the fertilizer including the steps of: screening animal nutrient core particles comprising a powdered substance containing an animal nutrient, to a preselected particle size; spraying melted urea onto the surface of the nutrient core particles to produce a coating on the nutrient core particles; granulating the nutrient core particles with sprayed melted urea to produce nutrient core granules; and cooling the nutrient core granules. 1. A process to produce fertilizer product granules , comprising:a) providing core particles, wherein the core particles comprise core packets that are coated with a first coating comprising urea;b) introducing the core particles into a urea granulation process; andc) spraying the core particles with a second coating comprising melted urea in said urea granulation process to yield granules.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the urea granulation process is carried out in a fluid bed.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said core particles have a size of 0.9 to 1.5 mm and wherein said step c) comprises increasing the size of the core particles to yield fertilizer granules with a size of 2.50 to 3.60 mm.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the urea granulation process is carried out in a fluid bed granulator claim 1 , and wherein step a) comprises:a1) providing core packets, anda2) spraying a coating material comprising melted urea onto the surface of the core packets to form the core particles in a granulation drum,wherein step b) comprises introducing the core particles into the fluid bed granulator.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second coating includes plant macronutrients claim 1 , wherein the plant macronutrients include phosphorus claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , or both.6. The process of ...

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A QUELATING AGENT

It is provided a compound of formula (I′); wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of —H, —OM, —COOM, —NH, —SOM, (C-C)alkyl, and halogen; and A is a radical having at least 3 C atoms selected from the group consisting of: i) a radical of formula (i) wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of —OM, and —COOM, and n is 0, 1 or 2; and ii) a radical of formula (ii) or of formula (iii) wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of —H, (C-C)alkyl; and wherein M is independently selected from the group consisting of H, an alkaly metal, and NH. It is also provided a process for the preparation thereof, a composition comprising it, and its use for correcting deficiencies of metals in plants. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein A is a radical of formula (i).3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein A is a radical of formula (ii).4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein A is a radical of formula (iii).6. A metal chelate of the compound as defined in .7. The metal chelate of which is an iron chelate.8. A composition comprising the compound of together with agricultural acceptable carriers.9. A composition comprising the metal chelate of together with agricultural acceptable carriers.10. A method for correcting deficiencies of metals claim 1 , particularly of iron claim 1 , in plants by making the corresponding metals available to plants claim 1 , particularly in plants grown on both acid and alkaline soils claim 1 , comprising applying the compound of to a plant in need thereof.12. The process according to claim 10 , wherein{'sup': '1', 'sub': 3', '2', '3', '2, 'Ris selected from the group consisting of H, —OM, —CH, —COOM, —CHOH, —CH(CH)(OH), and —NH;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '3', '2', '2', '3', '2', '2', 'm', '2', '2', 'm, 'Ris selected from the group consisting of —H, —OM, —COOM, —NH, —CHCH(NH)(CH)OH, —NH(CH)COOM, and —NH(CH)OM wherein m is 1 or2;'}{'sup': 3', '4', '6, 'R, R, and Rare H, and'}{'sup': '5', 'sub': 2', '3', '1', '4, 'Ris independently selected from the ...

MEANS OF PROCESSING BIOMASS FOR USE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Biomass is processed into a slurry (Heavy Biofuel Oil or HBFO) comprising a fuel slurry suitable for low and medium speed diesel engines or other suitable power equipment that is produced by subjecting biomass feedstock to steam explosion processing, washing and separating unwanted materials, micronization to a targeted size, de-ashing with high pressure steam combined with micronization, and separation by means of classification of unwanted materials and a slurrification processes to make the HBFO suitable for use in internal combustion engines, such as diesel engine systems. 1. A method of producing biomass-based liquefied processed carbon (“Heavy Biofuel or HBFO) from biomass materials , the steps of the method comprising:de-ashing the biomass to reduce an alkali metals and chlorine content using a steam explosion process;steam jet mill micronizing the resulting processed biomass such that additional materials are removed resulting in particles having an average size of less than 20 microns in size;classifying the material by separation and removing larger harder unwanted materials; andslurrying the processed biomass with water and hydrocarbon fuels to form a stable micro-fluid meeting diesel engine technology company criteria including meeting an apparent equivalent Newtonian fluid viscosity of between 10 and 20 centiStokes.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:milling a unit of biomass material using one or more milling units adapted to micronize the biomass with steam jet mills;washing the biomass material and repeatedly milling the biomass material with a steam jet mill to reduce the prevalence of one or more alkali metals in the unit of biomass; andclassifying the micronized material and extracting the larger and harder biomass in the biomass material, the larger and harder biomass made up of a higher portion of silica and alumina.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising repeatedly steam jet milling the biomass material until the prevalence of ...

BACILLUS ARYABHATTAI HAVING FUNCTION OF HYDROLYZING SILICON AND USE THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to the field of microbiology, in particular to having the function of hydrolyzing silicon and use thereof. The strain is selected from those: 1) preserved in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center with the preservation number: CGMCC No. 17204; and preserved on Jan. 16, 2019; and/or 2) preserved in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center with the preservation number: CGMCC No. 17203; and preserved on Jan. 16, 2019. The strain has the ability to hydrolyze silicon, and can also promote plant growth, and have alkali resistance, salt resistance and hypoxia resistance, thus having a very good application prospect. 1Bacillus aryabhattai. strain , selected from:{'i': 'Bacillus aryabhattai', '1) an isolated strain I, preserved in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center, with the preservation number: CGMCC No. 17204; and preserved on Jan. 16, 2019;'}{'i': 'Bacillus aryabhattai', '2) an isolated strain II, preserved in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center, with the preservation number: CGMCC No. 17203; and preserved on Jan. 16, 2019;'}{'i': Bacillus aryabhattai', 'Bacillus aryabhattai, '3) progenies, mutants or derivatives of the isolated strain I, wherein the progenies, mutants or derivatives of the isolated strain I have a function of hydrolyzing silicon;'}and{'i': Bacillus aryabhattai', 'Bacillus aryabhattai, '4) progenies, mutants or derivatives of the isolated strain II, wherein the progenies, mutants or derivatives of the isolated strain II have the function of hydrolyzing silicon.'}2Bacillus aryabhattaiBacillus aryabhattaiBacillus aryabhattai. The strain according to claim 1 , wherein the progenies claim 1 , mutants or derivatives of the isolated strain I and the progenies claim 1 , mutants or derivatives of the isolated strain II further have a function of promoting plant growth claim 1 , and further have a function of increasing dry weight of crop roots.3Bacillus ...

Biochar Coated Seeds

The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar. 1. A method for coating particles , the method comprising the steps of (i) preparing a binding solution by mixing a binder with water; (ii) heating the binding solution to dissolve the binder in the water; (iii) placing particles in a rotary tumbler; (iv) dispensing the binding solution into the tumbler with the particles; (v) tumbling the particles until the particles are evenly coated with the binding solution; (vi) dispensing biochar in the tumbler to coat the particles with biochar; and (vi) drying the particles while tumbling.2. The method of where the biochar is reduced in size to an average particle size of <1 mm before dispensing in the tumbler.3. The method of further including the step of dispensing a fertilizer in the tumbler to coat the particle.4. The method of further including the step of combining a fertilizer with the biochar prior to dispensing the biochar into the tumbler to coat the particles claim 1 , whereby a combined mixture of biochar and fertilizer in dispensed into the tumbler to coat the particles.5. The method of where the fertilizer is reduced in size to an average particle size of <1 mm before dispensing in the tumbler.6. The method of where the step of dispensing the binding solution claim 1 , tumbling the particles and dispensing the biochar in the tumbler is repeated until the coat substantially surrounding the particles is between 0.01 and 100 times the diameter of the particles.721. The method of claim where the biochar claim 1 , prior to being dispensed in the tumbler claim 1 , has been treated by the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar.8. The method of where the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in part by a vacuum processing treatment.9. The method of where the infusion of one or more liquid into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in ...

INSECTICIDAL EFFECT OF MICRONUTRIENT FERTILIZERS

A method for suppressing the population of Pentatomid insect pest. According to the method, a foliar fertilizer is prepared containing at least one type of nutritive heavy metal. The fertilizer is sprayed on egg masses deposited by Pentatomid insect species, causing a significant mortality among the neonates. 1. A method for suppressing the population of Pentatomid insect , said method comprising:a foliar fertilizer is prepared containing at least one type of nutritive heavy metal;said fertilizer is sprayed on egg masses deposited by Pentatomid insect species.2H. halys.. A method as in wherein said Pentatomid insect is3. A composition for use for the control of Pentatomid insects consisting ofat least one nutritive heavy metal otherwise used for foliar fertilizing of plants.wherein the application of said composition to egg masses of said insect induces neonate mortality.4. A composition as in wherein two chelated metals are combined.5. A composition as in wherein none of the metals is copper.6. A composition as in wherein said at least one nutritive metal is chelated. The present application claims priority to International Patent Application No. PCT/IL2019/051289, filed Nov. 26, 2019, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/771,612, filed, Nov. 27, 2018, both entitled “INSECTICIDAL EFFECT OF MICRONUTRIENT FERTILIZERS.” The aforementioned applications are hereby incorporated herein by reference.The present invention generally relates to use of agricultural fertilizer for the control of some insects.The brown marmorated stink bug (Stal), (hereinafter ) is an invasive pentatomid species native of Asia, which has been accidentally introduced in North America in the 1990s and subsequently in Europe. More than 300 species of wild and cultivated plants can be attacked by this pest, whose feeding activity induces symptoms such as seed abortion, fruit deformation and discolorations, necrosis and other tissue alterations (Rice K B, Bergh ...

PREPARATION METHOD OF CARBON-BASED SELENIUM-ENRICHED FERTILIZER FOR RICE

A preparation method of a carbon-based selenium-enriched fertilizer for rice is disclosed. The preparation method of the carbon-based selenium-enriched fertilizer for rice includes planting a selenium-enriched plant material; collecting and concentrating a selenium-enriched extracting solution; preparing modified selenium-enriched biomass charcoal from the tertiary residues; and preparing the carbon-based selenium-enriched fertilizer. In the present disclosure, active organic selenium enriched and generated by plant is compounded with the biomass charcoal, so that the fixation and loss of the active selenium in soil are reduced, and the utilization efficiency of the selenium fertilizer is improved. 1. A preparation method of a carbon-based selenium-enriched fertilizer for rice , comprising:(1) planting a selenium-enriched plant material planting rank vegetation with the selenium-enriched plant material; spraying a sodium selenite solution at a concentration of 100-150 mg/kg for 20-30L per mu (traditional Chinese unit of measure, 1 mu equals to 667 square meters) after 30-40 days of seedling growth; spraying the sodium selenite solution once every 7 days and spraying 3 times consecutively; and harvesting the rank vegetation after 2-5 months of growth;(2) collecting and concentrating a selenium-enriched extracting solution grinding the harvested rank vegetation in the step (1) by an ultrafine grinder;placing the ground rank vegetation into a fermentation tank; adding 1-2% of microbial agent per kg of the rank vegetation; adding an oxamide, wherein an addition amount of the oxamide is as follows: a carbon-nitrogen ratio of a fermented material is adjusted to be 30-35; directly and continuously aerating, by an aerating pump, at a frequency of 10 min each time interval for 2 min with an aeration amount of 0.5 (V/V·min); and performing a fermentation;transporting the thoroughly decomposed fermented material after one month of the fermentation; pressing and filtering the ...

Increasing Harvest (Yield) of Crop Plants Utilizing Thermodynamic Laws on a Whole Plant Basis to Detect Optimal Periods for Exothermic Energy Versus Endothermic Energy Needs

The present invention relates to the exogenous application of signaling chemicals, such as minerals and/or small signaling molecules, to change the delta T in differing tissues of a plant, such as a crop plant, to increase development and/or productivity of the plant.

MICROALGAE-BASED SOIL INOCULATING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE

Some embodiments include a microalgae culturing system including a bioreactor adapted to propagate microalgae in a culture solution using in combination at least one of natural and artificial light, and at least one nutrient including at least a carbon source, where the microalgae are freely suspended in and form part of the culture solution. A microalgae feed source is coupled to the bioreactor and a first controller between a water conditioning assembly and the bioreactor. The water conditioning assembly is coupled as an input of supply water to the bioreactor, and configured to condition the supply water to a specified purity that enables substantially unhindered growth of the microalgae in the culture solution to a specified concentration, and the first controller is configured to control supply of the microalgae feed source to the bioreactor. 1. A culturing system comprising:a bioreactor adapted to propagate microalgae in a culture solution using in combination at least one of natural and artificial light, and at least one nutrient comprising at least a carbon source, wherein the microalgae are freely suspended in and form part of the culture solution; anda water conditioning assembly;an algae nutrient supply coupled to the bioreactor; a first controller configured for controlling fluid flow between the water conditioning assembly and the bioreactor, the water conditioning assembly coupled as an input of supply water to the bioreactor, and configured to condition the supply water to a specified purity that enables substantially unhindered growth of the microalgae in the culture solution to a specified microalgae concentration, and wherein the first controller is configured to control delivery of the algae nutrient supply to the bioreactor; and a carbon dioxide source coupled to the bioreactor, wherein the carbon dioxide is injected into the culture solution as the carbon source.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second controller coupled to a probe ...

Micronutrient compositions

An agrochemical micronutrient concentrate and or formulations with dispersants for said concentrates/formulations, in particular a dispersant for use in suspending solid micronutrients in suspension concentrate type formulations comprising one or more micronutrients. The dispersant is preferably a water dispersible styrene (meth)acrylic copolymer. The micronutrient is selected from zinc oxide, manganese carbonate, manganese oxide, or calcium carbonate, and present in the concentrate at 40 wt. %. or more. The present invention also includes methods of treating crops with such micronutrient formulations.

