СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ГЕОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ГРАНУЛОМЕТРИЧЕСКОГО СЛОЯ, ОБЛАДАЮЩЕГО ФУНКЦИЕЙ ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЯ СТИХИЙНЫХ БЕДСТВИЙ И ЭКОЛОГИЧНОСТЬЮ

Изобретение относится к способу изготовления геологической гранулометрии, обладающей функцией предотвращения природных бедствий и экологичностью, а именно к формированию гранулометрического слоя в поверхностном покрытии дороги. Способ изготовления геологического гранулометрического слоя, обладающего функцией предотвращения природных бедствий и экологичности, при котором геологический гранулометрический слой формируют из гранулометрических материалов для дорожного строительства или из земли на месте строительства, причем гранулометрический слой включает размещенные в ней полые тела, каждое из которых имеет сквозные отверстия, причем полые тела смешивают с гранулометрическими материалами для формирования гранулометрического слоя. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

Искусственная почвосмесь на основе коракомпоста

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Искусственная почвосмесь на основе коракомпоста включает диатомит, зоогумус - биокомпост Черной Львинки, коракомпост и золу древесную. Все компоненты взяты при определенном соотношении. Изобретение позволяет создать искусственную почвосмесь с высокими показателями плодородия, обеспечивающую биозащиту от болезней и вредителей, а также способствующую получению высокой урожайности культур как в открытом, так и закрытом грунте. 6 табл.

СПОСОБ СНИЖЕНИЯ ВРЕДНЫХ ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЙ ЩЕЛОЧИ ИЛИ ЩЕЛОЧНЫХ ОТЛОЖЕНИЙ В ПОЧВАХ

Использование: в экологии земли, в частности в способах снижения вредных воздействий от щелочных отложений в почвах. Сущность изобретения: способ предусматривает внесение в почву 0,66 165,5 кг/га анионоактивных соединений общей ф-лы: H-[-CR1R3-CR2R4-]n-[-CR5R7-CR6R8-]m-H, где R1 OH, C(O)OH, C6H4-C(O)OH, R′ C(O)OH, C(O)OR9, OP(OH)2, C6H5; R2 H или C(O)OH; R5 H, C(O)OH, C6H4-C(O)OH, C(O)OR9, OP(OH)2, C6H5, OR10 или OH; R6 H или C(O)OH; R9 и R10 алкил C1-C4; R3, R4, R7 и R8 независимы H или алкил C1-C4, причем, когда один из R1 или R2 C(O)OH, C6H4-C(O)OH или их соль, тогда другой H или алкил C1-C4, и когда R5 или R6 C(O)OH, C6H4-C(O)OH или их соль, тогда другой H или алкил C1-C4; n 3 100; m 3 100. 2 з.п. ф-лы.

СПОСОБ ВОЗДЕЛЫВАНИЯ УГОЛЬНЫХ И ЛИГНИТОВЫХ ШАХТНЫХ ПОЛЕЙ

Способ предназначен для рекультивации отвалов угольных месторождений с большим содержанием серы, образующихся в результате вскрышных работ. В грунт отвалов вводят абсорбирующие полимеры, повышающие его способность удерживать воду в количестве, превышающем их вес в 200-300 раз. Использование таких полимеров в сочетании с внесением удобрений в виде покрытия на последних обеспечивает экономию воды и минеральных веществ для питания растений в неблагоприятных грунтовых условиях за счет ионного обмена и сорбции-десорбции удобрений. 6 з.п. ф-лы, 5 табл.

Субстрат для выращивания плодовых саженцев

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству и может быть использовано при выращивании саженцев плодовых растений. Субстрат включает влагоудерживающий компонент с микроудобрениями из азота, калия, фосфора, бора, меди, цинка, марганца, железа и магния, согласно изобретению в качестве влагоудерживающего компонента используют суперабсорбент САП, и субстрат дополнительно содержит стимулятор роста на основе индолилуксусной кислоты при следующем соотношении компонентов, мас.%: стимулятор роста на основеиндолилуксусной кислоты - 0,9-1,0%, азот - 0,15-0,25, фосфор - 0,45-0,55, калий - 1,60-2,00, бор - 0,015-0,025, железо - 0,15-0,25, марганец - 0,09-0,11, магний - 0,09-0,11, цинк - 0,045 -0,55, медь - 0,025-0,035, суперабсорбент САП- остальное. Изобретение обеспечивает активизацию ростовых процессов и повышение урожайности плодов за счет обеспечения питательными веществами и полноценного водонакопления в корневой системе растения. 4 табл.

РАСТВОРИМЫЙ СОСТАВ УДОБРЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

АГРОТЕХНИЧЕСКАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ

... 1. Добавка для компоста для декоративных растений и/или сельскохозяйственных растений в виде гранул, содержащая в качестве основных компонентов:a) между 5 и 65% по массе от общей массы композиции ультраабсорбирующего полимера;b) между 35 и 70% по массе от общей массы композиции гигроскопичного материала в основном растительного происхождения;c) между 20 и 40% по массе от общей массы композиции природного пластификатора минерального или растительного происхождения.2. Добавка по п.1, в которой ультраабсорбирующий полимер (SAP) является сшитым сополимером акриловой кислоты/акриламида, в котором повторяющиеся звенья, относящиеся к акриловой кислоте, предпочтительно образуют соль с щелочным металлом.3. Добавка по п.2, в которой указанный щелочной металл выбран из натрия и калия.4. Добавка по п.1, в которой компонент (b), т.е. гигроскопичный материал, является целлюлозным материалом, выбранным из волокон злаковых растений, торфа и/или рисовой шелухи и сердцевины кукурузного початка.5. Добавка ...

Huminkomplexe zur Wurzelstimulation von Pflanzen

VERBESSERUNGSZUSATZ FUER DIE BODENDUENGUNG.

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

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.

Method for preparing activated charcoal

The invention provides a method for preparing activated charcoal from a precursor material comprising high mineral content plant or algal material by heating the precursor material under suitable conditions sufficient to produce activated charcoal therefrom. The precursor may be woody (e.g. Eucalyptus) or non-woody plant material. The heating can take place at 300 up to 900 degrees C. The invention also provides various applications of the activated charcoal per se.

Water-swellable hybrid material with inorganic additives and process for its preparation

Water-swellable hybrid material with inorganic additives and process for its preparation

AN APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTION OF AT LEAST ONE ELEMENT FROM A CAVITY AND A PRESSURE LIMITATION APPARATUS

IRON (III) OXIDE CONTAINING SOIL-BINDING COMPOSITION

Fertiliser coating containing micronutrients

BODENHILFSSTOFF

The invention relates to a soil additive for storing fluids, particularly water, comprising at least one carrier material, absorber product, swelling agent, binding and lubricating agents, and optionally a fertilizer, supplements, particularly of microbiological or mycotic origin, and crop protecting products.

METAL PEROXIDES WITH PHOSPHATES AS ADDITIVES FOR PLANTS

Procedure for the production of strewable, silicagel and urea containing ground improvement means

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A WITH VOLATILE SUBSTANCES OF LOADED SUBSTRATE AND USE OF THE SAME

PROCEDURE FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE PLANT AVAILABILITY OF HEAVY METALS AS WELL AS USE OF INTERLACED POLY (METH) ACRYLATES IN THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ABSORBING GRANULAR MATERIAL

Special film-coated controlled release fertilizer for peanut in high yield field and preparation process thereof

The invention relates to the field of controlled release fertilizer technology, and in particular to a special film-coated controlled release fertilizer for peanut in a high yield field, which comprises an outer layer, an intermediate layer and an inner layer, integrates the ingredients for disease and pest control, chemical control, growth promotion and premature senescence prevention, controls the release period, improves the fertilization efficiency without the need of top application throughout the growth period, saves labor cost, and has positive effects on improving peanut yield and quality.