HIGH-ENERGY COMPOSITE PEPTIDE SELENOPROTEIN NUTRIENT SOLUTION, PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF

High-energy composite peptide selenoprotein nutrient solutions, preparation methods and applications thereof enable crops to access selenoprotein nutrients. The nutrient solution includes selenium-containing materials, proteins, minerals, vitamins and natural energy ores, etc. Through protein enzymatic treatment, synthesis of peptide selenoprotein complex, energy treatment, complexation reaction and fortification, etc., the high-energy composite peptide selenoprotein nutrient solution is prepared, and can be widely used in the development of various kinds of selenium-rich agricultural products (including various kinds of grain crops, vegetables, fruits, fungi, wild plants, sea foods, animal meats, herbs, etc.). The mother liquor of high-energy composite peptide selenoprotein nutrient solution is diluted with water by 6000 to 8000 times; in the different growing period of crops, irrigate and spray the nutrient solution to the roots and foliages of crops, generally spraying 3-6 times, to get the selenium-rich agricultural products that can meet the standards. 1. A high-energy composite peptide selenoprotein nutrient solution , comprising:selenium-containing material, -natural mineral, of protein, acetic acid, EDTA, penetrating agent, trace element additives, vitamin supplements, organic silicone, soluble modified starch, emulsifier, and small-molecular active water substantially according to the following ratios (in weight):(1) selenium-containing material, 1-3%,(2) natural mineral, 0.5‰,(3) hydrolysate of protein 2-3%,(4) acetic acid, 1˜5‰,(5) EDTA, 0.5˜1‰,(6) penetrating agent, 1‰,(7) trace element additive, 6-10‰,(8) vitamin supplements, 0.2-0.3‰,(9) organic silicone 1‰,(10) soluble modified starch 1%,(11) emulsifier, 1.5%-5%, and(12) small-molecular active water, 87-93%.2. The high-energy composite peptide selenoprotein nutrient solution according to claim 1 , wherein the selenium-containing material comprises one ore more selected from the group consisting of:the ...

Utilization of Fine Mineral Matter in the Conversion of Non-Biodegradable Plastic and in Remediation of Soils Polluted with Non-Biodegradable Plastic

The disclosed embodiments describe a novel approach to the utilization of the fine mineral matter derived from coal and/or coal refuse (a by-product of coal refining) to convert a non-biodegradable plastic into a biodegradable plastic. The fine mineral matter could also be based on volcanic basalt, glacial rock dust deposits, iron potassium silicate and other sea shore mined deposits. The conversion of the non-biodegradable plastic into biodegradable plastic in soil further increases nutrients availability in soil with the transition metals released as a result of biodegradation of the biodegradable plastic. 1. A method of converting a non-biodegradable plastic into a biodegradable plastic comprising:obtaining an amount of carbon-free fine mineral matter derived from coal and/or mined from natural resources including volcanic basalt, glacial rock dust deposits, iron potassium silicate and/or sea shore deposits with particle sizes ranging from less than about 50 μm to about 2 μm; andmelt blending, dry blending, or compounding the fine mineral matter with the non-biodegradable plastic to convert the non-biodegradable plastic into the biodegradable plastic product.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the non-biodegradable plastic is a hydrocarbon based polymer selected from the list consisting of polybutenes claim 1 , polymethylpentenes claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , styrene/acrylonitrile copolymers claim 1 , acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene terpolymers claim 1 , acrylate/styrene/acrylonitrile terpolymers claim 1 , sterene/butadiene/styrene and styrene/isoprene/styrene copolymers claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , vinyl based polymers claim 1 , polycarbonates claim 1 , and their mixtures and copolymers claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , polyethers claim 1 , polyether esters claim 1 , polyurethanes claim 1 , polyacetals claim 1 , polyisoprene claim 1 , polybutadiene claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyvinyl acetate claim 1 , copolymers of vinyl alcohol and vinyl ...

GRAPHENE BASED GROWING MEDIUM AND METHOD

The present invention provides for a growing medium having a mix of soil, graphene, and/or graphene oxide. In at least one example, soil is combined with single or few layer graphene. In another example, the soil is combined with single or few layer graphene, including graphene sheets, and graphene oxide. The growing medium has been shown to increase plant growth while providing for growing medium aeration, increased water retention, and increased nutrient loading and release. 1. A growing medium comprising:a base material; andan additive comprising graphene or graphene oxide or a combination thereof.2. The medium of wherein the graphene oxide is present in a range of about 1% to about 10%.3. The medium of wherein the graphene oxide is present in an amount of about 2%.4. The medium of wherein the base material is soil.5. The medium of wherein the graphene is saturated with at least one nutrient.6. The medium of wherein the at least one nutrient is nitrogen claim 5 , potassium claim 5 , phosphorous claim 5 , sulfur claim 5 , copper sulfate claim 5 , or any combination thereof.7. The medium of wherein the at least one nutrient is configured to be released gradually over a first time period.8. The medium of wherein the medium promotes pronounced root growth.9. The medium of wherein the medium enhances plant growth.10. A growing medium to render vegetation growth with an increased insect and disease resistance claim 1 , the growing medium comprising:a base material; andan additive comprising graphene or graphene oxide or a combination thereof, wherein the graphene is loaded with at least one of sulfur or copper.11. A method of growing plants comprising:loading graphene with at least one of sulfur or copper;providing a base material;integrating the graphene into the base material forming a growing medium.12. The method of further comprising the steps of:providing a growth location;placing the growing medium into the growth location; andplacing seeds or plants into the ...

MINERAL SOLUBILIZING MICROORGANISM INFUSED BIOCHARS

A treated biochar comprising a porous carbonaceous particle that has been treated and mixed with a media containing a mineral solubilizing microorganism, whereby the porous carbonaceous particle after mixing has retained the mineral solubilizing microorganism. 1. A composition comprising , a biochar , wherein the biochar comprises pores , and wherein the pores comprise a media comprising a mineral solubilizing microorganism.2Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium, Burkholderia, Achromobacter, Agrobacterium, Microccocus, Aereobacter, Flavobacterium, Erwinia, Klebsiella,EnterobacterBacillus mucilaginosus, Bacillus edaphicus, Bacillus circulans, PaenibacillusAcidothiobacillus ferrooxidans, Pseudomonas cepacia, Burkholderia cepacia, Klebsiella variicola, Pantoea agglorneransGlomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices, Aspergillus terreusAspergillus niger.. The biochar of claim 1 , wherein the mineral solubilizing microorganism comprises a microorganism selected from the group consisting of: and claim 1 , including spp. claim 1 , ; fungi such as claim 1 , and34-. (canceled)5. The biochar of claim 1 , wherein the media comprises surfactant.68-. (canceled)9. A composition comprising a treated biochar for use in agricultural or animal application claim 1 , the treated biochar comprising: a porous carbonaceous particle comprising pores claim 1 , wherein the pores comprise a mineral solubilizing microorganism claim 1 , and wherein the treated biochar has been mixed with a media containing the mineral solubilizing microorganism.10Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium, Burkholderia, Achromobacter, Agrobacterium, Microccocus, Aereobacter, Flavobacterium, Erwinia, KlebsiellaEnterobacterBacillus mucilaginosus, Bacillus edaphicus, Bacillus circulans, PaenibacillusAcidothiobacillus ferrooxidans, Pseudomonas cepacia, Burkholderia cepacia, Klebsiella variicola, Pantoea agglomeransGlomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices, Aspergillus terreusAspergillus niger.. The biochar of claim 9 , wherein the mineral ...

MINERAL FERTILIZER

The invention relates to a mineral fertilizer. The minetral fertilizer is a mixture comprising: a) at least one crushed volcanic rock with SiOcontent <44%, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising: dunite, lamprophyres, peridotite, in the amount of from 5 to 95% by weight, and at least one crushed sedimentary rock, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising dolomite, bentonite, zeolite, phosphorite, magnesite, potassium salts, diatomaceous earth, in the amount of from 5 to 95% by weight, and/or b) at least one crushed volcanic rock with SiOcontent of from 44%-53%, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising trachybasalt—melaphyre, porphyry—rhyolite, andesite, latite, gabbro, pyroxenite, obsidian, spilite, diabase in the amount from 5 to 95% by weight and at least one crushed sedimentary rock, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising dolomite, bentonite, zeolite, phosphorite, magnesite, potassium salts, diatomaceous earth, in the amount of from 5 to 95% by weight, and/or c) at least one crushed volcanic rock with Si02 content of from 54%-65%, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising trachybasalt—including monzonite, diorite, syenite in the amount of 5 to 95% by weight and at least one crushed sedimentary rock, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising dolomite, bentonite, zeolite, phosphorite, magnesite, potassium salts, diatomaceous earth, in the amount of 5 to 95% by weight, and/or d) at least one crushed volcanic rock with SiOcontent >65%, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising: granite, pegmatite, granodiorite, granitoids, carbonatites, dacite, tonalite, tuff-stone in the amount of from 5 to 95% by weight, and at least one crushed sedimentary rock, grain size 0.00 mm-2.00 mm, selected from a group comprising dolomite, bentonite, zeolite, phosphorite, magnesite, potassium salts, diatomaceous earth in the amount of from 5 to 95% by ...

METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications. 1. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to transplanting a plant , the method comprises the steps of:removing soil to create a hole for the plant;mixing the removed soil with biochar to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing the plant in the hole; andbackfilling the hole with said mixture of soil and biochar.2. The method of where the mixture includes other additives beneficial to plants.3. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to a container or bed prior to planting a seed or plant claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:mixing soil with the porous carbonaceous particles to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing said mixture of soil and carbonaceous particles in the container or bed; andplanting the seed or plant in said mixture. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/184,763, filed Jun. 16, 2016, titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN A TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS, which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/186,876 filed Jun. 30, 2015 titled BIOCHAR COATED SEEDS and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/180,525 filed Jun. 16, 2015 titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS ENVIRONMENT and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/290,026 filed Feb. 2, 2016 titled BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES, which application Ser. No. 15/184,763 is also is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/385,986 filed on May 29, 2012 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,493,380), titled Method for Enhancing Soil Growth Using Bio-Char which is a 371 of PCT/US12/39862 filed on May 29, 2012, which application is a continuation-in-part ...

METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications. 1. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to new turf installation from sod , where at least 75% of the particles of the biochar , measured by weight and volume , have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm and where the method comprises the steps of: (i) applying the biochar over the area of soil in an amount ranging from 1 to 15 cubic yards per acre; and (ii) installing the sod on the surface of the area of soil.2. The method of where after applying the biochar claim 1 , the biochar is incorporated into the area of soil by tilling prior to the sod installation.3. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to new turf installation or to existing turf claim 1 , where at least 75% of the particles of the biochar claim 1 , measured by weight and volume claim 1 , have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm and where the method comprises the step of placing the biochar under the surface of the area of soil in an amount ranging from 1 to 15 cubic yards per acre.4. The method of further comprises the step of blending the biochar into the top 1-4 inches of the surface of the area of soil.5. The method of where biochar is placed in the area of soil using a device that injects the biochar into the soil.6. The method of where biochar is placed in the area of soil at a depth of approximately 1-12 inches under the soil surface.7. The method of where the biochar is placed in the area of soil in a manner such that the biochar is evenly spread over the area of soil.8. The method of where the biochar is mixed with other additives prior to application and where the mixture of biochar and additive is placed under the soil surface.9. The method of where the biochar is derived from wood.10. The method of where the biochar is derived from coconut ...

METHODS FOR IMPROVING BUD BREAK

Methods of inducing bud break of deciduous fruit vines, trees, or shrubs following dormancy by the application of bud breaker compositions that do not contain hydrogen cyanamide. 1. A method for inducing or improving bud break of deciduous plants to produce a crop of fruit following dormancy , comprising the step of applying to such plants within a few days of dormancy-pruning one or more compositions by either foliar application , soil application , or both foliar application and soil application , wherein the one or more compositions together comprise at least five of the components from the group consisting of nitrogen , phosphorus , potassium , calcium , magnesium , a trace element , acidifier , fulvic acid , humic acid , and seaweed; and further wherein hydrogen cyanamide or any chemical version or equivalent of hydrogen cyanamide is not applied to such plants within a few months of dormancy-pruning , such that the bud break of the plants are induced or improved to produce a crop of fruit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compositions together comprise at least six of the components from the group consisting of nitrogen claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , a trace element claim 1 , acidifier claim 1 , fulvic acid claim 1 , humic acid claim 1 , and seaweed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compositions together comprise at least seven of the components from the group consisting of nitrogen claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , a trace element claim 1 , acidifier claim 1 , fulvic acid claim 1 , humic acid claim 1 , and seaweed.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compositions together comprise at least eight of the components from the group consisting of nitrogen claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , a trace element claim 1 , acidifier claim 1 , fulvic acid claim 1 ...

Weed Control and Fertilizer

A composition for weed control and fertilizer comprising iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, micromate, feed grade urea, a natural-based wetting agent, molasses desurgarized solubles, and water, and may further comprise glycerin and/or preservatives, are provided. Methods for weed control and fertilization of plants comprising the steps of providing a composition comprising an effective amount of iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, micromate, feed grade urea, natural-based wetting agent, and molasses desurgarized solubles, and applying an effective amount of the composition to soil or a plant or a weed, are also provided. 1. A composition for weed control and fertilizer comprising:iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, at approximately between 5.13% and 7.76% of the total volume;micromate, at approximately between 0.06% and 0.07% of the total volume;feed grade urea, at approximately between 3.77% (kg/L) and 4.02% (kg/L);a wetting agent, at approximately between 0.04% and 0.05% of the total volume;molasses desugarized solubles, at approximately between 6.35% and 10.1% of the total volume; andwater, comprising the remainder portion of said composition.2. The composition of further comprising glycerin claim 1 , at approximately between 0.06% and 0.07% of the total volume.3. The composition of further comprising a preservative.4. A method for weed control and fertilization comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. providing the composition of ; and'}b. applying an effective amount of the composition to soil, lawn, or a cultivated area, wherein said effective amount is between 0.3 ounces and 0.4 ounces per square foot.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said composition further comprises glycerin at approximately between 0.06% and 0.07% of the total volume.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein said composition further comprises a preservative.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein said composition is applied to said ...