A peanut-specific fertilizer prepared from peanut stalks and its preparation method

The present invention relates to the technical field of crop fertilizers, and more specifically, to a peanut specific fertilizer prepared from peanut stalks and its preparation method. The specific fertilizer is made from the following parts (by weight) of raw materials: 40-50 parts of charred peanut stalks, 10-15 parts of nano-calcium carbonates, and 5-8 parts of wheat malt flours. In the present invention, peanut stalks are returned to fields without harm through the charring of peanut stalks; the stalks with a large amount of nutrient elements can provide complete nutrition for crops, increase the content of organic matter in the soil, and improve the physical and chemical properties and the bioactivity of the soil; the tetrabutyl titanate is introduced to enhance the absorption of calcium; the utilization rate of the calcium fertilizer is increased, and the soil can maintain the efficiency of the calcium fertilizer thanks to the good adsorbability of biochar through the integration ...

Composite fertilizer containing magnesium ammonium phosphate and polyglutamic acid

Disclosed is a composite fertilizer containing magnesium ammonium phosphate and polyglutamic acid. The weight ratio of the polyglutamic acid to the magnesium ammonium phosphate is 1:100-10000, preferably 1:200-8000. An experimental result indicates that the composite fertilizer of the present invention can well regulate the growth of crops, improve the disease resistance and stress tolerance, promote the healthy effect of the crops, and increase the yield of the crops.

Nozzle for spraying liquid polymer preparations and spraying method utilising the nozzle

A method for spraying a mixture comprising at least a first liquid in the form of a liquid preparation of water-soluble or water-swellable polymers and at least a second liquid, characterised in that it utilises a nozzle (1) for simultaneously spraying the at least two liquids, comprising: • a body provided with a first chamber (2) in which a first liquid flows and a second chamber (3) in which a second liquid flows, each of the two chambers having a through-hole (4, 5) opening on the outside of the body, • a deflector (6) secured to the body arranged downstream from at least one of the through-holes (4, 5), opening in the direction of flow of the first and second liquids, said deflector being capable of modifying the direction of flow of the first and second liquids. The invention also relates to a nozzle for implementing the method.

Sandy soil water repellency reduction

An apparatus for extraction of at least one element from a cavity and a pressure limitation apparatus

There is provided an apparatus (20) for extraction of at least one object from a cavity. The apparatus includes a sleeve (24) including an inflatable section (26) configured to surround the at least one object during inflation; a handle (29) configured to enable a user to hold the sleeve, the handle defining a holding edge (33) of an opening (31) at a first portion of the sleeve; and a handle-mount (32,52) mounted to a peripheral area (27) around the opening, the handle- mount being for attachment of a pump used for inflating the inflatable section. There is also provided a pressure limitation apparatus (100) configured to operate with a birth assistance device when attached via a conduit (28).

Plant growing system containing a super amount of a controlled-released fertilizer and method of using the same

Attorney Docket No. 54936.004597 The invention relates to a plant growing system having (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer to provide season-long performance; and (c) growing media. The planting growing system may also include a moisture control agent or a plant protection agent. Despite the high EC values of the growing system, the combination of materials that make up the growing system nevertheless produces superior performing plants with darker green, healthier looking leaves; superior growth, fill and spread; more abundant production of flowers and fruits; and a more developed, sustaining root system. Moreover, these plants are far less susceptible to the effects of pests such as fungi (e.g., Fusarium and Rhizoctonia), pythium, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, and other pests.

Nitrification inhibitor compositions and methods for preparing the same

Enhanced nitrification inhibitor dry fertilizer compositions, methods for making the same, and their use in agricultural applications are disclosed.

Use of selected polyvinyl acetate dispersions for solidifyingthe surface of sand and/or earth

BIOCHAR-BASED PROBIOTIC PREPARATION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure discloses a biochar-based probiotic preparation and a preparation method thereof. The biochar-based probiotic preparation comprises a biochar pellet, nutrient particles embedded and internally attached to the biochar pellet, and a probiotic flora attached to surfaces of the nutrient particles and between inner walls of the nutrient particles and the biochar pellet. The biochar pellet obtained by the present disclosure has loose and porous structure, large specific surface area, and strong adsorption and chelating capacity, to absorb a large amount of the probiotic flora and ensure the viability of the probiotic flora.

SYNERGISTIC STABLE COMPOUND FERTILIZER AND PREPARATION METHOD

The present disclosure discloses a synergistic stable compound fertilizer and a preparation method. Fertilizer components include a nitrogen fertilizer, a phosphorus fertilizer, a potassium fertilizer, medium trace elements, a nitrogen regulation synergist (a urease inhibitor and/or a nitrification inhibitor) and a carbon-source synergist, wherein the nitrogen fertilizer is urea, the phosphorus fertilizer includes calcium superphosphate and triple superphosphate; the potassium fertilizer includes potassium chloride and potassium sulfate; and the medium trace elements include calcium, magnesium, sulfur, boron, silicon, iron and zinc. Based on parts by weight, the ratio of the weight parts of the nitrogen fertilizer, the phosphorus fertilizer, the potassium fertilizer, the medium trace elements, the nitrogen regulation synergist and the carbon synergist is 1: (0.3-0.5): (0.8-1): (0.05-0.1): (0.001-0.1): (0.1-0.3). The release time and rate of the nitrogen fertilizer can be adjusted by adding ...

SOLUTION FOR WATERING PLANT ROOTS

Floor absorbent granular product

NOVEL CROP NUTRITION AND FORTIFICATION COMPOSITION

The invention relates to a water dispersible granular composition comprising of 0.1% to 70% by weight of manganese salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 90% by weight of elemental sulphur and 1% to 30% by weight of dispersing agent, with granules in a size range of 0.1-2.5 mm and comprising particles in the range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to liquid suspension composition comprising 0.1% to 55% by weight of manganese salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 60% by weight of elemental sulphur, at least one structuring agent and at least one surfactant, where the composition has particle size range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the crop nutrition and fortification composition and to a method of treating the plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, locus, parts thereof or the soil with the composition.

MICRO-CARBON BIO-FERTILIZER FOR RAPIDLY INCREASING SOIL GRANULAR STRUCTURE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Provided are a micro-carbon biological fertilizer for rapidly increasing soil aggregate structure and a preparation method, wherein the formulation composition by mass percent is 30-60% of micro-carbon, and 40-70% of plant fibers; and the preparation process is as follows: raw materials: industrial waste water rich in organic matter, and plant stems satisfying the grain standard; filtering and purifying the raw materials; biodegrading; placing semi-finished products into a jar; formulating and mixing ingredients; and sedimenting and finishing the product. The preparation process activates the macromolecular carbohydrates in the industrial waste water rich in organic matter into micro-carbon with an average value of 100 µm by means of biotechnology, has a natural affinity for soil colloids, and divides same into small particles which aggregate and are formed into an aggregate structure, thus slowing down the degree of soil hardening and acidifying, rapidly fertilizing the soil, and improving ...

A GRANULAR FERTILIZER OR SOIL CONDITIONER AND A USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to a granular fertilizer or soil conditioner and its use. The present invention relates specifically to a granular fertilizer or soil conditioner (10) containing a bio-based core matrix (12) with at least one nitrogen compound and an inert barrier layer (12) thereon. The fertilizer or soil conditioner of the present invention may be used to replace commercially available soil conditioners or chemical or mineral fertilizers.

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURE OF FERTILIZER FROM MANURE AND SEWAGE

This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.

ORGANIC-INORGANIC POLYMERIC WATER-RETAINING FERTILIZER AND PREPARATION METHOD OF THE SAME

The present invention provides an organic-inorganic polymeric water-retaining fertilizer. The organic-inorganic polymeric water-retaining fertilizer is a co-polymer made by fusion and co-polymerization of an organic water-retaining monomer and an inorganic nutrient under action of a catalyst, a biological enzyme and a modifying agent. The co-polymer is of a three-dimensional mesh-like hydrophilic group structure. In a method for preparing the organic-inorganic polymeric water-retaining fertilizer, after obtaining a neutralized pre-polymer from the organic water-retaining monomer under the action of the catalyst, an initiator and a cross-linking agent are added; the inorganic nutrient and a metasilicate are added simultaneously, a solution is formed by stirring sufficiently; the biological enzyme is added for catalysis; a co-polymer is obtained after fusion and co-polymerization; and granulation and drying are carried out. Preferably, the catalyst is an inorganic alkaline solution. Preferably ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ADDITION OF BENEFICIAL AGRICULTURAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND/OR DEDUSTING ADDITIVES TO GRANULAR FERTILIZERS

Methods and related systems for conditioning of granular fertilizers post-manufacture to reduce the generation of dust during handling, transport, and storage of the fertilizers, and/or to increase the agricultural benefits of the fertilizer. The method includes introducing a quantity of an aqueous conditioning agent, such as by spraying, to a plurality of fertilizer granules. The aqueous conditioning agent can include one or more beneficial agricultural and/or dedusting additives including one or more acidifying agents, one or more drying agents, one or more herbicides and/or pesticides, one or more chelating agents, one or more biological agents, and combinations thereof.

IRON (III) OXIDE CONTAINING SOIL-BINDING COMPOSITION

The invention relates to compositions for retaining soil moisture and improving plant growth in dry soils, which, together with one or more moisture retaining materials and wetting agents, comprises iron(III)oxides and optionally potassium metabisulfite [borken (HU), E224] as potentiating agent. The iron(lll)oxides preferably are microparticulate. The composition suitably comprises iron(lll)oxides and potassium metabisulfite as potentiating agent. Other aspects of the invention relate to binding the moisture content of soils, as well as compositions for use in enhancing the efficacy of soil retaining compositions.

FERTILIZER PRODUCT FROM PROCESSING SEEDS

A method of improving soil structure and adding nutrients and minerals to soil comprises adding byproduct pellets to the soil. The byproduct pellets are provided by processing a seed product obtained by harvesting a crop, where the processing produces a desired product and a substantially dry particulate byproduct, and forming the byproduct into byproduct pellets. Typical byproducts for making the pellets include grain screenings, pea and lentil hulls, wheat middlings, and the like.

SELF-SITUATING STIMULI-RESPONSIVE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS IN SOIL ADDITIVES AND METHODS FOR USE

Disclosed are soil additives comprised of self-situating, stimuli-responsive polymer compositions and methods of their use. In one embodiment, the polymer composition or polymer network compositions permanent cross-links and non-permanent cross-links, wherein the non-permanent cross-links are capable of being removed upon application or exposure to a stimulus, typically located within the soil. In another embodiment, the method of increasing water retention in soils includes applying a soil additive, comprising polymer network of the present invention admixed with an aqueous solution to form a colloidal dispersion solution or suspension, to a soil surface. The suspension or colloidal dispersion solution facilitates penetration of the polymer composition through the soil surface and into the soil, migrating typically to lower water potential areas and, more typically, along drainage channels located within the soil.

METHOD OF PROCESSING ORGANIC WASTE

Wheat bran culture mix is used to inoculate organic waste and produce an inoculated waste material, where the wheat bran culture mix includes soil derived microbes. The inoculated waste material is shredded to produce shredded inoculated waste material which is fermented the shredded inoculated waste material for at least 7 days. Contents from the fermenter are then transferred into a dewatering device to produce dewatered contents which are then separated into soluble and suspended products.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SOIL CONDITIONING COMPOSITION FROM A LIGNOCELLULOSIC CONVERSION PROCESS

The present invention relates to a method for producing a composition for use in land application. The method comprises: (a) obtaining a fermentation product by a production process comprising the steps of: (i) treating lignocellulosic feedstock to produce sugar; (ii) fermenting the sugar to produce a fermented mixture comprising the fermentation product; and (iii) recovering the fermentation product from the fermented mixture in one or more stages to produce a concentrated fermentation product and still bottoms; and (b) recovering the still bottoms, the still bottoms comprising organic and inorganic components; and (c) providing the still bottoms for use in a land application. Also provided is a soil conditioning composition for use in land application. The soil conditioning composition contains still bottoms and optionally other components.

Process and Apparatus for Manufacturing Granular Material

Pflanzennährstoff.

Verfahren zur Steigerung des Stoffwechsels und der Fähigkeit von Pflanzen, Nährstoffe aufzunehmen

Procédé d'agglomération de particules solides

Verfahren zur Erhöhung der Assimilierbarkeit des Phosphors durch die Pflanzen

Material for the production of an open land surface.

NEW MODIFIED ACID COMPOSITION AS AN ALTERNATIVE COMMON ACIDS IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

METHOD FOR THE RECLAIMING COAL AND LIGNITE TERRAINS FROM OPEN CAST MINES

The invention relates to a method for agricultural utilization of toxic and unfertile terrains by building of greenhouses where, by using technological products, the use of water is reduced from 7-8 times. The unlimited efficiency of fertilizzation is by using resins carrying pesticides and nutrients. The release of the elements takes place gradually by the addition of calcium carbonate in order to restrict the formation of sulphuric acid under the effect of soil bacteria thus the soil is not polluted and there is no need of moving the greenhouses. 6 claims, 1 fugure ...

composto orgânico condicionador de solos

Manufacturing method of a granular microbial fertilizer

The present invention proposes a manufacturing method of a granular microbial fertilizer comprising steps as follows, sporulation via liquid-state fermentation, harvesting spores, utilizing freeze drying and pulverization or spray drying to form a semi-finished product. The semi-finished product is further added and mixed with an excipient and an extender, afterward; use a granulator to make the semi-finished product a granular microbial fertilizer.

ANORDNING FOER AVKAENNING AV NIVAAN AV EN SLAGGYTA

Method of treating sandy soils to reduce water repellency therein

Certain novel formulations of turf additives that act in such a manner as to permit proper amounts of moisture to contact root systems in order to reduce dry spots within highly managed turf areas and/or lawns. It is theorized that the accumulation of humic acid (and other natural byproduct deleterious compounds) at the topsoil surface in most cultivated grassy areas including sandy soils (such as, in particular, golf greens), results in the production of an effective organic waxy coating on the soil components. Such a coating is hydrophobic in nature and thus dries out the soil itself. The inventive formulation thus permits removal of such accumulated humic acid (and other compounds) from the topsoil to the level necessary to provide effective moisture penetration for sustained grass growth therein (hereinafter referred to as "redistributes"). Methods of providing such beneficial removal of humic substances from target sandy soils are also contemplated within this invention, as well as ...

Hydroxypolyamide Gel Forming Agents

Hydroxypolyamides, hydroxypolyamide products, and post-hydroxypolyamides are disclosed as gel forming agents. Hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides are prepared from known methods. Hydroxypolyamide products are produced from a modified polymerization procedure which utilizes strong base for deprotonation of ammonium salts from the esterification of stoichiometrically equivalent polyacid:polyamine salts. The hydroxypolyamide products are capable of gel formation at lower concentrations than hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides from the known methods of preparation, and are therefore superior gel forming agents.

Water-swellable hybrid material with inorganic additives and method of Producing same

The present invention relates to a water-swellable material comprising an inherently crosslinked polymer matrix and inorganic solid particles bound therein with a time-dependent swelling behavior that corresponds to a water uptake of at least 7.5 times the inherent weight of the hybrid material within one hour, as well as the applications thereof. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacture of such a water-swellable hybrid material.

Novel Modified Acid Compositions as Alternatives to Conventional Acids in the Oil and Gas Industry

An aqueous modified acid composition for industrial activities, said composition comprising: an alkanolamine and strong acid in a molar ratio of not less than 1:15, preferably not less than 1:10; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids. 1. An aqueous modified acid composition comprising:a mineral acid and an alkanolamine in a molar ratio of not more than 15:1.2. A aqueous modified acid composition comprising:hydrochloric acid and an alkanolamine in a molar ratio of not more than 15:1.3. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 10:1.4. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 7.0:1.5. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 4.1:1.6. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not less than 3:1.7. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , wherein the alkanolamine is selected from the group consisting of: monoethanolamine; diethanolamine; triethanolamine and combinations thereof.8. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , wherein the alkanolamine is monoethanolamine.9. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , wherein the alkanolamine is diethanolamine.10. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 2 , further comprising a metal iodide or iodate.11. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral acid is selected from the group consisting of: HCl claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , sulfonic acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , and ...

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 ...

Biochars for use with animals

Biochars and methods for treating biochars are provided that are useful in various applications, including, but not limited to, applications related to the raising, care, maintenance, disease prevention, disease treatment and odor control of animals.

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.