PLANT MEDIUM INCLUDING AN OXYGEN-ENABLED COMPOSITION

A composition including a plant medium and a poly-oxygenated metal hydroxide that comprises a clathrate containing oxygen gas molecules. The poly-oxygenated metal hydroxide may comprise of a poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide. The composition may include one or more nutrients. The composition may be in a solid form, a fluid form, or a combination thereof. The poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide is soluble in a fluid. In one embodiment, the poly-oxygenated metal hydroxide composition may have particles having a diameter of 212 μm or less, and which may be homogeneous. 1. A combination , comprising:a support;a plant; anda poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition comprising a clathrate containing oxygen gas molecules disposed about the plant, wherein the poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition provides free oxygen for sustaining the life and growth of the plant.2. The combination as specified in claim 1 , further comprising a plant medium disposed about a portion of the plant claim 1 , wherein the poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition is disposed in the plant medium.3. The combination as specified in claim 2 , wherein the plant medium comprises soil.4. The combination as specified in claim 2 , wherein the plant medium comprises a fluid.5. The combination as specified in claim 2 , wherein the plant medium comprises a nutrient.6. The combination as specified in claim 2 , wherein the portion of the plant comprises roots of the plant.7. The combination as specified in claim 1 , wherein the poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition is soluble.8. The combination as specified in claim 1 , wherein the poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition is chlorine-free.9. A method of treating a plant coupled to a support claim 1 , comprising:delivering a poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition comprising a clathrate containing oxygen gas molecules to a portion of the plant, wherein the poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition provides free ...

CLOSED-LOOP BIOREGENERATIVE WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) AND FOR SUSTAINABLE MARS EXPLORATION

A water purification system comprises a bioreaction subsystem receiving contaminated input effluent and having a gas-lift anaerobic membrane bioreactor removing urea and organic matter to create a first effluent. A light-treatment subsystem receives the first effluent and exposes the first effluent to UV light to create a second effluent free from microorganisms. A reactor subsystem fluidically connects an ammonia-reducing reactor to the UV output and receives UV-treated second effluent and has a struvite regenerator connected to the ammonia-reducing reactor output, separating ammonia from the second effluent in the ammonia-reducing reactor, and outputting the ammonia. A separation subsystem fluidically connects to the reactor output and receives the second effluent substantially free from ammonia and has a continuous electro-deionization device separating brine/salts from the second effluent to produce potable water. A closed-loop includes an ammonia-converting subsystem and a sequential fertilizer producer. 1. A water purification system , comprising: an input receiving contaminated input effluent;', 'a gas-lift anaerobic membrane bioreactor that removes at least one of urea and organic matter from the input effluent to create a first effluent; and', 'a bioreaction output through which passes the first effluent;, 'a bioreaction subsystem comprising an input fluidically connected to the bioreaction output and receiving the first effluent;', 'an ultraviolet (UV) light exposing the first effluent to UV light to create a second effluent substantially free from microorganisms; and', 'a UV output through which passes the second effluent;, 'a light-treatment subsystem comprising [ an input fluidically connected to the UV output and receiving the UV-treated second effluent; and', 'a reactor output; and, 'an ammonia-reducing reactor comprising, 'a struvite regenerator fluidically connected to the reactor output, separating ammonia from the second effluent in the ammonia- ...

NANOBUBBLE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF, AND A FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF

A nanobubble manufacturing system comprising: a gas supply unit, supplying gas; a mixing device, mixing the gas with liquid into a first solution; and an ultrasonic oscillator, vibrating the first solution to produce a second solution having nanobubbles. 1. A nanobubble manufacturing system , comprising:a gas supply unit, supplying gas;a mixing device, mixing the gas with liquid into a first solution; andan ultrasonic oscillator, vibrating the first solution to produce a second solution having nanobubbles.2. The nanobubble manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the gas is at least one of nitrogen claim 1 , oxygen claim 1 , and carbon dioxide claim 1 , and the liquid is water.3. The nanobubble manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the gas supply unit mixes the gas into the liquid through the mixing device under a condition of 6 PSI claim 1 , 20 minutes.4. The nanobubble manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic oscillator vibrates the first solution at 40 kHz for 10 to 30 minutes to generate nanobubbles.5. The nanobubble manufacturing system according to claim 1 , wherein the nanobubble manufacturing system further comprising:a detector, detecting the number of particles in the second solution; anda vacuum device, removing the gas from the second solution into a sample to be detected;wherein, the number of residual particles of the sample to be detected is detected by the detector or another detector.6. A fertilizer manufacturing system using the nanobubble manufacturing system according to any one of to .7. A nanobubble manufacturing method claim 1 , comprising:injecting gas into liquid to become a first solution;vibrating the first solution by ultrasonic waves to produce a second solution having nanobubbles.8. The nanobubble manufacturing method according to claim 7 , wherein the gas is at least one of nitrogen claim 7 , oxygen claim 7 , and carbon dioxide claim 7 , and the liquid is water;wherein, injecting the ...

BIOCHAR FERTILIZER

In view of the foregoing, an embodiment of the disclosure provides a process of producing a granulated fertilizer and a granulated fertilizer made by the process. The process includes the steps of: 1. A process of producing a granulated fertilizer , the process comprising the steps of: i) about 10% to about 50% by weight poultry litter;', 'ii) about 20% to about 50% by weight ammonium sulfate;', 'iii) about 0% to about 30% by weight leonardite;', 'iv) about 0% to about 25% by weight biochar;', 'v) about 5% to about 25% by weight potassium sulfate; and', 'vi) about 0% to about 10% by weight ferrous sulfate;, 'a) forming a dry mixture ofb) granulating the dry mixture in a granulator to form a granulated dry mixture;c) adding a binding agent to the granulated dry mixture to form a bound-granulated product; andd) drying the bound-granulated product to form the granulated fertilizer.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:a) grinding the poultry litter;b) passing the ground poultry litter through an about 1 mm screen; andc) mixing the ground poultry litter in a ribbon blender.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the dry mixture further comprises the step of mixing the dry mixture in a ribbon blender for about thirty minutes.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the dry mixture further comprises the step of forming the dry mixture from:a) about 35 to about 44% by weight poultry litter;b) about 30 to about 40% by weight ammonium sulfate;c) about 0.5 to about 1.5% by weight biochar;d) about 0.5 to about 1.5% by weight leonardite.e) about 5.0 to about 12.0% by weight potassium sulfate; andf) about 2.0 to about 6.0% by weight ferrous sulfate5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of granulating the dry mixture further comprises the step of feeding the dry mixture into a pin mixer granulator running at about 1200 to about 1600 rotations per minute using a vibrating screw feeder at a rate of about 1.5 to about 2.5 kg ...

ENCAPSULATED SEED

Encapsulated seeds, processes for making encapsulated seeds and processes for establishing and improving seed beds and seed bed germination. The encapsulated seeds improve soil productivity through enhancements in soil fertility, soil condition/tilth, and control of soil moisture. 1. A method for encapsulating a turf grass seed comprising:agglomerating encapsulation material and a binder about each of said turf grass seed to create an encapsulated seed product by an agitation agglomeration process;said seed acting as a nucleating agent for said agglomeration process;said agglomeration process being continuous and physically binding said encapsulation material about said seed;said encapsulation material comprising two or more materials selected from the group consisting of: gypsum, biochar, peat moss or bentonite clay;said encapsulation material present by weight in said encapsulated seed product in a ratio equal to, or greater than, two parts said encapsulation material to one part said seed.2. The method of further comprising:first spraying a tackifier onto said seed and then coating said seed with said encapsulation material and additional tackifier during said agglomeration process to form said encapsulated seed.3. The method of further comprising:drying said encapsulated seed product to remove moisture but not damage said seed.4. The method of wherein said encapsulated seed product when placed in water essentially sinks in approximately ten seconds due to product density and weight.5. The method of wherein said binder comprises guar.6. The method of wherein said encapsulation material is blended prior to said agglomeration process.7. The method of wherein said agitation process is a lift and tumble agitation process.8. The method of wherein said agglomeration process uses a single agglomeration apparatus.9. The method of wherein said apparatus is a drum.10. The method of wherein said drum rotates; said drum having flights that lift and tumble said seed and said ...

BIOCHAR AS A MICROBIAL CARRIER

The invention relates to a microbial delivery where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes. 1. A microbial delivery system comprising:a treated biochar comprising a pore; anda microbe, wherein the microbe is retained on a surface or in a pore of the treated biochar;and wherein the treated biochar was formed by treating a biochar so as to improve or maintain the viability of the microbe retained on the surface or in the pore of the treated biochar.2. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the treated biochar.3. The delivery system of claim 2 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the treated biochar using mechanical claim 2 , chemical claim 2 , or biological assistance to move the microbe either into the pore of the biochar or onto the surface of the biochar.4. The delivery system of claim 3 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the biochar using the application of positive or negative pressure.5. The delivery system of claim 3 , wherein the microbe is inoculated into the pore of the biochar or on the surface of the treated biochar through integrated growth.6. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the microbe is retained by the treated biochar through mixing the biochar and microbe together.7. The delivery system of claim 6 , wherein the microbe is retained on the treated biochar by suspending the microbe in liquid and depositing the microbe on the biochar.8Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium, Burkholderia, Achromobacter, Agrobacterium, Microccocus, Aereobacter, Flavobacterium, Erwinia, KlebsiellaEnterobacterBacillus mucilaginosus, Bacillus edaphicus, Bacillus circulans, PaenibacillusAcidothiobacillus ferrooxidans, Pseudomonas cepacia, Burkholderia cepacia, Klebsiella variicola, Pantoea agglomeransGlomus mosseae, Glomus intraradices, Aspergillus terreusAspergillus niger.. The delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the microbe retained by the biochar is selected from the group consisting of: claim ...

Biochar Coated Seeds

The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar. 1. A coated seed , the coated seed comprising a seed substantially surrounded by one or more layers of biochar.2. The coated seed of claim 1 , where the average thickness of one or more biochar layers substantially surrounding the seed is between 0.01 and 100 times the diameter of the seed.3. The coated seed of where the biochar has been treated by the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar.4. The coated seed of where the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in part by a vacuum processing treatment.5. The coated seed of where the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar is accomplished at least in part by a surfactant infusion treatment.6. The coated seed of where the one or more layers of biochar surrounding the seed further includes a binding substance that assists with the adhesion of the one or more layers of biochar to the seed.7. The coated seed of where the binding substance is one or more substances selected from the group comprising: a starch claim 6 , sugar claim 6 , gum arabic claim 6 , cellulose claim 6 , clay claim 6 , and polymer.8. The coated seed of where the binding substance is corn starch.9. The coated seed of where the seed is one of the following seed types: grass claim 1 , corn claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , barley claim 1 , soybean claim 1 , rice claim 1 , sugar beet claim 1 , ornamental plant or vegetable.10. The coated seed of where the binding substance is either infused into pores of the biochar claim 6 , mixed with the seed and biochar claim 6 , or both.11. The coated seed of claim 1 , where the one or more layers of biochar further includes a fertilizer.12. The coated seed of where the one or more liquids infused into pores of the biochar is present in the one or more layers of the biochar coating the seed.13. A method for coating seeds with biochar ...

THIXOTROPIC SUSPENSION AGENT FOR PLANT NUTRIENTS OR ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENTS: COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING, AND USE THEREOF

A composition, in the form of an aqueous suspension. The composition comprises at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction (SWF) amount ranging from 0.065% to 0.30%. The composition comprises kaolin present in a percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount ranging from 0.80% to 2.80%. The composition comprises one or more main plant nutrients or major animal mineral nutrient supplements. In the composition, the total percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount in the composition ranges from 45% to 90%. Although usable for other purposes, the composition is usable as a fertilizer. Although makeable in other ways, the composition is makeable by mixing the ingredients with agitation sufficient enough to form an aqueous suspension. 1. A composition , in the form of an aqueous suspension , comprising:at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction (SWF) amount ranging from 0.065% to 0.30%;kaolin present in a percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount ranging from 0.80% to 2.80%;one or more main plant nutrients or major animal mineral nutrient supplements; andwater;wherein the total percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount in the composition ranges from 45% to 90%.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one form of attapulgite is present in an amount SWF ranging from 0.075% to 0.20%.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one form of attapulgite is chosen from attapulgites impoverished in smectite.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one form of attapulgite is chosen from purified attapulgite and dry processed attapulgite.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the kaolin is present in a percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount ranging from 0.90% to 2.10%.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the total percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount in the composition ranges from 50% to 85%.7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one second form of attapulgite present in a percent solids ...

AQUEOUS SUSPENSION FOR AGRONOMIC USE

An aqueous suspension includes, in weight percent with respect to the total weight of the suspension, at least 10% of at least one metal in the form of salt and/or oxide and/or hydroxide, at least 3.5% of at least one polyphenol and from 0.05 to 10% of at least one dispersing agent. A process for the production of an aqueous suspension includes, in weight percent with respect to the total weight of the suspension, at least 10% of at least one metal in the form of salt and/or oxide and/or hydroxide, at least 3.5% of at least one polyphenol and from 0.05 to 10% of at least one dispersing agent, which includes a mixing step of the at least one metal, the at least one polyphenol, the at least one dispersing agent, and any other further components in water. The aqueous suspension can be used as fertilizer and/or phytoprotective agent of a plant by application of the aqueous suspension of the invention to the plant. 1. An aqueous suspension comprising , in weight percent with respect to the total weight of the suspension , at least 10% of at least one metal in the form of salt and/or oxide and/or hydroxide , at least 3.5% of at least one polyphenol and from 0.05 to 10% of at least one dispersing agent.2. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one metal is chosen from copper claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , iron and molybdenum.3. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein said salt is chosen from carbonate claim 1 , nitrate claim 1 , chloride and sulphate.4. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one polyphenol is chosen from flavones claim 1 , tannins claim 1 , lignin and anthocyanins.5. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in weight percent with respect to the total weight of the suspension claim 1 , said at least one metal is present in said suspension in a concentration ranging from 10 to 60%.6. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in weight percent with ...