СПОСОБ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ САХАРА В РАСТЕНИИ

Изобретение относится к способам повышения содержания сахара в растениях с применением сверхпоглощающих полимеров. Предложен способ повышения содержания сахара в растении, включающий обработку растения или его материала для размножения растений сверхпоглощающим полимером, при этом сверпоглощающий полимер вносят на участок, на котором растет культура или который предназначен для ее выращивания, между 0 и 30 днями посева, при этом сверхпоглощающий полимер представляет собой калиевую соль крахмал-g-поли(сополимер 2-пропенамид-2-пропеновой кислоты) или калиевую соль сшитой полиакриловой кислоты, при этом растение представляет собой растение сахарного тростника. Технический результат - обеспечение способа повышения извлекаемого количества сахара, содержащегося в растении, с применением сверхпоглощающего полимера. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 9 табл., 2 пр.

Способ получения удобрения из птичьего помета

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Способ получения удобрения из птичьего помета путем перемешивания помета с минеральным наполнителем, причем в качестве минерального наполнителя используют минеральный сорбент с плотностью не более 0,2 г/куб.см в количестве 24-58% объема от общего объема смеси, а перемешивание смеси осуществляют при оборотах 1300-1500 об/мин в течение 3-5 мин. Изобретение позволяет повысить производительность процесса изготовления удобрения за счет снижения времени перемешивания смеси, а также за счет исключения необходимости в длительной выдержке полученной смеси, при одновременном повышении качества получаемого удобрения за счет повышения стабильности и однородности по дисперсности получаемых гранул этого удобрения. 5 табл., 6 пр.

ПЕНОПОЛИУРЕТАН, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМЫЙ ДЛЯ УЛУЧШЕНИЯ ПОЧВЫ

Изобретение относится к выращиванию растений, а именно к добавкам в субстрат. Субстрат для выращивания растений содержит почву и/или другую природную среду для выращивания растений и пенополиуретановые хлопья в качестве добавки. Пенополиуретан имеет плотность от 25 до 100 кг/м, прогиб под действием сжимающей нагрузки (CLD) при 40% от 5 до 50 кПа, увеличение объема при насыщении водой не более чем 25% и водно-буферную емкость, составляющую от 35 до 80%. Хлопья пенополиуретана имеют размеры в интервале от 0,1 до 100 мм. При использовании в анаэробных условиях количество почвы и/или другого природного субстрата и хлопьев пеноматериала в субстрате для выращивания растений таково, что объёмное соотношение пенополиуретановых хлопьев в субстрате для выращивания растений находится в интервале от 10:90 до 90:10 (об.%), причем объемный % вычисляется в расчете на объем хлопьев по отношению к полному объему субстрата для выращивания растений, содержащего хлопья. При использовании в аэробных условиях ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБЫ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНЫХ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ, БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ И/ИЛИ ПРЕПЯТСТВУЮЩИХ ПЫЛЕОБРАЗОВАНИЮ ДОБАВОК В ГРАНУЛИРОВАННЫЕ УДОБРЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Способ кондиционирования гранулированного удобрения для улучшенного подавления пылеобразования и/или повышения сельскохозяйственной эффективности включает: изготовление множества гранул удобрений, имеющих температуру поверхности от приблизительно 50°F (10°C) до приблизительно 250°F (121°C), введение заданного количества водного кондиционирующего реагента в кондиционирующий резервуар в количестве приблизительно от 0,1 мас.% до приблизительно 10 мас.% по отношению к общей массе удобрения, воздействие механической энергии и/или реактора с псевдоожиженным слоем на гранулированное удобрение, содержащее водный кондиционирующий реагент для усиления взаимодействия между гранулами, и удаление по существу всего водного кондиционирующего реагента, содержащегося в гранулах, до конечного влагосодержания гранул на уровне от приблизительно 0 мас.% до приблизительно 6,5 мас.% по отношению к массе гранул. Изобретение позволяет создать способ эффективного и производительного ...

Агрохимикат для почвенной мелиорации, способ его производства и способ применения

Изобретения относятся к сельскому хозяйству. Агрохимикат для почвенной мелиорации характеризуется тем, что агрохимикат состоит из смеси конвертерного шлака и шлака внепечной обработки стали фракцией до 10 мм. Все компоненты взяты при определенном соотношении. Способ производства агрохимиката включает слив конвертерного шлака и шлака внепечной обработки на шлаковом поле, последующее охлаждение конвертерного шлака до 15–60°С, а шлака внепечной обработки до 10–40°С, разрушение конвертерного шлака на фракции 150–300 мм, силикатный распад шлака внепечной обработки на фракции не более 50 мм, смешивание, дробление, магнитную сепарацию и сортировку указанных видов шлака с выделением фракции до 10 мм. Применение агрохимиката в качестве почвенного мелиоранта путем внесения агрохимиката перед посадкой сельскохозяйственных растений в почву, при котором расход агрохимиката составляет от 2700 до 3800 кг на гектар площади посевной почвы. Изобретения позволяют повысить эффективность шлакопереработки, улучшить ...

Состав кондиционера почв и способ его изготовления

Группа изобретений относится к области сельского хозяйства. Состав кондиционера почв содержит кремнийсодержащий материал и гуминовую кислоту. В качестве кремнийсодержащего материала используют природный цеолит фракцией 3-5 мм с содержанием клиноптилолита 50-75%. Состав с влажностью не более 18% выполняют при следующем соотношении компонентов, мас.%: природный цеолит 80-92, гуминовая кислота 8-20. Изобретение касается также способа изготовления состава кондиционера почв. Техническим результатом является улучшение агрофизических свойств почвы при внесении состава на основе природного цеолита и гуминовой кислоты в почву в процессе рекультивации, увеличение всхожести семян не менее чем на 20%. 1 табл.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ КОМПЛЕКСНОГО СОРБЦИОННО-СТИМУЛИРУЮЩЕГО ПРЕПАРАТА ДЛЯ СНИЖЕНИЯ АЛЛЕЛОТОКСИЧНОСТИ ПОЧВ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Способ приготовления комплексного сорбционно-стимулирующего препарата для снижения аллелотоксичности почвы характеризуется тем, что водные растворы бентонита, гумата калия или натрия, автолизата пивных дрожжей (АПД) и полиэтиленгликоля (ПЭГ) смешивают в массовом соотношении 4:0,9-1,1:2,8-3,2:0,35-0,45, соответственно, при непрерывном перемешивании в течение 5-6 часов с получением суспензии, которую высушивают до получения сухого остатка с последующим его измельчением в порошок. Изобретение позволяет повысить эффективность препарата, снижающего аллелотоксичность почв посредством сорбции аллелотоксинов, что приводит к уменьшению их негативного влияния на развитие растений, и создающего при этом оптимальные условия для жизнедеятельности микроорганизмов, ускоряющих развитие растений. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ С ВЫСОКОЙ СПОСОБНОСТЬЮ К НАБУХАНИЮ

УДОБРЕНИЕ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИ ДОСТУПНЫЙ SI, И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретения относятся к сельскому хозяйству. Продукт Si удобрения на основе гумусного вещества содержит стабильный при хранении биологически доступный Si, получаемый посредством образования водной суспензии смеси. Все компоненты взяты при определенном соотношении. Способ получения Si удобрения на основе гумусного вещества, содержащего стабильный при хранении биологически доступный Si. Способ повышения усвоения кремния в культивируемых растениях включает добавление Si удобрения на основе гумусного вещества в почву перед высеванием или высаживанием, и/или в ходе роста растений. Применение Si удобрения на основе гумусного вещества для обработки растений. Изобретения позволяют получить продукт Si удобрения, которое представляет собой стабильное при хранении удобрение на основе гумусного вещества, содержащего высокое содержание биологически доступного Si. 4 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 3 табл., 4 пр.

Soil-improving humus promoter material - consists of flock of particles of urea]-formaldehyde] foam enveloped in finely divided peat fibres and is produced on continuous machine

A material for improving soil consists of an open-cell type of foam in flock form, in which the flock particles have a foam core enveloped in and bonded to an outer covering of organic fibrous material. The cores are preferably urea/formaldehyde foam and the covering is preferably made of fine peat. ADVANTAGE - The product is effective. It is easily worked into the soil, where it promotes humus formation.

Method and composition

Compositions and methods for improving soil quality

ZUSAMMENSTZUNGEN FOR BODENBEHANDLUNG AND YOUR USE

BODENHILFSSTOFF

The invention relates to a soil additive for storing fluids, particularly water, comprising at least one carrier material, absorber product, swelling agent, binding and lubricating agents, and optionally a fertilizer, supplements, particularly of microbiological or mycotic origin, and crop protecting products.

VERFAHREN ZUR VERBESSERUNG DER BODENBESCHAFFENHEIT

PARTIKELFORMIGES OR GRANULÄRES GEFARBTES MATERIAL FROM WASTE PAPER AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

ABSORBING GRANULAR MATERIAL

Procedure for the increase of the stability of grain plants or other arable crops bending to the storage

Method of controlling dust

Support material loaded with volatile substances, method for producing the same and use thereof

Hydroxypolyamide gel forming agents

Hydroxypolyamides, hydroxypolyamide products, and post-hydroxypolyamides are disclosed as gel forming agents. Hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides are prepared from known methods. Hydroxypolyamide products are produced from a modified polymerization procedure which utilizes strong base for deprotonation of ammonium salts from the esterification of stoichiometrically equivalent polyacid:polyamine salts. The hydroxypolyamide products are capable of gel formation at lower concentrations than hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides from the known methods of preparation, and are therefore superior gel forming agents.

Artificial environment for efficient uptake of fertilizers and other agrochemicals in soil

A unit for delivery of agrochemicals to the roots of a plant comprising one or more root development zones, and one or more agrochemical zones containing at least one agrochemical, wherein the agrochemical zones are formulated to release the at least one agrochemical into the root development zones in a controlled release manner when the root development zones are hydrated, and wherein the weight ratio of the root development zones to the agrochemical zones in a dry unit is 0.05: 1 to 0.32: 1.

Producing fuels and biofertilizers from biomass

An IBTL system having a low GHG footprint for converting biomass to liquid fuels in which a biomass feed is converted to liquids by direct liquefaction and the liquids are upgraded to produce premium fuels. Biomass residues from the direct liquefaction, and optionally additional biomass is pyrolyzed to produce structured biochar, hydrogen for the liquefaction and upgrading, and CO ...

Synthetic acid compositions and uses thereof

A synthetic acid composition for replacement of hydrochloric acid in industrial activities requiring large amounts of hydrochloric acid, said composition comprising: urea and hydrogen chloride in a molar ratio of not less than 0.1:1; a metal iodide or iodate; an alcohol or derivative thereof. Optionally, formic acid or a derivative thereof; propylene glycol or a derivative thereof, ethylene glycol glycerol or a mixture thereof; cinnamaldehyde or a derivative thereof; and a phosphonic acid derivative can be added to the composition.

Hydroseeding substrate and methods of use

A hydroseeding substrate and a hydroseeding slurry for seeding of grass and other vegetation are disclosed. The hydroseeding substrate includes mulch, a cover composition including bentonite clay and cellulosic water dispersible polymer and/or starch, and optionally surface-treated HPMC. Other desired optional ingredients may also be included. Methods of forming a hydroseeding slurry and methods of using the slurry for seeding are also disclosed.

Surfactant concentrates for promoting soil humidification and plant growth

An aqueous composition which contains (a) one or more alkyl glucamides of the formula (I), wherein R ...

Novel crop nutrition and fortification composition

The invention relates to a water dispersible granular composition comprising of 0.1% to 70% by weight of manganese salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 90% by weight of elemental sulphur and 1% to 30% by weight of dispersing agent, with granules in a size range of 0.1-2.5 mm and comprising particles in the range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to liquid suspension composition comprising 0.1% to 55% by weight of manganese salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 60% by weight of elemental sulphur, at least one structuring agent and at least one surfactant, where the composition has particle size range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the crop nutrition and fortification composition and to a method of treating the plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, locus, parts thereof or the soil with the composition.

SOIL TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS

TITLE: "Soil Treatment Compositions" APPLICANT: Revertex (South Africa)(Proprietary)Limited This invention provides a method of treating sand or soil to condition it so as to improve its water retention for the germination of seeds, the method comprising applying to the sand or soil a polymer composition in a sufficient amount to provide from about 0.01 to about 0,5 parts of polymer to 100 parts of sand or soil, the amount being determined to ensure that the individual particles or groups of particles of the sand or soil are rendered non-wetting and that the particles retain the non-wetting properties even when they are not aggregated but are free-flowing.

STABLE HUMUS-WATER STORAGE HYBRID

The invention relates to a stable humus-water storage hybrid comprising an organic fertiliser consisting of lignite treated in an oxidising and ammoniating manner and at least one water-storing component selected from materials of a mineral or organic origin, the proportion of the organic fertiliser amounting to 0.5-99.9 vol. %, preferably 1.0-90.0 vol. %, and the proportion of the at least one water-storing component amounting to 0.1-99.5 vol. %, preferably 10.0-99.0 vol. %. The invention also relates to a method for producing the stable humus-water storage hybrid and to the use thereof as a plant substrate, an additive for vegetable mould and an additive for soil.

NOVEL MODIFIED ACID COMPOSITIONS AS ALTERNATIVES TO CONVENTIONAL ACIDS IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

An aqueous modified acid composition for industrial activities, said composition comprising: an alkanolamine and strong acid in a molar ratio of not less than 1:15, preferably not less than 1:10; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids.

HYDROSEEDING SUBSTRATE AND METHODS OF USE

A hydroseeding substrate and a hydroseeding slurry for seeding of grass and other vegetation are disclosed. The hydroseeding substrate includes mulch, a cover composition including bentonite clay and cellulosic water dispersible polymer and/or starch, and optionally surface-treated HPMC. Other desired optional ingredients may also be included. Methods of forming a hydroseeding slurry and methods of using the slurry for seeding are also disclosed.

A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING NUTRIENTS TO PLANTLETS

The present application relates to a system for providing nutrients to plantlets, the system comprising: (a) one or more water controlling agents; (b) one or more fertilizers; and (c) one or more biotic materials. The one of the one or more biotic materials may comprise a worm casting. The one of the one or more biotic materials may comprise a fungus. The fertilizers may be selected from fertilizers containing nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, manganese, zinc, or any combination thereof. The system may further comprise a seed disposed in the system, the seed having been treated with a seed germination enhancer, being coated in a dry powder, being coated with a seed coating resin, or a combination thereof.

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.

Planting mix compositions and methods

This application provides planting mix compositions that include pelletized coir. Seed, cornmeal or corn flour, fungicide, and optionally activated charcoal, compost, and/or a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) can be included in the planting mix compositions. Methods of making such compositions are also disclosed herein. In particular examples, such compositions include pelletized coir at least partially coated with a binder, seeds, charcoal, and optionally a SAP. In other examples, such compositions include a pelletized mixture that includes coir, cornmeal or corn flour, charcoal, a SAP, compost, a fungicide, and seeds, wherein the seeds are encased within the pellets.

POLYMERIC COMPOSITION FOR USE AS SOIL CONDITIONER WITH IMPROVED WATER ABSORBENCY DURING WATERING OF THE AGRICULTURAL CROPS

The present invention relates to polymeric soil conditioner as a new water absorbing polymeric material and a process for the production of water absorbing materials consisting of a combination of synthetic polymers and biopolymers, with an improved high water absorbency at repeated watering, capable to reduce the effect of accumulation of salts in polymeric matrix as of multiple cycles of swelling-deswelling that occurs during all period of living of vegetable culture, by decreasing of crosslinking density of three dimensional network of the material caused by biochemical processes that developed in polymeric gels. 1. Polymeric soil conditioner for use in conjunction with soil irrigation , comprising superabsorbent polymer (SAP) mixture and protein degrading enzyme , said SAP mixture having a high stability absorbency after each watering cycle used for irrigations.2. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , said SAP being in the form of solid granular particles with diameter in the range from 0.2 mm to 3.0 mm.3. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the SAP comprises a mixture of three polymers A claim 1 , B and C claim 1 , with a mixture ratio A:B:C from 85:13:2 percent by dry weight of SAP to 95:4.5:0.5 percent by dry weight claim 1 , preferable from 86:13:1 percent by dry weight to 92:6.5:1.5 percent by dry weight.4. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein polymer A is a synthetic copolymer having a chemical skeleton consisting of carbon atoms; and free carboxylic groups.5. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic polymer A is a copolymer made of two types of monomers M1 and M2 claim 1 , having the co-monomeric ratio M1:M2 of 50:50 by mol percent and a neutralization degree between 45-80% claim 1 , whereinM1 is a co-monomer having free anhydride chemical groups,M2 is any monomer capable to copolymerize with monomer M1.6. Polymeric soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

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 ...