BARK AND WOOD FIBER GROWING MEDIUM

A method for making a growing medium includes a step of combining tree bark and/or wood components together to form an initial composition; heating the initial composition to a temperature greater than about 149° C. under steam in a pressurized vessel; processing the initial composition through a refiner with a plurality of opposing disks to obtain the fibrous growing medium, the refiner separating fibers from each other; wherein the growing medium has total porosity of 88 volume % or more. 1. A growing medium comprising:about 20 to about 70 weight % fibrous tree bark, based on the total weight of the growing medium; andabout 30 to about 80 weight % fibrous wood components, based on the total weight of the growing medium,{'sup': 3', '3, 'wherein the growing medium has a dry bulk density of about 48 kg/mor lower and wet bulk density of about 120 kg/mor lower.'}2. The growing medium of claim 1 , wherein the growing medium has a total porosity of 88 volume % or more.3. The growing medium of claim 1 , wherein the growing medium has a total porosity of 95 volume % or more.4. The growing medium of claim 2 , wherein water holding capacity of the growing medium according to ASTM D7367-14 is about 400 to 1000 weight % claim 2 , based on the total weight of the growing medium.5. The growing medium of claim 1 , wherein 62.3-79.5% of the fibrous tree bark and the fibrous wood components have a particle size less than 2380 μm and greater than 150 μm.6. The growing medium of claim 4 , wherein the growing medium comprises about 10.1-25.0 weight % fibrous tree bark and fibrous wood components claim 4 , based on the total weight of the growing medium claim 4 , having a particle size greater than 710 μm and less than 1180 μm.7. The growing medium of claim 4 , further comprising at least one of fertilizer(s) claim 4 , macronutrient(s) claim 4 , micronutrient(s) claim 4 , mineral(s) claim 4 , chemical binder(s) claim 4 , natural gum(s) claim 4 , interlocking manmade fiber(s) claim 4 , ...

Method of encapsulation and immobilization

A method for encapsulating a material comprises the steps of choosing a material to encapsulate; placing the material into a material solvent to form a material solution; forming a primary emulsion of the material solution in an immiscible liquid medium that is immiscible with the material solvent, the material solution serving as the disperse phase and the immiscible liquid medium serving as the continuous phase of the primary emulsion, wherein the immiscible liquid medium contains an encapsulating agent dissolved therein, the encapsulating agent being capable of being crosslinked, polymerized, gelled or otherwise hardened or solidified; adding the primary emulsion as droplets into a crosslinking medium, and thereafter activating the crosslinking, polymerizing, gelling, hardening or solidifying of the encapsulating agent to envelope the material in a crosslinked, polymerized, gelled or otherwise hardened or solidified matrix forming the droplets into beads.

Growth supplement for efficient production of agricultural and livestock products

Provided is a growth supplement for efficient production of agricultural and livestock products, more specifically, a growth supplement for environment-friendly crop cultivation and livestock rearing to increase yields of crops and livestock, which is prepared by mixing specific amounts of antibiotic fruit juices, one or more sources of sugar, one or more sources of hydrogen carbonate, one or more sources of chloride ion and antifebrile vegetable juices depending on crops (species) and cultivation (livestock) conditions to feed the livestock or crops. The growth supplement is prepared by admixing and stirring antibiotic fruit juices in an amount of 2 to 10 parts by weight; the source of hydrogen carbonates in an amount of 1 to 4 parts by weight; the source of chloride ion in an amount of 1 to 4 parts by weight; and antifebrile vegetable juices in an amount of 2 to 8 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by the source of sugar.

Use of acylated carbonic esters of glycerol in agriculture

A process for treating plants, including the application of at least one compound, termed carbonic ester of glycerol, including at least one carboxylic ester function formed by a carbonic acid-derived group and at least one glycerol-derived group, with the exception of cyclic glyceryl carbonate including five ring members.

Calcium-alginate entrapped nanoscale zero-valent iron (nzvi)

Nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI) particles or Ca-alginate-entrapped NZVI, are provided for use in environmental remediation, decontamination, and pollution control. When charged with a sorbed nutrient such as phosphate or selenium, they can be used as fertilizer.

Novel Crop Fortification, Nutrition and Crop Protection Composition

The invention relates to an algal granular composition. More particularly, the invention relates to an algal granular composition comprising at least one alga, and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipients selected from one or more of surfactants, binders or disintegrant having weight ratio of algae to at least one of surfactant, binder or disintegrant in the range of 99:1 to 1: 99. The algae comprise 0.1% to 90% by weight of the total composition. The composition has a particle size in the range of 0.1 microns to 60 microns. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process of preparing the algal granular composition comprising at least one alga and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient. The invention further relates to a method of treating the plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, locus, parts thereof or the soil with the algal granular composition. 1. A water dispersible granular composition comprising at least one algae and at least one of agrochemical excipient comprising at least one or more of surfactant , binder or disintegrant wherein , the weight ratio of algae to at least one of surfactant , binder or disintegrant is 99:1 to 1:99 wherein the algae comprises 0.1% to 90% by weight of the total composition , and wherein the composition has a particle size in the range of 0.1 microns to 60 microns.2. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of algae to at least one of surfactant claim 1 , binder or disintegrant is 99:1 to 1:50.3. The water dispersible granular composition of claim 1 , wherein the algae comprise one or more of green algae claim 1 , red algae claim 1 , golden algae claim 1 , brown algae claim 1 , golden-brown algae claim 1 , blue algae claim 1 , blue-green algae or their species and mixtures thereof.4Cyanobacteria, Ochrophytes, Glaucophytes, Rhodoplasts, Rhodophytes, Chloroplasts, Chrysophyta, Synurophytes, Silicoflagellata, Heterokonts, Crytophytes, Haptophytes, Euglenophytes ...

Foliarly applicable silicon nutrition compositions & methods

A foliarly applicable plant nutrient composition comprises, in aqueous solution, (a) a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable source of foliarly absorbable silicon; (b) a second component selected from agriculturally acceptable sources of thiosulfate ions, agents effective to inhibit polymerization of silicic acid or silicate ions, and mixtures thereof; and (c) as a third component, an agriculturally acceptable mixture of compounds selected from the group consisting of organic acids, organic compounds having functional groups capable of reversibly binding or complexing with inorganic anions, and mixtures thereof. The composition is useful for silicon nutrition of a plant and for reducing susceptibility of a plant to fungal or bacterial disease.

SEED COATING TO PROMOTE PLANT GROWTH AND METHOD OF INCREASING PLANT YIELD

A seed coated with a seed grind, and optionally a source of sugar, a source of bicarbonate, and/or a source of fertilizer nutrient to supply plant roots with additional uptake-available carbon and energy to promote rapid growth. A method of coating seeds with the coating and a method of growing plants from the coated seed. 1. A coated seed having an enhanced seedling growth rate comprising:a seed; anda coating on the seed comprising a seed grind formed from a ground whole seed, a source of sugar and a binder, wherein the seed grind and the source of sugar increase available seed components required for a seedling to grow to enhance the seedling growth.2. The coated seed according to claim 1 , wherein the source of sugar comprises at least one of corn syrup claim 1 , cane syrup claim 1 , agave claim 1 , maple syrup claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , fructose claim 1 , galactose claim 1 , glucose claim 1 , lactose claim 1 , maltose claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , powdered sugar claim 1 , corn syrup claim 1 , cane syrup claim 1 , agave claim 1 , sorghum claim 1 , honey claim 1 , sugar cane claim 1 , sugar beets claim 1 , fruits claim 1 , and vegetables.3. The coated seed according to claim 1 , wherein the source of sugar comprises a compound that forms or releases sugar when the coated seed is planted in soil.4. The coated seed according to claim 1 , wherein the seed is selected from the group consisting of cotton claim 1 , soybean claim 1 , rice claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , corn claim 1 , and sugar beet.5. The coated seed according to claim 1 , wherein the seed is selected from the group consisting of ornamental plants claim 1 , trees claim 1 , turf grasses claim 1 , vegetables claim 1 , sorghum claim 1 , fruit claim 1 , bushes claim 1 , and energy grasses.6. The coated seed according to claim 1 , wherein the seed grind is not fit for human consumption and further comprises at least one of additional plant parts claim 1 , dirt claim 1 , contaminants claim 1 , molds claim 1 , fungi ...

Method for application of biochar in turf grass and landscaping environments

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications.

ACIDIFIED NP, PK, NPK FERTILIZER GRANULES FOR FERTIGATION

Solid acidic fertilizer granules, methods for producing the same, and methods for their use in fertigation, are disclosed. The solid acidic fertilizer granules include a plant nutrient and one or more inorganic acid distributed throughout the granules. The amount of the inorganic acid is sufficient to adjust the pH value of the fertigation solution containing the dissolved fertilizer granule to an acidic pH and prevent or reduce the precipitation of calcium in the fertigation solution. 1. A solid acidic fertilizer granule comprising:a plant nutrient comprising phosphorus; andan inorganic acid that is distributed throughout the solid fertilizer granule.2. The fertilizer granule of claim 1 , wherein the granule comprises an effective amount of the inorganic acid sufficient to form a solution having a pH of less than 4 when at most 10 grams of the solid fertilizer granule(s) is dissolved in at least 100 ml of water having a pH of greater than 7 before the solid fertilizer granule is dissolved in the water.3. The fertilizer granule of claim 2 , wherein the water comprises at least 50 ppm calcium (Ca) claim 2 , and wherein the inorganic acid prevents the formation of calcium phosphate from the phosphorus in the plant nutrient and the calcium in the water.4. The fertilizer granule of claim 1 , comprising 4 wt. % or more of the inorganic acid by weight of the fertilizer granule.5. The fertilizer granule of claim 4 , comprising 2 wt. % to 40 wt. % of the inorganic acid by weight of the fertilizer granule.6. The fertilizer granule of claim 4 , comprising 10 wt. % or more of the inorganic acid by weight of the fertilizer granule.7. The fertilizer granule of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic acid comprises sulfuric acid claim 1 , hydrochloric acid claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , or phosphoric acid claim 1 , or any combination thereof.8. The fertilizer granule of claim 7 , wherein the inorganic acid comprises sulfuric acid.9. The fertilizer granule of claim 1 , wherein the plant ...

Micronutrient-enhanced polymeric seed coatings

Improved, micronutrient-supplemented polymeric seed coatings are provided which include at least one polyanionic polymer in combination with respective amounts of Zn, Mn, and Cu micronutrients. Preferably, the coatings comprise polyanionic polymers having a backbone comprising dicarboxylic repeat units with Zn, Mn, and Cu bound to the backbone. The most preferred polymers contain maleic and itaconic repeat units, optionally with sulfonate repeat units. The invention also provides a method of treating seeds using the coatings, and coated seed products.

Methods and Systems for the Co-Generation of Gaseous Fuels, Biochar, and Fertilizer From Biomass and Biogenic Wastes

Methods and systems for converting a biomass and biogenic wastes to hydrogen with integrated carbon dioxide capture and storage are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: mixing at least one of a dry solid or liquid or liquid hydroxide and catalysts with a biomass to form a biomass mixture; heating the biomass mixture until the hydroxide and the biomass react to produce hydrogen, carbonate, biochar, and potentially fertilizer; calcining the carbonate or performing double replacement reactions of the carbonate to produce sequestration-ready carbon dioxide and a hydroxide; storing the carbon dioxide produced; transferring the hydrogen produced to a fuel cell; and generating electricity with the fuel cell. 1. A method of converting a biomass to hydrogen and carbon dioxide , said method comprising:mixing a dry solid or liquid or liquid hydroxide with a biomass to form a biomass mixture;heating said biomass mixture and water vapor until said hydroxide and said biomass react to produce hydrogen and carbonate; andcalcining said carbonate or performing double replacement reactions of said carbonate to produce carbon dioxide and a hydroxide.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:mixing catalysts with said biomass mixture prior to heating said biomass mixture.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said catalysts include nickel and iron.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said catalysts include nanoparticle organic hybrid materials (NOHMs).5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said NOHMs include a nanoparticle core and molecular organic polymeric corona.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said nanoparticle core include at least one of nickel and iron.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said dry solid or liquid hydroxide is an alkali metal hydroxide or their solutions.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein said alkali metal hydroxide is one of KOH claim 7 , NaOH claim 7 , LiOH claim 7 , ...

MICRONUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

An agricultural spray may be produced by admixing citric acid and glutamic acid with a metal salt and a pesticide or other agricultural chemical containing components capable of precipitating with the metal salt in the admixture. The citric acid and the glutamic acid chelate with the metal salt to provide a stability and compatibility-enhancing composition, thereby preventing the metal salt from forming an insoluble solid within the admixture. Such a composition may be produced by admixing citric acid and glutamic acid at a molar ratio of about 6.8:0.5 to about 1:0.29. The composition may include a metal sat, citric acid and glutamic acid in a molar ratio of about 1:6.8:0.5 to about 1:1:0.29 and a pesticide. 1. A method of spraying an agricultural admixture , comprising:spraying an admixture comprising citric acid, glutamic acid, a metal salt and one or more agricultural chemicals, the metal salt comprising one or more zinc, boron, copper, iron, chloride, manganese, molybdenum, cobalt, magnesium, calcium, nickel, vanadium, or chromium;wherein the citric acid, glutamic acid and metal salt form a chelate to thereby prevent the metal salt from forming an insoluble solid with the one or more agricultural chemicals, andwherein the citric acid and the glutamic acid are present in the agricultural spray at a molar ratio of about 14:1 to about 0.9:0.5,wherein the admixture remains stable, non-precipitated for at least 72 hours.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more agricultural chemicals includes at least one of:one or more pesticides;one or more fertilizers; orone or more additional agricultural chemicals containing a component capable of precipitating with the metal salt in the absence of the citric acid and the glutamic acid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the citric acid and the glutamic acid are present in the agricultural spray at a molar ratio of about 6.8:0.5 to about 1:0.29.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal salt is present with the citric ...