Mobile charcoal/biochar production and pelletizer system and method thereof

Embodiments of the invention provide a portable charcoal system and method of operating thereof, wherein the portable charcoal system comprises a first compartment adapted to burn a material, a second compartment connected to the first compartment and adapted to receive the material from the first compartment, and a third compartment adapted to receive the material from the second compartment, the third compartment comprising an auger adapted to move the material from a back end to a front end, and out of the third compartment. The portable charcoal system further includes a source of air.

Method and apparatus for preparing coir

A method for processing coir comprising processing dry coir by shredding, hydrating the coir up to a specified moisture content, and pelletizing the coir. An apparatus for pelletizing coir comprising a metal disk having flat, cylindrical openings. A soil additive composition comprising coir, seed, basalt, root stimulant, lime, worm castings, fish meal, molasses, and polymer.

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 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.

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.

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 ...

AGRICULTURAL COMPOSITIONS

This document provides compositions comprising (or consisting essentially of or consisting of) one or more water-soluble oils selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated macadamia oil, ethoxylated olive oil, ethoxylated avocado oil, ethoxylated meadowfoam oil, ethoxylated almond oil, ethoxylated corn oil, ethoxylated soybean oil, ethoxylated jojoba oil, ethoxylated seabuckthorn oil (e.g., fruit, berry, or seed oil), ethoxylated emu oil, ethoxylated mink oil, PEG Glyceryl Dimyristate, PEG Glyceryl Dioleate, PEG Glyceryl Distearate, and PEG Glyceryl Palmitate; and one or more agricultural chemical or biological agents. Methods for making and using the compositions also are provided. 1. A composition comprising:one or more water-soluble oils selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated macadamia oil, ethoxylated olive oil, ethoxylated avocado oil, ethoxylated meadowfoam oil, ethoxylated almond oil, ethoxylated corn oil, ethoxylated soybean oil, ethoxylated jojoba oil, ethoxylated seabuckthorn oil, ethoxylated emu oil, ethoxylated mink oil, PEG Glyceryl Dimyristate, PEG Glyceryl Dioleate, PEG Glyceryl Distearate, and PEG Glyceryl Palmitate; andone or more agricultural chemicals biological agents selected from the group consisting of a fertilizer, pesticide, insecticide, acaricide, nematicide, fungicide, biofungicide, bactericide, herbicide, plant growth regulator, biostimulant, bacteria, fungi, yeast, virus, nutrient, drift reduction agent, water conditioner, penetrant, pH buffer, activator, surfactant, stabilizer, preservative, spreader, wetting agent, detergent, adhesive, anticaking agent, dye, dispersant, emulsifying agent, defoamer, antimicrobial, antifreeze, pigment, and colorant.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises water.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more water-soluble oils contain an average of between about 5 and about 75 ethoxylations per molecule.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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 ...

Composite based on a lamellar material and a porous material comprising an active substance and/or a microorganism

The present invention concerns a process for preparing a composite of porous material/compound/hybrid organic-inorganic material having a 2:1 lamellar structure, said hybrid material having the following general formula I: Na x [(Mg 3 )(Al x (RSi) 4-x )O 8+x (OH) 2 ]  (I) wherein x is a number such that 0≤x<1.2 and R represents a C 1 -C 30 alkyl group, an aryl group, a (C 1 -C 30 alkyl)aryl group or an O—(C 1 -C 30 alkyl) group, it being possible for the alkyl group to be substituted with a group chosen from a phenyl, vinyl, aminopropyl or mercaptopropyl group, and said compound being chosen from the group constituted of at least one active substance and at least one microorganism and mixtures thereof the process comprising: a) the step of sol-gel synthesis of the hybrid organic-inorganic material having a 2:1 lamellar structure in the presence of the compound and of the porous material saturated with the compound; b) the recovery of the composite. It also concerns a composite obtainable by means of this process, a composition comprising it and its use in particular for the fertilization of plants.

Artificial environment for efficient uptate of fertilizers and other agrochemicals in soil

A unit for delivery of agrochemicals to the roots of a plant comprising one or more root development zones, and one or more agrochemical zones containing at least one agrochemical, wherein the agrochemical zones are formulated to release the at least one agrochemical into the root development zones in a controlled release manner when the root development zones are hydrated, and wherein the weight ratio of the root development zones to the agrochemical zones in a dry unit is 0.05:1 to 0.32:1.

Soil Additives for Promoting Seed Germination, for Prevention of Evaporation and Methods for Use

Disclosed are methods of improving germination rates of plants/crops, as well as preventing or arresting water evaporation loss from targeted soil areas, which allows for improved water usage efficiency by crops, plants, grasses, vegetation, etc.

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.

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 ...

Methylsulphonic-based soil treatment systems and methods

A soil treatment mixture includes a methyl sulphonic acid component; a surfactant component; and a water component soil treatment composition and application method that improves infiltration rates, horizontal distribution, and water retention. A fulvic acid component may also be incorporated into the mixture. In a particular embodiment, the soil treatment mixture includes approximately 20% by weight of methylsulphonic acid component; 5% by weight of the surfactant component; 5% by weight of the fulvic acid component; and 70% of the water component.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING COIR

A method of processing coir, comprising using counter-rotating blades to shred compressed coir into dry, shredded coir. 1. A method of processing coir , comprising using counter-rotating blades to shred compressed coir into dry , shredded coir.2. The method as claimed in further comprising hydrating the dry claim 1 , shredded coir to a predetermined moisture level to produce moist coir.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising grinding up the coir after using the counter-rotating blades to produce the dry claim 1 , shredded coir.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein using the counter-rotating blades comprises using blades with hooks alternating with blades without hooks along a shaft.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein using the blades with hooks comprises using blades having hooks of a same size.6. The method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein using the blades with hooks comprises using blades all having hooks of different sizes.7. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein hydrating the dry claim 2 , shredded coir to a predetermined moisture level comprises hydrating the coir to a level of 10% to 18%.8. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein hydrating the dry claim 2 , shredded coir to a predetermined level comprises hydrating the coir to a level of 10% to 15%.9. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising screening the dry claim 1 , shredded coir to only pass coir of a desired size for further processing.10. The method as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising cycling dry claim 8 , shredded coir caught in the screen back to the counter-rotating blades.11. The method as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising pelletizing the moist coir and mixing with other materials to create a coir soil additive.12. The method as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the other materials comprises one or more of plant seed claim 10 , basalt claim 10 , root stimulant claim 10 , lime claim 10 , worm castings claim 10 , fish mean claim 10 , ...

TREATED BIOCHAR FOR USE IN WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

A method and system is provided for treating water to remove contaminants using treated biochar placed in the water flow pathway of a water treatment process. The system further includes the further treatment of the treated biochar after its use in the water treatment process for use in agricultural or animal applications. 120.-. (canceled)21. Biochar for use in the water pathway of a water treatment process , the biochar comprising treated biochar fines that have been treated to make the biochar more hydrophilic than raw biochar fines.22. A method for collecting biochar fines from biochar for use in the water pathway of a water treatment process where 95% of the biochar fines are between 0.1-0.5 mm in equivalent diameter , the method comprising the step of:treating biochar with a treating solution; andadding one or more flocculant and/or coagulant chemicals to the treating solution to create a biochar slurry.23. The method of where the flocculants and/or coagulants chemicals improve the adsorptive properties of the biochar fines.24. The method of further comprising the step of placing the biochar slurry in the water pathway of a water treatment process.25. The method of where the biochar slurry is de-watered prior to placing the biochar slurry in the water pathway of a water treatment process. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/641,040, filed on Jul. 3, 2017, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/357,668 filed on Jul. 1, 2016 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/432,253 filed on Dec. 9, 2016; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/641,040 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/612,784, filed on Jun. 2, 2017 (now U.S. Pat. No. 10,696,603), which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/344,865 filed on Jun. 2, 2016; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/641,040 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/419,976 ...