BARK AND WOOD FIBER GROWING MEDIUM

A method for making a growing medium includes a step of combining tree bark and/or wood components together to form an initial composition; heating the initial composition to a temperature greater than about 149° C. under steam in a pressurized vessel; processing the initial composition through a refiner with a plurality of opposing disks to obtain the fibrous growing medium, the refiner separating fibers from each other; wherein the growing medium has total porosity of 88 volume % or more. 1. A growing medium comprising:about 20 to about 70 weight % fibrous tree bark, based on the total weight of the growing medium; andabout 30 to about 80 weight % fibrous wood components, based on the total weight of the growing medium,{'sup': 3', '3, 'wherein the growing medium has a dry bulk density of about 48 kg/mor lower and wet bulk density of about 120 kg/mor lower.'}2. The growing medium of claim 1 , wherein the growing medium has a total porosity of 88 volume % or more.3. The growing medium of claim 1 , wherein the growing medium has a total porosity of 95 volume % or more.4. The growing medium of claim 2 , wherein water holding capacity of the growing medium according to ASTM D7367-14 is about 400 to 1000 weight % claim 2 , based on the total weight of the growing medium.5. The growing medium of claim 1 , wherein 62.3-79.5% of the fibrous tree bark and the fibrous wood components have a particle size less than 2380 μm and greater than 150 μm.6. The growing medium of claim 4 , wherein the growing medium comprises about 10.1-25.0 weight % fibrous tree bark and fibrous wood components claim 4 , based on the total weight of the growing medium claim 4 , having a particle size greater than 710 μm and less than 1180 μm.7. The growing medium of claim 4 , further comprising at least one of fertilizer(s) claim 4 , macronutrient(s) claim 4 , micronutrient(s) claim 4 , mineral(s) claim 4 , chemical binder(s) claim 4 , natural gum(s) claim 4 , interlocking manmade fiber(s) claim 4 , ...

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MICRONIZED SULFUR

The present document describes a method of producing sulfur particles by injecting an unbroken stream of molten sulfur under a pulsation free pressure, from a distance, into tempered water moving at a velocity, to produce a physical reaction of said molten sulfur with said tempered water to produce sulfur particles. Also described are sulfur particles produced by the process and methods of using the same for fertilizing soil. 1. A method of producing sulfur particles , comprising the step of: injecting an unbroken stream of a molten sulfur under a pulsation free pressure of from about 3447.38 kPa to about 20684.27 kPa , from a distance of about 30 to about 101 mm , into a tempered water moving at velocity , to produce a physical reaction of said molten sulfur with said tempered water to produce sulfur particles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said pulsation free pressure is from a pump having reduced pulsations compared to a pump having a single claim 1 , or dual high pressure hydraulic cylinder.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said molten sulfur is degassed molten sulfur.4. The method of any claim 1 , wherein said pulsation free pressure is provided with a pump having 3 or more hydraulic cylinders.5. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein said distance is from about 30 to about 76 mm or about 33 to about 76 mm.67.-. (canceled)8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said molten sulfur is heated to a temperature of about 140° C. to about 159° C. or from about 150° C. to about 155° C.9. (canceled)10. The method of claim 1 , wherein said tempered water is heated to a temperature of about 15° C. to about 98° C. or about 50° C. to about 98° C. or about 94° C. to about 98° C.1112.-. (canceled)13. The method of claim 1 , wherein said tempered water is moving at velocity sufficient to produce a vortex.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein said tempered water is moving at velocity of at least 0.5 meter per second.15. The method of claim 1 , wherein said tempered water ...

SEED, SOIL, AND PLANT TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS

Various seed, soil, and plant treatment compositions, methods of applying such compositions, and the like are described herein. The treatment compositions can comprise one or more zinc compounds, one or more iron compounds, and/or one or more molybdenum compounds. Applications of the treatment compositions can include being placed in-furrow, side-dressed in fields, used as foliar treatments, broadcast in soil, tilled in soil, or otherwise applied to seeds, soils, or plants. 1. A seed , soil , or plant treatment composition , comprising:about 0.1% to about 2.0% by weight of a zinc compound; andabout 25% to about 35% by weight of an iron compound;wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the treatment composition.2. The treatment composition of claim 1 , wherein the zinc compound is selected from zinc chelates claim 1 , zinc salts claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The treatment composition of claim 1 , wherein the zinc compound includes one or more of zinc lactate dihydrate and zinc sulfate monohydrate.4. The treatment composition of claim 1 , wherein the iron compound includes one or more of iron ammonium sulfate claim 1 , iron sulfate claim 1 , iron diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid claim 1 , and ferric ammonium citrate.5. The treatment composition of claim 1 , further comprising about 0.1% to about 1.0% by weight of a molybdenum compound.6. The treatment composition of claim 5 , wherein the molybdenum compound is selected from ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate claim 5 , molybdic acid claim 5 , and combinations thereof.7. The treatment composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a manganese compound and potassium benzoate.8. The treatment composition of claim 7 , wherein the manganese compound is selected from manganese chelates claim 7 , manganese salts claim 7 , and combinations thereof.9. A method claim 7 , comprising: applying a treatment composition in proximity to and/or in contact with one or more seeds in-furrow ...

ENCAPSULATION OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND/OR MICRO-ORGANISMS IN A LAMELLAR MATERIAL

The present invention relates to a method for encapsulating a compound selected from the group consisting of at least one active substance, at least one microorganism and mixtures thereof in an organic-inorganic hybrid material of 2:1 lamellar structure, said material having the following general formula I: Na[(Mg)(Al(RSi))O(OH)] (I) the method comprising: 1. A method of encapsulating a compound selected from the group consisting of at least one active substance , at least one microorganism and mixtures thereof in an organic-inorganic hybrid material of 2:1 lamellar structure , said material having the following general formula I:{'br': None, 'sub': x', '3', 'x', '4−x', '8+x', '2, 'Na[(Mg)(Al(RSi))O(OH)]\u2003\u2003(I)'}in whichx is a number such that 0≤x<1.2 and{'sub': 1', '30', '1', '30', '1', '30, 'R represents a C-Calkyl group, an aryl group, a (C-Calkyl)aryl group or a C-CO-alkyl group, and the alkyl group may be substituted with a group selected from a phenyl, vinyl, aminopropyl or mercaptopropyl group;'}the method comprising:a) sol-gel synthesis of the organic-inorganic hybrid material of 2:1 lamellar structure in the presence of the compound;b) recovery of the compound encapsulated in the material of general formula I.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein x=0.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compound is an active substance selected from the group consisting of an amino acid claim 1 , an essential oil and mixtures thereof.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compound is a microorganism selected from the group consisting of a bacterium claim 1 , a microalga claim 1 , a fungus claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the source of silicon necessary for synthesis of the material of formula I of step a) is an organoalkoxysilane or a mixture of organoalkoxysilanes of the following general formula II: RSi(OR′)(II)in which{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'R is as defined in ...

USE OF BENTONITE FOR IMPROVING PLANT GROWTH-RELATED TRAITS

The present invention relates to a slurry comprising water, bentonite, and a compound selected from fertilizer, a plant growth regulator, a fungicide and an insecticide. The present invention also relates to an agricultural product comprising a slurry comprising water and bentonite, and a plant propagative material. Methods of using the bentonite to enhance a growth-related trait, such as drought tolerance, in a plant are also described. 130-. (canceled)31. A method of enhancing growth of a plant relative to a control plant , comprising:a) applying a flowable supersaturated bentonite slurry comprising from about 1% to about 50% w/w of bentonite and at least about 50% w/w of water into a hole formed in a plant growth medium to form a supersaturated bentonite slurry plug, wherein the supersaturated bentonite slurry contains more than the amount of water required for complete saturation of the bentonite as determined by the Swell Index, and the bentonite is completely saturated with the water;b) introducing a plant into the hole formed in the plant growth medium containing the supersaturated bentonite slurry plug such that roots of the plant are in contact with the supersaturated bentonite slurry plug; and(c) covering the roots of the plant and the supersaturated bentonite slurry plug with additional plant growth medium such that the supersaturated bentonite slurry plug is fully embedded within the plant growth medium, and(d) allowing the plant to grow, wherein the supersaturated bentonite slurry plug retains a higher moisture content than wetted soil alone such thatgrowth of the plant is measurably enhanced relative to a control plant planted in growth medium alone that is not treated with the supersaturated bentonite slurry plug.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the growth of the plant is determined by a measurement selected from the group consisting of plant biomass claim 31 , total yield claim 31 , seed yield claim 31 , root growth claim 31 , plant size claim 31 ...

MINERAL ORGANIC FERTILIZERS COMPOSITION AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A mineral organic fertilizer composition obtained by a process comprising the following steps performed homogeneously mix having a specific predetermined percentage (%) by weight relative to the total weight of the mineral organic fertilizer composition, specifically homogeneously mix a coal slag composition, the micronutrient solution with the manure composition to form a homogeneous mixture, in which, the homogeneous mixture is added with microbiological composition; composting the homogeneous mixture to form a foundation mixture; homogeneously mix the foundation mixture with the different mixing components comprising an NPK fertilizer and a mixture of micronutrient solutions and microbiological composition having a predetermined percentage (%) weight, and then drying or centrifuged. 2. The mineral organic fertilizer composition of claim 1 , wherein said the manure composition comprises different types of animal manure claim 1 , preferably cow manure with relative humidity below 40% or a mixture of manure and organic waste having ratio 1:1; in which organic waste such as bagasse claim 1 , sawdust or chopped straw claim 1 , water hyacinth claim 1 , peat.3. A process of manufacturing the mineral organic fertilizer composition of claim 1 , comprising steps performed in the following specific orders:(i) mixing a coal slag composition with a manure composition to form a first temporary mixture, in which the manure composition having a first predetermined percentage (%) by weight, and the coal slag having a second predetermined percentage (%) by weight;wherein the manure composition comprises different types of animal manure, preferably cow manure with relative humidity below 40% or a mixture of manure and organic waste having ratio 1:1; in which organic waste such as bagasse, sawdust or chopped straw, water hyacinth, peat;(ii) adding and homogeneously mixing a micronutrient solution having a third predetermined percentage (%) by weight with the first temporary mixture ...

Seed coating to promote plant growth and method of increasing plant yield

A seed coated with a seed grind, and optionally a source of sugar, a source of bicarbonate, and/or a source of fertilizer nutrient to supply plant roots with additional uptake-available carbon and energy to promote rapid growth. A method of coating seeds with the coating and a method of growing plants from the coated seed.

SPRAY COATED FERTILIZER COMPOSITION

A fertilizer composition includes a seed particle spray coated with a fertilizer material including a soluble fertilizer and micronized sulphur particles. A method of producing a fertilizer composition includes the steps of producing a seed particle; preparing a sprayable suspension comprising a solution of a fertilizer material in water, a suspended insoluble fertilizer material, and a dispersant; and using the suspension to spray coat a layer of a mixture of the soluble and insoluble fertilizer material onto the seed particle. 1. A method of producing a solid fertilizer particle , comprising the steps of spray coating a seed particle with a sprayable suspension comprising a solution of a primary macronutrient fertilizer and micronized sulphur particles.2. The method of wherein the seed particle comprises a primary macronutrient fertilizer.3. The method of or wherein the seed particle comprises micronized sulphur particles mixed with a primary macronutrient fertilizer.4. The method of claim 1 , or wherein the seed particle comprises urea claim 1 , MAP claim 1 , DAP claim 1 , micronized sulphur claim 1 , potash or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , claim 1 , or wherein the spray coating step takes place in a rotary drum or a fluidized bed granulator.6. The method of wherein the sprayable suspension comprises the same primary macronutrient claim 4 , or combination of macronutrients claim 4 , as the seed particle.7. The method of any one to wherein the sprayable suspension is produced by emulsifying liquid sulphur in a dispersant solution claim 4 , cooling the emulsion to produce a suspension of micronized sulphur claim 4 , and dissolving the primary macronutrient into the suspension.8. The method of wherein the dispersant comprises an anionic claim 7 , cationic claim 7 , amphoteric claim 7 , or non-ionic surfactant claim 7 , or mixtures thereof.9. The method of wherein the spray coated particles are screened to produce a product-sized portion claim 1 , an ...

DELAYED RELEASE FORMULATION OF NITRIFICATION INHIBITORS

The invention relates to a composition comprising a) zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-8; and b) Compounds of formula (I) or a stereoisomer, salt, tautomer or N-oxide thereof, wherein the variables have a meaning as defined in the main body of the text. It also relates to a method for fertilization comprising treatment with the composition. Other objects are the use of ZIF-8 for reducing the evaporation rate of Compounds of formula (I); a method for production of the composition as defined comprising step a) of adsorbing Compounds of formula (I) on ZIF-8; and the use of the composition for producing granules comprising Compounds of formula (I) and a fertilizer. 2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the variables of the compound of formula (I) have the following meaning:{'sup': 'a', 'sub': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'claim-text': {'sup': 'a', 'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'or two substituents Ron adjacent C-atoms are a OCHCHO bridge or a O(CH)O bridge;'}, 'Rhalogen, C-C-alkyl, C-C-alkoxy;'}{'sup': 'b', 'sub': 1', '6, 'RH, C-C-alkyl, phenyl and benzyl;'}{'sup': c', 'd, 'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4, 'R, Rare independently H, C-C-alkyl, or C-C-haloalkyl; and'}{'sup': 'e', 'sub': 1', '4, 'Rhalogen and C-C-alkyl.'}3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the variables of the compound of formula (I) have the following meaning:{'sup': 1', '2, 'sub': 2', '6', '2', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'R, Rare independently H, C-C-alkynyl, C-C-alkynyloxy, aryl-C-C-alkyl, or hetaryl-C-C-alkyl;'}{'sup': 1', '2, 'wherein least one of Rand Ris H.'}4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the variables of the compound of formula (I) have the following meaning:{'sup': 'A', 'claim-text': {'sup': A', 'c', 'd', 'a, 'sub': 2', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6', '1', '6, 'Rhalogen, NO, NRR, C-C-alkyl, C-C-haloalkyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-C-alkylthio, phenoxy, or benzyloxy, wherein the cyclic moieties are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different R.'}, 'A phenyl, which is ...