NOVEL CROP NUTRITION AND FORTIFICATION COMPOSITION

The invention relates to a water dispersible granular composition comprising of 0.1% to 70% by weight of manganese salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 90% by weight of elemental sulphur and 1% to 30% by weight of dispersing agent, with granules in a size range of 0.1-2.5 mm and comprising particles in the range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to liquid suspension composition comprising 0.1% to 55% by weight of manganese salts, complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof, 1% to 60% by weight of elemental sulphur, at least one structuring agent and at least one surfactant, where the composition has particle size range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the crop nutrition and fortification composition and to a method of treating the plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, locus, parts thereof or the soil with the composition. 1. A liquid suspension composition for crop nutrition and fortification , wherein the liquid composition comprises:elemental sulphur in the range of from 1%-60% by weight of the total composition;at least one manganese salt, its complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof in the concentration in the range of from 0.1%-55% by weight of the total composition;at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient; andat least one structuring agent in the range of 0.01%-5% by weight of the total composition; and,wherein the composition comprises particles in the size range of from 0.1 micron to 20 microns.2. A water dispersible granular composition for crop nutrition and fortification composition , wherein the composition comprises:elemental sulphur in the range of from 1%-90% by weight of the total composition;at least one manganese salt, its complexes, derivatives or mixtures thereof in the range of from 0.1%-70% by weight of the total composition; and,at least one dispersing agent in the range of from 1%-30% w/w of the total composition; and,wherein the granules of the ...

BIOCHARS, BIOCHAR EXTRACTS AND BIOCHAR EXTRACTS HAVING SOLUBLE SIGNALING COMPOUNDS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING MATERIAL EXTRACTED FROM BIOCHAR

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar is provided comprising the steps of: (i) providing a biochar; (ii) contacting the biochar with an extraction media, where the extraction media causes the removal of residual compounds from the pores and surface of the biochar, creating a resulting extract comprised of the extraction media and removed compounds; and (iii) collecting the resulting extract. The method also can include other steps of extraction and purification. The method further comprises the step of applying the resulting extract to seeds, plants, soil, other agricultural products, or for use in other applications. A biochar having high levels of soluble signaling compounds is also provided, where the biochar is derived from a biomass source that together with predefined pyrolysis parameters produces resulting biochar having increased levels of soluble signaling compounds that are known to increase seed germination rates and early plant growth. Such soluble signaling compounds can then be collected in a biochar extract by contacting the biochar with an extraction media. 1. A method for capturing material extracted from biochar , the method comprising the steps of:providing a biochar that includes soluble signaling compounds;contacting the biochar with an extraction media, wherein the extraction media removes at least some of the soluble signaling compounds from the biochar, thereby creating a biochar extract containing soluble signaling compounds;collecting the biochar extract.2. The method of wherein the biochar extract is further processed to remove the majority of biochar particles.3. The method of wherein the biochar extract is further processed to concentrate the soluble signaling compounds.4. The method of further including the step of applying the biochar extract to seeds claim 1 , soil claim 1 , or plants.5. The method of further including the step of reincorporating the biochar extract into a biochar.6. The method of where the soluble ...

SOLID WASTE-BASED POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF COAL GANGUE HILLS BY APPLYING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to the field of ecological restoration of a coal gangue hill, and in particular, to a solid waste-based porous material, a method for preparing the solid waste-based porous material, and a method of ecological restoration of the coal gangue hill by applying the solid waste-based porous material. A coal-based solid waste restoration material and mycorrhizal solid bacterial agent are mixed to restore the coal gangue hill, the coal-based solid waste restoration material is prepared by mixing coal-based solid waste porous materials, low-rank coal, and waste organic matter and adding a microbial quickly decomposition agent for aerobic fermentation and standing. 14-. (canceled)5. A method of ecological restoration of a coal gangue hill by applying a solid waste-based porous material , comprising:S1. preparing a coal-based solid waste restoration material including: adding 40-80% of coal gangue powder, 0-40% of fly ash, 5-20% of cement, 0-10% of desulfurization gypsum, and 0-5% of lime into a granulator or a screening granulator;', 'preparing a solution by adding 0.7-3‰ of a foaming agent into water;', 'preparing particles with 1-8 mm of particle size in the granulator or screening granulator by spraying the solution several times into the granulator or screening granulator based on a liquid-solid ratio in a range from 0.6 to 0.8; and', 'obtaining the solid waste-based porous material after flue gas curing;, 'mixing the solid waste-based porous material, low-rank coal, and waste organic matter in a mass ratio of (3-6):(2-4):(2-6), while adding 0.1-0.3% of a microbial quick corrosion agent for aerobic fermentation for 10-30 days, wherein the solid waste-based porous material is obtained bystanding in a sedimentation tank for 7 days, andobtaining the coal-based solid waste restoration material with 1-8 mm of particle size after crushing and screening,S2. preparing a solid mycorrhizal agent including:adding a coal-based solid waste porous ...

Special fertilizer for cut side slope soil remediation in high altitude areas

The present invention provides a special fertilizer for cut side slope soil remediation in high altitude areas, which is prepared by effectively compounding raw material components of a yak manure-containing compost, an organic micro multi-element fertilizer, a chemical fertilizer, attapulgite powder and sodium alginate under certain conditions. The special fertilizer has obvious effects on the aspects of improving the physicochemical properties of artificial soil at cut side slope wounds in the high altitude areas, increasing the fertilizer efficiency and promoting vegetation restoration.

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.

SEEDING FORMULATION FOR WOODY PLANTS AND PRE-TREATMENT OF LAND SURFACES

The present disclosure provides a woody plant seeding formulation for phytoremediation, ecological restoration, land reclamation, environmental rehabilitation, revitalization, revegetation, and reforestation of disturbed and degraded lands. The seeding formulation includes a mix of woody trees or shrubs seeds, organic mulch, beneficial microbial populations, mineral fertilizer, adhesive, absorbent polymer, and water. The present disclosure also provides for pre-treatment of surfaces by spreading or mixing with organic biomass with the surface. Methods of preparing and applying the seeding formulation and pre-treatment are also disclosed. 119.-. (canceled)20. A woody plant seeding formulation for use in phytoremediation , ecological restoration , land reclamation , environmental rehabilitation , revitalization , revegetation , and/or reforestation of disturbed or degraded lands comprising:from 0.00001 to about 5 weight percent of woody plant seeds comprising at least one species of tree and at least one species of shrub;from 1 to about 30 weight percent of organic mulch;from 0.01 to about 8 weight percent of mineral fertilizer;from 50 to about 98 weight percent of water; andfrom about 0.01 to about 6 weight percent of an absorbent polymer;wherein said woody plant seeding formulation is adapted to maximize germination of said woody plant seeds on said disturbed or degraded lands.21Populus, Betula, Alnus, Salix, Picea, Pinus, Abies, Larix, Thuja, Tsuga, Pseudotsuga, AcerFraxinus.. The woody plant seeding formulation of claim 20 , wherein said at least one species of tree is from a genus selected from the group consisting of: claim 20 , and22Salix, Alnus, Betula, Vaccinium, Sambucus, Viburnum, Cornus, Sorbus, Prunus, RhododendronArctostaphylos.. The woody plant seeding formulation of claim 21 , wherein said at least one species of shrub is from a genus selected from the group consisting of: claim 21 , and23. The woody plant seeding formulation of claim 22 , wherein said ...

Controlled environment agriculture

In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition and a system. The invention relates to controlled environment agriculture comprising composition comprising a controlled growth medium comprising a customizable (generally self-regulating) microbiome, an inoculant, a natural fiber, and a soil conditioner and a system for vertical farming and sensors. The invention further relates to system for pest management.