MICRONIZED SULPHUR POWDER

A process is provided to produce a micronized sulphur powder product, including the preparation of a micronized sulphur emulsion from molten sulphur and a dispersant solution, including a surfactant in a concentration less than the critical micelle concentration of the surfactant. 1. A method of producing micronized sulphur , comprising the steps of:(a) preparing an emulsion of liquid sulphur in an aqueous dispersant solution comprising a surfactant in a concentration below 1.5% (wt.) and below its critical micelle concentration (CMC); and(b) solidifying the liquid sulphur droplets to produce a micronized sulphur suspension.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of surfactant is optimized by measuring the CMC in the solution and determining an optimum concentration of surfactant which minimizes particle size and/or particle size variation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of surfactant is less than about 75% claim 1 , 50% claim 1 , 40% claim 1 , 30% or 20% of its CMC.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant comprises an anionic surfactant or a nonionic surfactant.5. The method of wherein the surfactant comprises naphthalene sulphonate or octylphenol ethoxylate.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant concentration is less than about 0.75% (wt.).7. The method of any one of to claim 1 , wherein the dispersant solution is made up with demineralized water.8. The method of any one of - claim 1 , comprising the further step of periodically stirring the suspension of solid micronized sulphur.9. A micronized sulphur product having a mean or median particle size of about 5 microns or less claim 1 , or preferably about 3 microns of less.10. The micronized sulphur product of wherein 95% of the particles are less than 12 claim 9 , 10 claim 9 , 9 claim 9 , or 8 microns.11. A micronized sulphur product claim 9 , dispersed in solution comprising an aqueous dispersant comprising a surfactant in a concentration below 1.5% (wt.) and below ...

UREASE INHIBITOR AND NON-UFP SOLID CARRIER COMPOSITION

An improved composition comprising a non-UFP solid carrier and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed. 1. A composition comprisinga) from about 30% to about 70% of an active agent andb) from about 70% to about 30% by weight of non-UFP solid carrier based on the total weight of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is a urease inhibitor.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT).4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is a nitrification inhibitor.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the nitrification inhibitor is dicyandiamide (DCD).6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is a pesticide.7. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the NBPT in the range of about 0.4% to about 15% claim 5 , the amount of the non-UFP solid carrier is about 0.6% to about 40% claim 5 , and the amount of the DCD is from about 40% to about 95% based on the total weight of the composition.8. The composition according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more components selected from the group consisting of a conditioner claim 1 , a dye claim 1 , and xanthan gum.9. The composition of wherein the non-UFP solid carrier comprises one or more components selected from the group consisting of an ammonium salt claim 1 , an inorganic salt claim 1 , a vegetable flour claim 1 , a diatomaceous earth claim 1 , a natural clay and elemental sulfur.10. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the inorganic salts is selected from the group consisting of copper sulfate claim 8 , iron sulfate claim 8 , magnesium sulfate claim 8 , hydrated calcium sulfate (gypsum) claim 8 , aluminium sulfate and silicon sulfate.11quinoa.. The composition of wherein the grain flour is selected from the group consisting of corn claim 8 ...

AMERICAN HIGH-TECH EARTH SOIL RECOVERY METHOD

An American high-tech earth soil recovery method, characterized in that, the earth soil contains 108 soil trace elements, comprising the following steps: preparing a powder of nano-particles for the soil trace elements; and spraying the powder into soil infertile, acidified, or contaminated by heavy metals, and through an antagonistic (exchange) effect of the soil trace elements incurred by the powder (electrolyte) potential, the earth soil is recovered, so that in growing a crop, even if the earth soil is contaminated by heavy metals, the heavy metals are not absorbed, and the crop grows by absorbing the added soil trace elements in the soil. Through the inter-molecular antagonism/coordination/absorption/penetration, the earth soil structure is restored, to recover the earth soil for repeated usages, hereby strengthening constitution of a crop, and raising its quality and yield. 1. An American high-tech earth soil recovery method , characterized in that , earth soil contains 108 soil trace elements , comprising the following steps:preparing a powder of nanoparticles for the soil trace elements; andspraying the powder onto the earth soil infertile, acidified, or contaminated by heavy metals, and through an antagonistic (exchange) effect of the soil trace elements incurred by the powder (electrolyte) potential, the earth soil is recovered, so that in growing a crop, even if the earth soil is contaminated by heavy metals, the heavy metals are not absorbed, and the crop grows by absorbing the added soil trace elements in the earth soil.2. The American high-tech earth soil recovery method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the powder contains 26 active soil trace elements that are quantified claim 1 , and that include: iron (Fe) claim 1 , nickel (Ni) claim 1 , manganese (Mn) claim 1 , copper (Cu) claim 1 , zinc (Zn) claim 1 , boron (B) claim 1 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 1 , chlorine (Cl) claim 1 , oxygen (O) claim 1 , sodium (Na) claim 1 , magnesium (Mg) claim 1 , aluminum ( ...

Method for manufacturing of a growing medium

A method for manufacturing a growing medium, the method including feeding biomass and biochar to a crusher and feeding a probiotic solution and a mixture obtained from the crusher, having a particle size of less than 25 mm, to a conveyor. The particle size of the biochar is 0.01-2.5 mm and the biochar is used in an amount of 0.05-7 vol-% of the biomass. The probiotic solution includes lactic bacteria, photosynthetic bacteria and at least one yeast, and the probiotic solution is used in an amount of 0.1-2 vol-% of the biomass. Additionally, a distillate obtained from a manufacture of the biochar is fed to the crusher and/or the conveyor.

COAL REFUSE HORTICULTURAL BLEND

An horticultural blend is disclosed. The horticultural blend includes coal refuse and slag blended with at least a portion of the coal refuse. The coal refuse has a particle size, the particle size corresponding with all material in the coal refuse having a maximum dimension of less than about 2 inches and at least about 25% of the material in the coal refuse being capable of passing through a standard number 4 sieve. The horticultural blend has a pH within a range of about 3.5 and about 10 and the horticultural blend facilitates growth of vegetation when applied to a coal refuse pile at a thickness of less than about 2 feet. 1. An horticultural blend , comprising:coal refuse; andslag blended with at least a portion of the coal refuse;wherein the coal refuse has a particle size, the particle size corresponding with all material in the coal refuse having a dimension of less than about 2 inches and at least about 25% of the material in the coal refuse being capable of passing through a standard number 4 sieve;wherein the horticultural blend has a pH within a range of about 3.5 and about 10 and the horticultural blend facilitates growth of vegetation when applied to a coal refuse pile at a thickness of less than about 2 feet.2. The horticultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the coal refuse has a pH of less than about 3.5.3. The horticultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the coal refuse has a composition claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , of about 10% to about 15% refuse.4. The horticultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the coal refuse has a composition claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , of about 85% to about 90% coal.5. The horticultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the particle size of the coal refuse corresponds with all material in the coal refuse having a maximum dimension of less than about 2 inches.6. The horticultural blend of claim 1 , wherein the particle size of the coal refuse corresponds with at least about 40% of the material in the coal refuse being capable of passing ...

POTASSIUM-RELEASING MATERIAL

The present disclosure, in various embodiments, discloses hydrothermal methods, hydrothermally modified materials and dried hydrothermally modified materials. Certain dried hydrothermally modified materials can readily releases ionic species such as alkali metal ions (K, Na), silicate salts, and alkaline earth metal ions (Mg, Ca). Some dried hydrothermally modified materials can readily release aluminum ions and/or silicon, such as in the form of soluble silicates. Such processes and materials are useful, for example in economically preparing potassium releasing fertilizers. 1. A method , comprising:exposing a first composition to water and conditions selected from the group consisting of heat and pressure, thereby forming a combination comprising water and a second composition, the second composition comprising a K-feldspar phase; andremoving at least some of the water from the combination, thereby providing a third composition; the third composition comprises the K-feldspar phase in an amount of at most about 65 wt. %; and', the third composition further comprises at least about 1 wt. % of a dicalcium silicate hydrate phase;', 'the third composition further comprises at least about 1 wt. % of a tobermorite phase; and', 'the third composition further comprises at least about 1 wt. % of a hydrogarnet phase., 'at least one of the following holds], 'wherein2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , according to the 24-hour potassium release test claim 1 , the amount of potassium released from the third composition is at least about three times as much as the amount of potassium released from the first composition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , according to the 24-hour potassium release test claim 1 , the amount of potassium released from the third composition is at least about four times as much as the amount of potassium released from the first composition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , according to the 24-hour potassium release test ...

METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS

The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications. 1. A method for applying biochar to an area of soil prior to transplanting a plant , the method comprises the steps of:removing soil to create a hole for the plant;mixing the removed soil with biochar to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing the plant in the hole; andbackfilling the hole with said mixture of soil and biochar.2. The method of where the mixture includes other additives beneficial to plants.3. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to a container or bed prior to planting a seed or plant claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:mixing soil with the porous carbonaceous particles to a final concentration of 1 to 30% by volume of carbonaceous particles to soil;placing said mixture of soil and carbonaceous particles in the container or bed; andplanting the seed or plant in said mixture. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/184,763, filed Jun. 16, 2016, titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN A TURF GRASS AND LANDSCAPING ENVIRONMENTS, which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/186,876 filed Jun. 30, 2015 titled BIOCHAR COATED SEEDS and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/180,525 filed Jun. 16, 2015 titled METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR IN TURF GRASS ENVIRONMENT and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/290,026 filed Feb. 2, 2016 titled BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES, which application Ser. No. 15/184,763 is also is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/385,986 filed on May 29, 2012 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,493,380), titled Method for Enhancing Soil Growth Using Bio-Char which is a 371 of PCT/US12/39862 filed on May 29, 2012, which application is a continuation-in-part ...

BACTERIAL SIDEROPHORE GRAMIBACTIN

A peptide siderophore, includes one or more N-nitroso-hydroxylamine ligands. The peptide siderophore can include two side chains, each with a N-nitroso-hydroxylamine ligand, and a further side chain with one or more hydroxy carboxylic acid, hydroxamate, catecholate and/or salicylate ligands. The siderophore can be cyclic. A bacterial cell can express the peptide siderophore, and a composition can include the peptide siderophore, for example in the form of its corresponding iron-complex or bacteria. A method for promoting plant growth, promoting root growth or development, improving stress tolerance in a plant, increasing crop yields of a plant, delivering nitric oxide (NO) to a plant, and/or enhancing chlorophyll production in a plant includes administering the peptide siderophore, bacteria expressing the peptide siderophore or a composition including the peptide siderophore to the plant. 1. An isolated peptide siderophore , comprising one or more N-nitroso-hydroxylamine ligands.2. The peptide siderophore of claim 1 , comprising two side chains claim 1 , each with a N-nitroso-hydroxylamine ligand claim 1 , and a further side chain.3. The peptide siderophore of claim 1 , comprising a peptide of X1-X2-X3-Gra1-X4-Gra2 claim 1 , wherein:X1 to X4 are amino acids and wherein at least one of X1 to X4 comprises a side chain with at least two atoms capable of forming one or more Fe-chelating ligands; andGra1 and Gra2 may be the same or different and are amino acids comprising a side chain with an N-nitroso-hydroxylamine ligand.4. The peptide siderophore of claim 1 , comprising a peptide of Asp-Thr1-Thr2-Gra1-Gly-Gra2 claim 1 , wherein Asp comprises a side chain with an additional hydroxy group adjacent to the carboxylic acid group.5. The peptide siderophore of claim 1 , wherein the peptide is cyclic.6. The peptide siderophore of claim 4 , wherein the side chain of Thr1 and the C-terminus of Gra2 are linked to form a cyclic peptide.7. The peptide siderophore of claim 5 , ...

POTENTIATION OF FIXED COPPERS AND OTHER PESTICIDES CONTAINING COPPER AND SUPPLEMENTING PLANT NUTRITION

A pesticide composition includes at least one biologically inert carrier; and at least one ferrite or at least one doped component including at least one fixed copper compound doped with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of iron compounds, zinc compounds, magnesium compounds, calcium compounds, and combinations and/or mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the doped component has a particle size of about 0.5 nm to about 30 microns. A method for the control of pests includes the step of applying to the pests or their growth habitat the aforementioned composition. The method also includes the control of fungal and other diseases in banana plants, by applying the aforementioned composition to their growth habitat in banana plant groves. 1. A method for the control of banana fungal diseases in banana plants afflicted with said fungal diseases , comprising;applying to said banana plants a pesticide composition comprising:a) at least one biologically inert carrier; andb) at least one ferrite selected from the group consisting of copper zinc iron oxide, copper iron oxide and zinc iron oxide and any combination thereof, and,c) optionally at least one doped component comprising at least one fixed copper compound doped with at least one dopant compound selected from the group consisting of iron compounds, zinc compounds and combinations thereof;d) said pesticide composition to be applied to agricultural banana plants in an effective amount for the treatment of banana fungal diseases.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said banana fungal disease is selected from the group consisting essentially of Black Sigatoka disease claim 1 , Yellow Sigatoka disease claim 1 , eumusae leaf spot disease and Panama disease.3. The method according to wherein said ferrite is copper zinc iron oxide.4. The method according to wherein said ferrite is copper iron oxide.5. The method according to wherein said ferrite is zinc iron oxide.6. The method according to claim 1 ...

Pelletized Fertilizer and Method for Manufacturing Fertilizer

A method for manufacturing a pelletized fertilizer includes providing an animal waste, providing calcium sulfate dihydrate, blending the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate together such that a resulting mixture of the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate comprises between about 10% and about 75% animal waste and between about 10% and 50% calcium sulfate dihydrate, and forming the mixture into pellets by pelletizing the mixture. 1. A method for manufacturing a pelletized fertilizer , comprising:providing an animal waste;providing calcium sulfate dihydrate;blending the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate together such that a resulting mixture of the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate comprises between about 70% and about 75% animal waste and between about 20% and 25% calcium sulfate dihydrate; andforming the mixture into pellets by pelletizing the mixture.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing a nutrient additive including at least one of boron, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and zinc; andwherein the step of blending the nutrient additive with the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate includes blending the nutrient additive.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing a binder; andwherein the blending step also includes blending the binder with the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the step of providing the binder includes providing lignin sulfonate.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing lime; andwherein the blending step also includes blending the lime with the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing fly ash; andwherein the blending step also includes blending the fly ash with the animal waste and the calcium sulfate dihydrate.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the step ...

Method of Forming a Mycological Product

The method grows a mycelial mass over a three-dimensional lattice such that a dense network of oriented hyphae is formed on the lattice. Growth along the lattice results in mycelium composite with highly organized hyphae strands and allows the design and production of composites with greater strength in chosen directions due to the organized nature of the supporting mycelia structure. 1. A method of making a mycological product comprising the steps ofproviding a three-dimensional framework; andgrowing mycelium on said framework in an environment held at a temperature and humidity to stimulate mycelia growth for a time sufficient for the mycelia growth to form a dense network of oriented hyphae on said framework.2. A method as set forth in wherein said framework is digestible.3. A method as set forth in which further comprises the step of coating said framework with a mixture of starch and water prior to said step of growing mycelium on said framework.4ostreatus. A method as set forth in which further comprises the step of placing the coated framework on a bed of inoculum containing Plearotus on a nutrient carrier prior to said step of growing mycelium on said framework.5. A method of forming a product comprisingproviding a three-dimensional lattice having at least two grids oriented orthogonally to each other;coating the lattice with a mixture of starch and water;{'i': 'Plearotus ostreatus', 'thereafter placing the lattice in a bed of inoculum containing in a nutrient carrier;'}thereafter stimulating mycelium growth over and through said grids of the lattice to produce a dense network of hyphae; andallowing said hyphae to interweave over time to produce a mat of said thickly formed mycelia on said lattice.6. A method as set forth in further comprising the step of drying said mat. This is a Division of U.S. Ser. No. 13/856,086, filed Apr. 3, 2013 which is a Division of U.S. Ser. No. 12/001,556, filed Dec. 12, 2007, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,485,917.This invention claims ...

Methods for Application of Biochar

A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil. 145-. (canceled)46. A method for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots , the method comprising incorporating the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface , where the volumetric percentage of the porous carbonaceous particles in the soil surrounding the root zone is between 0.1% to 10%.47. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have one or more of the following properties: (i) an Anion Exchange Capacity (“AEC”) greater than 5 meq/l; (ii) a Cation Exchange Capacity (“CEC”) greater than 5 meq/l; (iii) an ash content less than 15% (mass basis); (iv) a hydrophobicity index of below 12; or (v) a pH between 4 and 9.48. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles are applied by laying down multiple bands of porous carbonaceous material on the soil surface.49. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles are incorporated into the soil surrounding an irrigation system within a 24″ radius of where the distribution of water is deposited.50. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have a dynamic repose of 45 degrees or less.51. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have a compressibility index of 25 or less.52. The method of where the porous carbonaceous particles have a moisture level on a weight basis of between 5 to 30 ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FERTILIZER PARTICLES COMPRISING ALTERNATIVE BORON SOURCES

The present disclosure concerns a method for producing fertilizer particles comprising an alternative source of boron. It is found that certain colemanite and ulexite powders can be supplied to a fertilizer melt shortly before granulation essentially without dissolving into the melt. Accordingly, the fertilizer particles produced from the melt may contain negligible amounts or non-detectable levels of sodium borates or boric acid. Furthermore, the fertilizer particles can be homogeneous which is desirable for boron supplying fertilizers. It is also found that the fertilizer particles can supply boron to plants at a rate comparable to borax pentahydrate. 1. Method for producing fertilizer particles comprising the steps ofa) forming a fertilizer melt comprising a nitrate salt wherein the fertilizer melt is an NPK melt or a calcium nitrate melt; that the colemanite particles or the ulexite particles are in contact with the fertilizer melt for less than 100 seconds if said fertilizer melt is an NPK melt or', 'that the colemanite particles or the ulexite particles are in contact with the fertilizer melt for less than 600 seconds if said fertilizer melt is a calcium nitrate melt, 'b) adding a boron source in the form of colemanite or ulexite particles with a median particle size in the range 1 to 100 μm to the melt in such a way'}c) granulating homogeneous fertilizer particles from the produced homogeneous fertilizer melt.2. A method according to wherein the nitrate salt is ammonium nitrate.3. A method according to wherein the melt is a NPK fertilizer melt and the water content of the melt is less than 3% w/w.4. A method according to wherein the fertilizer melt comprises more than 70% w/w calcium nitrate and the water content of the melt is less than 20% w/w.5. A method according to wherein the temperature of the melt is in the range of 100 to 180° C. at the time of addition of the colemanite particles or the ulexite particles.6. A method according to further comprising ...

Reactive Inorganic Coatings for Agricultural Fertilizers

The invention relates to a coated granular fertilizer, preferably wherein granules are sulfate-based or phosphate-based. When sulfate based granules, as in ammonium sulfate, the coating substance is an inorganic salt of alkaline earth elements, preferably calcium, such that when applied to the surface of fertilizers, forms calcium sulfate, preferably a calcium sulfate-dihydrate, as a protective coating. For a reactive coating of a thiosulfate, free sulfuric acid present on the granule reacts to provide an elemental sulfur coating. For ammonium phosphate-based granules, coatings may comprise compounds of Ca, Al and/or Fe salts thereby forming a calcium, an aluminum, an iron, or mixed cation phosphate protective coating. Thiosulfate is also effective with phosphate based granules which are manufactured with sulfuric acid. Granules coated according to the disclosure have advantageous properties as the coating can be applied in a specified and sparing manner due to its tendency to adhere to surfaces during the reaction. Coated fertilizer granules of the disclosure are also advantageous in that, with regard to the applied amount of coating, they provide increased resistance to dusting in long term warehouse storage, to moisture uptake and to oxidative heating. Coating components also add nutrients to plants that can provide nutrients over a longer period of time such as a slow-release characteristic. 1. A method of coating fertilizer granules comprising:providing fertilizer granules containing an acid;contacting the fertilizer granules at an acidic pH with an inorganic compound, wherein the inorganic component chemically reacts with the acid of the fertilizer granules forming a coating on the fertilizer granules; anddrying the coated fertilizer granules forming dried and coated granules.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fertilizer granules contain organic material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acid comprises sulfuric acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , ...

Bioorganically-Augmented HighValue Fertilizer

The invention is directed to processes for treating biosolids that result in high-value, nitrogen-containing, slow-release, organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that are competitive with less valuable or more costly conventional commercially manufactured fertilizers. The process involves conditioning traditional waste-water biosolids and processing the conditioned biosolids continuously in a high throughput manufacturing facility. The exothermic design and closed loop control of the primary reaction vessel decreases significantly the amount of power necessary to run a manufacturing facility. The process utilizes green technologies to facilitate decreased waste and enhanced air quality standards over traditional processing plants. The fertilizer produced from recovered biosolid waste is safe and meets or exceeds the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) Class A and Exceptional Quality standards and is not subject to restrictions or regulations.

Dual Purpose Agricultural Compositions

A method of fertilizing a plant comprises applying to a plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a product of a salicylic acid, a potassium polyphosphite, a potassium phosphite, and a potassium phosphate. The composition may be prepared by reacting salicylic acid, ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and/or potassium carbonate, phosphoric acid, and phosphorous acid. 121-. (canceled)22. A method comprising forming a plant treatment composition by blending:(a) an aqueous salicylate solution comprising 10-20% wt. salicylic acid reacted in an aqueous media first with potassium hydroxide and thereafter with ammonium hydroxide where the total amount of potassium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide is between about 1 to about 2 parts to 1 part salicylic acid; and(b) an aqueous reaction mixture made from continuous blending in a pipe reactor of: (i) an acid solution comprising about 10-50 parts phosphorous acid and about 50-90 parts phosphoric acid; and, (ii) aqueous 40-60% wt. potassium hydroxide, where the ratio of monovalent cations to phosphorus in mole ratios is between about 1:1 to about 2:1.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the plant treatment composition further includes potassium acetate.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein the composition further includes at least one agricultural component selected from the group consisting of nitrogen compounds claim 22 , secondary nutrients claim 22 , and micro-nutrients.25. The method of claim 22 , further comprising making the composition in the form of a concentrate for metering into an aqueous spray for application to plants.26. The method of claim 22 , further comprising making the composition in the form of an aqueous premixed blend for direct foliar application to plants.27. The method of claim 22 , wherein the plant treatment composition includes a potassium polyphosphate.28. The method of claim 22 , wherein the plant treatment composition includes a potassium phosphate claim 22 , a potassium phosphite ...

Aqueous dispersions of potassium calcium polyphosphate

An aqueous dispersion comprising water and potassium calcium polyphosphate dispersed within the water.

ACID TREATMENT FOR FERTILIZERS TO INCREASE ZINC SOLUBILITY AND AVAILABILITY

Methods and system for increasing the water solubility and availability of zinc in granular fertilizers using acid treatments. The treatment of granular fertilizers with an acidic solution increases an amount of water-soluble zinc, which in turn, increases the efficiency of zinc uptake and reduces the costs and equipment otherwise needed to mitigate zinc deficiencies. 142-. (canceled)43. A system for increasing zinc solubility and availability in fertilizer granules , comprising:a granulator for forming a plurality of fertilizer granules, each fertilizer granule incorporating at least one micronutrient, wherein the at least one micronutrient comprises zinc; anda post-granulation treatment vessel for applying an acidic solution to the plurality of fertilizer granules, wherein availability and solubility of the zinc to plant intake is increased.44. The system of claim 43 , wherein the treatment vessel is selected from the group consisting essentially of: a tumbling drum claim 43 , a tumbling bed claim 43 , a flighted drum claim 43 , a flighted bed and a fluidized bed.45. The system of claim 43 , wherein the acidic solution is applied at temperature in the range of about 32° F. to about 800° F.46. The system of claim 43 , wherein the acidic solution is a water-based solution and wherein the water-based solution has a temperature in the range of about 70° F. to about 170° F.47. The system of claim 43 , wherein the acidic solution is selected from the group consisting of: citric acid claim 43 , oxalic acid claim 43 , sulfamic acid claim 43 , cyclohexanediaminepentaacetic acid claim 43 , diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid claim 43 , ethylenediaminediaminedi-o-hydroxyphenylacetic acid claim 43 , ethylenediamintetraacetic acid claim 43 , ethylene glycol bis(2-aminoethyl ether) tetraacetic acid claim 43 , hydroxyethylenediaminetriacetic acid claim 43 , nitrilo-triacetic acid claim 43 , pyrophosphoric acid claim 43 , triphosphoric acid claim 43 , sulfuric acid claim 43 , ...

Emulsions Comprising Silicic Acid

An emulsion of water and oil comprising a solution of silicic acid and one or more stabilizing compounds in water, and one or more block copolymers as emulsifiers. Aside from water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions, the invention also offers co-emulsions of water with silicic acid in oil in water, water in oil in silicic acid with water, and oil in water with silicic acid in oil. Aside from silicic acid, the emulsion or co-emulsion preferably comprises one or more other, oil-soluble and/or water-soluble, active ingredients. 1. An emulsion of water and oil comprising a solution of silicic acid and one or more stabilizing compounds in water , and one or more block copolymers as emulsifying agents.2. An emulsion according to further comprising one or more active ingredients.3. An emulsion according to wherein the one or more stabilizing compounds have electrostatic or steric properties.4. An emulsion according to wherein the stabilizing compounds have electrostatic properties and are polar compounds.5. An emulsion according to wherein at least one of the stabilizing compounds are quaternary ammonium salts.6. An emulsion according to wherein the stabilizing compounds have steric properties and are hydrogen adsorbing agents wherein at least one of the stabilizing compounds is selected from the group consisting of polysorbate claim 3 , vegetable gum claim 3 , cellulose claim 3 , polyglycerol esters claim 3 , polyethylene glycol claim 3 , dextrose claim 3 , propylene glycol claim 3 , pectin and sugars.7. An emulsion according to wherein the oil has been emulsified into the solution of silicic acid in water with one or more O/W block copolymers to form an O/W emulsion.8. An emulsion according to wherein the solution of silicic acid has been emulsified into the oil with one or more W/O block copolymers to form a W/O emulsion.9. An emulsion wherein the W/O emulsion of is emulsified into water without silicic acid to form a Wsi/O/W emulsion.10. An emulsion according to wherein ...

IMPROVED UREA-BASED BLEND COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF

The invention relates to a particulate urea-based blend composition comprising a urea-based compound in particulate form and one or more components in particulate form, selected from the group of nitrates, phosphates, sulphates and chlorides, and a urease inhibitor of the type phosphoric triamide, and a magnesium sulphate, wherein the urea-based blend composition is further characterized in that it comprises an alkaline or alkaline-forming compound, selected from the group of calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof. The composition according to the invention has improved properties for reducing ammonia loss by urease activity in the soil and is in particular suitable as a fertilizer. The invention further relates to a method for the manufacture of said urea-based blend composition, as well as to a composition of kit of parts comprising an amount of a) magnesium sulphate; b) a urease inhibitor of the type phosphoric triamide, preferably N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (nBTPT); c) an alkaline or alkaline-forming compound, selected from the group of calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof, and d) optionally, one or more anti-caking and/or moisture-repellent and/or anti-dust compounds. 1. A particulate urea-based blend composition comprising:40 to 99 weight % of an urea-based compound in particulate form;1 to 60 weight % of at least one component in particulate form selected from the group consisting of nitrates, phosphates, sulphates and chlorides;0.0001 to 1 weight % of an urease inhibitor of the type phosphoric triamide;0.02 to 1 weight % of magnesium sulphate; andan amount of an alkaline or alkaline-forming compound selected from the group consisting of calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof, such that the weight ratio of the alkaline or alkaline-forming compound to magnesium sulphate ranges from 1:20 to 1:2;adding up to 100 weight ...

Agricultural Compositions and Methods for Making and Using the Same

Soil amendment/foliar nutrient compositions and methods for their manufacture and use are provided. The compositions are aqueous compositions that include a carbon skeleton energy component (CSE); a macronutrient; a vitamin cofactor; a complexing agent; and at least one of exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component. 1. An aqueous composition comprising a carbon skeleton energy component; a macronutrient; a vitamin cofactor component; a complexing agent; and at least one of an exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition includes both an exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said exotic micronutrient component is present in an amount ranging from 1 to 15% w/w.4. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein said exotic micronutrient component includes source of ionic species of at least 10 different elements of the following list of elements: Aluminum (Al) claim 3 , Antimony (Sb) claim 3 , Barium (Ba) claim 3 , Beryllium (Be) claim 3 , Bismuth (Bi) claim 3 , Boron (B) claim 3 , Bromine (Br) claim 3 , Cadmium (Cd) claim 3 , Cerium (Ce) claim 3 , Cesium (Cs) claim 3 , Chromium (Cr) claim 3 , Cobalt (Co) claim 3 , Dysprosium (Dy) claim 3 , Erbium (Er) claim 3 , Europium (Eu) claim 3 , Fluorine (F) claim 3 , Gadolinium (Gd) claim 3 , Gallium (Ga) claim 3 , Germanium (Ge) claim 3 , Gold (Au) claim 3 , Hafnium (Hf) claim 3 , Holmium (Ho) claim 3 , Indium (In) claim 3 , Lanthanum (La) claim 3 , Lutetium (Lu) claim 3 , Lithium (Li) claim 3 , Mercury (Hg) claim 3 , Molybdenum (Mo) claim 3 , Neodymium (Nd) claim 3 , Nickel (Ni) claim 3 , Niobium (Nb) claim 3 , Platinum (Pt) claim 3 , Praseodymium (Pr) claim 3 , Rhodium (Rh) claim 3 , Ruthenium (Ru) claim 3 , Samarium (Sm) claim 3 , Scandium (Sc) claim 3 , Selenium (Se) claim 3 , Silica (Si) claim 3 , Silver (Ag) claim 3 , Strontium (Sr) claim 3 , Sulfur (S) claim ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A ZINC SULFATE SOLUTION, OBTAINED FROM STEELWORKS POWDER AND RESPECTIVE FERTILIZER INPUTS

The present application refers to zinc recovery process from steelworks powder, and to obtain a zinc sulfate solution with 12% Zn by weight with the expected degree for fertilizer. Such an approach can aim to add value to a steelmaking waste, by partially converting environmental liability in commercial product taking advantage of the steelworks' powder as a raw material for the production of a liquid fertilizer and ready for use, containing zinc and sulfur with low liquid effluent production. Such an approach can be advantageous as to simplicity, use of mild temperatures, use of a single reactant, overall conversion of the reactants into a product solution of commercial quality, ready for use as a foliar fertilizer with low generation of wastewater and without generation of additional waste. 1. A method for production of a solution of zinc sulfate from powder obtained from a steel mill , the method comprising:a. analyzing the content of the elements zinc, iron and contaminants in powder to be processed;b. calculating the stoichiometric amount of sulfuric acid required to dissolve the zinc present in the powder;c. preparing a solution of sulfuric acid, based on the stoichiometry for the amount of powder with water in an amount calculated on the basis of the amount of powder to obtain a zinc sulfate solution over 12 percent Zn content by weight for fertilizer grade;d. in a reactor, adding to the sulfuric acid solution, the powder under stirring to form a mixture;e. maintaining the mixture under stirring at a minimum time to obtain a desired final solution yield above 12 percent by Zn content by weight, while controlling temperature at a maximum of 65 degrees C. and while maintaining the pH below a precipitation point of zinc sulfate;f. filtering the mixture on a filter, forwarding filtrate, which is a zinc sulfate solution with the highest concentration of 12 percent Zn by weight, to a tank for storage of the final product and analyzing the concentration of Zn;g. ...

COMBINED REMEDIATION BIOMASS AND BIO-PRODUCT PRODUCTION PROCESS

A method, for mitigating an environmental condition, may include assessing a geographic area with which the environmental condition is associated; and creating a plan to mitigate the environmental condition. The plan may identify a bio-crop for mitigating the environmental condition and a bio-product to be produced from the bio-crop. The method may also include planting the bio-crop in soil that is located within the geographical area. The bio-crop may be planted in a manner that enables the environmental condition to be mitigated. The method may further include harvesting the bio-crop based on planting the bio-crop; processing the harvested bio-crop to obtain biomass; producing the bio-product based on the biomass; and outputting the bio-product based on producing the bio-product. 1. A method for mitigating an environmental condition , the method comprising:assessing a geographic area with which the environmental condition is associated;creating, based on the assessment, a plan to mitigate the environmental condition, the plan identifying a bio-crop for mitigating the environmental condition and a bio-product to be produced from the bio-crop;planting, based on creating the plan, the bio-crop in soil that is located within the geographical area, the bio-crop being planted in a manner that enables the bio-crop to mitigate the environmental condition;harvesting the bio-crop based on planting the bio-crop;processing the harvested bio-crop to obtain biomass;processing the biomass to create the bio-product; andoutputting the bio-product based on processing the biomass.2. The method of claim 1 , where the environmental condition corresponds to at least one of:deforested soil,unstable soil,contaminated ground water that includes one or more pollutants,industrial waste that includes the one or more pollutants,exposure to wind due to the deforested soil,depleted soil that cannot sustain agriculture, oragricultural soil that includes nutrients that are polluting the ...

BIOCHAR SUSPENDED SOLUTION

A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution. 1. A method for producing a biochar solution the method comprises the steps of (i) collecting biochar particles; (ii) dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution; and (iii) adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension.2. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar micro particles includes collecting biochar from a centrifuge effluent and passing the biochar to equipment for de-sizing.3. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar particles includes collecting biochar from biochar granular product and passing the biochar to equipment for de-sizing.4. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar particles includes collecting biochar from both centrifuge effluent and granulated product and passing the biochar to equipment for de-sizing.5. The method of where the de-sizing equipment is a media mill.6. The method of where the de-sizing equipment is a media mill.7. The method of where the step of collecting the biochar particles includes adding a flocculant to the biochar.8. The method of where the liquid solution includes water.9. The method of where the liquid solution includes both water and an additive.10. The method of where the additive is a fertilizer.11. The method of further including the step of removing larger biochar particles from the liquid solution by filtering the solution.12. The method of where the liquid solution is filtered using a mesh screen ranging from 0.2 mm-7.0 mm in size.13. The method of where the stabilizing agent is xanthan gum.14. The method of where step of adding a stabilizing agent further includes adding a ...

SUSTAINABLE POWDER COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to a detoxified powder composition comprising a zinc-bearing compound selected from the group consisting of zinc carbonate, zinc hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc sulphate and mixtures thereof, and at least one detoxification agent containing at least one oxide based on a cation, selected from the group consisting of calcium, barium, magnesium, strontium and beryllium. 1. A detoxified powder composition comprising a zinc-bearing compound selected from the group consisting of zinc carbonate , zinc hydroxide , zinc oxide , zinc sulphate and mixtures thereof , and at least one detoxification agent containing at least one oxide based on a cation selected from the group consisting of calcium , barium , magnesium , strontium and beryllium.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition has a particle size d50 comprised within a range from 0.5 to 20 μm claim 1 , as measured by laser granulometry with ultrasounds claim 1 , where the dispersant is water.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition has a specific surface area less than 80 m/g claim 1 , as measured by physical adsorption according to the B.E.T method (Brunauer-Emmett-Taylor).4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the detoxification agent is magnesium oxide.5. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the composition comprises between 92.5 and 99.5% by weight of magnesium oxide with respect to the total weight of the composition.6. A vulcanizing agent comprising the composition according to .7. An adhesive composition comprising the composition according to .8. A fertilizer comprising the composition according to .9. An anti-ultraviolet compound for plastic and cosmetic materials comprising the composition according to .10. A substance for animal food comprising the composition according to .11. A detoxified composition claim 1 , comprising a zinc-bearing compound selected from the group consisting of zinc carbonate claim 1 , zinc ...

ORGANICALLY CHELATED MINERAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF

Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product. 1. A mineral product for stimulating microbes in soil to increase growth of a plant , the mineral product comprising:a cobalt chelate compound and larch arabinogalactan, wherein the cobalt chelate compound is a reaction product of an inorganic cobalt compound and a carboxylic acid and wherein the mineral product increases at least one of total aerobic plate count and Azotobacter count on soil.2. The mineral product of claim 1 , wherein the mineral product is provided in a form of particles claim 1 , a powder claim 1 , or an aqueous solution.3. The mineral product of claim 1 , wherein the cobalt chelate compound includes a cobalt lactate compound.4. The mineral product of claim 1 , further comprising one or more of a zinc lactate compound claim 1 , a copper lactate compound claim 1 , and a manganese lactate compound.5. The mineral product of claim 1 , further comprising one or more metal sulfate compounds.6. The mineral product of claim 1 , further comprising one or more of a zinc sulfate compound claim 1 , a manganese sulfate compound claim 1 , and a copper sulfate compound.7. The mineral product of claim 1 , further comprising one or more of a zinc lactate compound claim 1 , a copper lactate compound claim 1 , and a manganese lactate compound.8. The mineral product of claim 7 , further comprising one or more metal sulfate compounds.9. The mineral product of claim 7 , further comprising one or more of zinc sulfate and manganese sulfate.10. The mineral ...

MEDIUM WITH A PLANT NON-METABOLIZABLE SUGAR FOR IMPROVING SEED GERMINATION

What is described is a nutritive media for a manufactured seed comprising a plant non-metabolizable sugar and a manufactured seed comprising plant non-metabolizable sugar in its nutritive medium 1. A nutritive media for a manufactured seed comprising a plant non-metabolizable sugar.2. The nutritive media of claim 1 , wherein the sugar is selected from the group consisting of turanose claim 1 , isomaltulose claim 1 , lactulose claim 1 , 3α-galactobiose claim 1 , lactitol claim 1 , lactose claim 1 , 4β-galactobiose claim 1 , palatinitol claim 1 , and melibiose.3. The nutritive media of claim 2 , wherein the sugar is at a concentration of 1 to 40 g/l.4. The nutritive media of claim 2 , wherein the sugar increases the osmolality of the media in an amount sufficient to improve germination of the manufactured seed.5. The nutritive media of claim 2 , further comprising glucose or sucrose.6. The nutritive media of claim 5 , wherein the glucose is at a concentration of at least 30 g/l.7. The nutritive media of claim 5 , wherein the sucrose is at a concentration of at least 40 g/l.8. The nutritive media of claim 2 , further comprising at least eight components selected from the group consisting of an adsorbent material claim 2 , urea claim 2 , KNO claim 2 , NHNO claim 2 , CuCl claim 2 , CuSO claim 2 , KI claim 2 , KHPO claim 2 , CaCl claim 2 , MgSO claim 2 , NaEDTA claim 2 , FeSO claim 2 , ferric citrate claim 2 , MnSO claim 2 , MnCl claim 2 , HBO claim 2 , ZnSO claim 2 , CoCl claim 2 , NaMoO claim 2 , (NH)MoO claim 2 , thiamine claim 2 , riboflavin claim 2 , pyridoxine claim 2 , HCl claim 2 , Ca-pantothenate claim 2 , nicotinic acid claim 2 , biotin claim 2 , folic acid claim 2 , and myo-inositol.9. The nutritive media of claim 8 , further comprising L-asparagine claim 8 , L-glutamine claim 8 , L-lysine-2HCl claim 8 , DL-serine claim 8 , L-proline claim 8 , L-arginine-HCl claim 8 , L-valine claim 8 , L-alanine claim 8 , L-leucine claim 8 , L-threonine claim 8 , L- ...

AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN CONTROLLING AND/OR TREATING DISEASE OF VASCULAR TISSUE IN PLANTS

Agricultural compositions and/or adjuvants and/or tank mixes including tannic acid to control and/or treat and/or reverse symptoms of diseases or deficiencies related to plants, particularly to vascular and other tissues in plants. Methods for controlling and/or treating vascular disease in plants are also discussed. 1. A method for controlling and/or treating a vascular disease in plants comprising applying an agricultural composition comprising tannic acid to plants in need thereof ,{'sub': 6', '18', '6', '18', '6', '18', '6', '18', '6', '18', '6', '18', '6', '18', '6', '18, 'wherein the agricultural composition further comprises an adjuvant prior to applying to the plants, wherein the adjuvant comprises at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of: (C-C) alkyl benzene sulfonic acid salts, calcium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, sodium alkyl benzene sulfonate, amine (C-C) alkyl benzene sulfonate, triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonates, (C-C) alkyl ether sulfates, (C-C) alkyl ethoxylated ether sulfates, (C-C) alkyl sulfates, sodium lauryl ether sulfate, lauryl ether polyethoxylated sodium sulfate, (C-C) alkyl phosphate esters, (C-C) alkoxylated sulfates, (C-C) alkoxylated phosphate esters, xylene sulfonate salts, cumene sulfonate salts, and combinations thereof, and'}{'sub': 8', '22', '8', '22', '8', '22', '8', '22', '4', '10', '4', '10, 'wherein the adjuvant further comprising at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of: natural and/or synthetic (C-C) alkoxylated fatty alcohols, (C-C) ethoxylated fatty alcohols, (C-C) propoxylated fatty alcohols, (C-C) ethoxylated and propoxylated fatty alcohols, straight chain (C-C) alkyl(poly)glycosides, branched chain (C-C) alkyl(poly)glycosides; alkoxylated sorbitan fatty esters, alkoxylated sorbitol fatty esters, ethoxylated sorbitan fatty esters, ethoxylated sorbitol fatty esters, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan ...

MECHANOCHEMICAL PROCESS

The invention relates to a mechanochemical process for decontaminating and/or for eliminating problematic, synthetic, biogenic and biological materials A; for breaking down phosphates B; for immobilising metals and the compounds C thereof; for separating carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide D into elements; and for recovering valuable products E. The process comprises: —providing a material F to be milled containing —at least one material A, B, C and/or D and —at least one type of carbon or carbon-yielding material G, or alternatively providing the components of F and G separately from one another; —filling the material F to be milled into a mechanical mill (), or alternatively —filling the components of the material F to be milled into a mechanical mill () and —milling by means of milling elements () moved by agitation means () or by means of rollers (); after which —the resulting product I is separated from the milling elements () or the rollers () and is discharged from the milling chamber () and worked up. The invention also relates to the use of the products I as valuable materials E, the use of a self-cooling electric motor () for driving a mechanochemical mill (), and mechanochemical mills () having new agitation means (). 1. Mechanochemical process for the decontamination and/or elimination of problematic , synthetic , biogenic and biological materials (A) , for the digestion of phosphates (B) , for the immobilization of metals and their compounds (C) , for the splitting of carbon dioxide (D) into the elements and for the recovery of valuable products (E) , characterized in that at least one material A, B, C and/or D and', 'at least one material G, selected from the group consisting of pure, finely divided, mineral coal, partially pyrolyzed coal, biochar and activated carbon, contaminated or impregnated, finely divided mineral coal, partially pyrolyzed coal, biochar and activated carbon, finely divided lignite and pure and contaminated or impregnated, finely ...