SEEDING FORMULATION FOR WOODY PLANTS AND PRE-TREATMENT OF LAND SURFACES

The present disclosure provides a seeding formulation for woody plants and a pre-treatment of surfaces (e.g. rocks, waste rocks, tailings, overburden) on disturbed and degraded lands. The seeding formulation includes a mix of woody trees or shrubs seeds, organic mulch, beneficial microbial populations, mineral fertilizer, adhesive, absorbent polymer, and water. The pre-treatment of surfaces refers to the spreading or mixing of surfaces with organic biomass. Methods of preparing and applying the seeding formulation and pre-treatment are also disclosed. The formulation is used for the phytoremediation, ecological restoration, land reclamation, environmental rehabilitation, revitalization, revegetation, and reforestation of disturbed and degraded lands. 1. A seeding formulation comprising:from 0.00001 to about 5 weight percent of woody plant seeds, wherein the woody plant seeds comprise at least one species of trees or shrubs, or combinations thereof;from 1 to about 30 weight percent of organic mulch;from 0.01 to about 8 weight percent of mineral fertilizer;from 50 weight percent to about 98 weight percent of water.2. The seeding formulation of claim 1 , further comprising from 0.0001 to about 8 weight percent of beneficial microbial populations.3. The seeding formulation of claim 1 , further comprising from 0.001 to about 4 weight percent of adhesive.4. The seeding formulation of claim 1 , further comprising from 0.01 to about 6% of absorbent polymer.5Populus, Betula, Alnus, Salix, Picea, Pinus, Abies, Larix, Thuja, Tsuga, Pseudotsuga, Acer,Fraxinus.. The seeding formulation of claim 1 , wherein the tree species is from a genus selected from the group consisting of: and6Salix, Alnus, Betula, Vaccinium, Sambucus, Viburnum, Cornus, Sorbus, Prunus, Rhododendron,Arctostaphylos.. The seeding formulation of claim 5 , wherein the shrub species is from a genus selected from the group consisting of: and7. The seeding formulation of claim 5 , wherein each of the genus of trees ...

ENHANCEMENT OF SOIL CHARACTERISTICS WITH LACTOBIONATE COMPOUNDS

Methods of extending a period of increased soil nitrogen levels in a soil are described. The methods include applying a soil enhancement agent to the soil, where the soil enhancement agent may include one or both of (i) lactobionic acid, and (ii) a least one salt of lactobionic acid. The methods also include applying a nitrogen-containing fertilizer to the soil. The soil treated with both the soil enhancement agent and the nitrogen-containing fertilizer has a higher level of soil nitrogen for at least a portion of a grown cycle of a crop planted in the soil than the same soil treated without the soil enhancement agent during the growing cycle of the crop. 1. A method of extending a period of increased soil nitrogen levels in a soil , the method comprising:applying a soil enhancement agent to the soil, wherein the soil enhancement agent comprises one or both of (i) lactobionic acid and (ii) at least one salt of lactobionic acid; andapplying a nitrogen-containing fertilizer to the soil,wherein the soil treated with both the soil enhancement agent and the nitrogen-containing fertilizer has a higher level of soil nitrogen for at least a portion of a growing cycle of a crop planted in the soil than the same soil treated without the soil enhancement agent during the growing cycle of the crop.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one salt of the lactobionic acid comprises potassium lactobionate claim 1 , calcium lactobionate claim 1 , or ammonium lactobionate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one salt of lactobionic acid consists of potassium lactobionate or calcium lactobionate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one salt of lactobionic acid consists of potassium lactobionate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the soil enhancement agent lacks at least one of ammonium-containing compounds claim 1 , nitrate-containing compounds claim 1 , and urea compounds.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one salt of lactobionic acid is derived ...

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.

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 coating seeds with biochar , the method comprising the steps of (i) suspending biochar particles , dust or fines in a liquid solution; and (ii) coating seeds with the liquid solution.2. The method of claim 1 , where the liquid solution has a concentration of 1-75% biochar particles claim 1 , dust or fines.3. The method of claim 1 , where the liquid solution has a concentration of 15-70% biochar particles claim 1 , dust or fines.4. The method of where the liquid solution includes a preservative.5. The method of where the liquid solution includes both water and an additive.6. The method of where the additive is a fertilizer.7. The method of where the additive is a plant nutrient.8. The method of where the additive is a biological agent beneficial to plants.9. The method of where the additive is manure.10. The method of where the additive is a liquid solution of compost.11. The method of where the biochar particles in solution has been treated by infusing a liquid into the pores of the biochar particles.12. A method for applying a biochar to crops claim 1 , turf grasses claim 1 , potted plants claim 1 , flowering plants claim 1 , annuals claim 1 , perennials claim 1 , evergreens or seedlings claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of (i) suspending biochar particles claim 1 , dust or fines in a liquid solution; and (ii) applying the liquid solution to the crops claim 1 , turf grasses claim 1 , potted plants claim 1 , flowering plants claim 1 , annuals claim 1 , perennials claim 1 , evergreens or seedlings by an application process consisting of one or more of hydroseeding claim 1 , ...

BIOCHAR ENCASED IN A BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL

A soil amendment is provided and a method for making the same, where the soil amendment is encasing biochar in a biodegradable material. The biochar encased in the biodegradable material may be either or both treated and untreated (raw) biochar. The biodegradable material encasing the biochar may be sealed to produce a packet or capsule, or deposited on a sheet of biodegradable material. The sheet of biodegradable material may include a biodegradable adhesive, creating a biochar tape on the biodegradable material. In another example the biodegradable material may be immersed in a solution containing biochar to create a soil amendment, for example, to wrap a root ball of a seedling or sapling. The biodegradable material may, for example, be a polymer, wax, oil, or paraffin which is used to create a bead, capsule, or pod of biochar or biochar slurry, or may be a fiber based or polymer based material that can be formed into a shape, such as a liner, container, or a disc. 1. A soil amendment comprised of biochar encased within a biodegradable material.2. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biochar is treated biochar.3. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biochar is untreated biochar.4. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biodegradable material is a sack.5. The soil amendment of claim 1 , where the biodegradable material is a sheet having a central fold at a midline claim 1 , the biochar being deposited on the lower portion claim 1 , the upper portion then being folded over the lower portion at the midline and the edges closed.6. The soil amendment of claim 5 , where the biodegradable material is in the form of a tape.7. The soil amendment of claim 5 , where the biodegradable material is in the form of a mat having a central fold at the midline claim 5 , the biochar being deposited in small piles at specified coordinates on the lower portion claim 5 , the upper portion then being folded over the lower portion at the midline and the edges closed.8. The ...

Novel agricultural composition

The invention relates to an agricultural composition for soil application comprising elemental sulphur, at least one amino acid, their polymers, salts or derivatives or mixtures thereof and at least one agrochemical excipient. The composition comprises particles in the size range of 0.1-20 microns. The invention relates to water dispersible granular composition for soil application comprising 0.1%-70% of at least one amino acid, their polymers, salts or derivatives or mixtures thereof and 20%-99% of elemental sulphur with 0.1-60% of at least one surfactant. The invention further relates to liquid suspension composition for soil application comprising 0.1%-70% of at least one amino acid, their polymers, salts or derivatives or mixtures thereof and 1%-65% elemental sulphur, 0.01-5% of at least one structuring agent. The agricultural composition further includes at least one micronutrient, their salts, derivatives, or mixtures thereof or plant growth promoters. The invention further relates to a process of preparing the composition.

SOIL MICROBIAL REGULATOR FOR ENHANCING PLANT STRESS RESISTANCE

Provided is a soil microbial regulator for enhancing plant stress resistance, which comprises the following components in parts by weight: 30-50 parts of coconut coir, 30-50 parts of Eucheuma, 10-30 parts of mushroom residue, 20-30 parts of Guayule and 0.4-1.6 parts of composite bacterial agent. The present invention uses discarded mushroom residue and coconut coir as raw materials, and Guayule and Eucheuma are added; under the action of composite bacterial agent, the raw materiels are fermented; the soil microbial regulator prepared by fermentation can adjust the soil structure, improve soil microbial structure, provide sustainable nutrition for crop growth, significantly promote crop growth, improve crop resistance to diseases and insect injury, effectively reduce crop incidence rate, enhance crop resistance, realize the purpose of increasing yield and income, and achieve high and stable crop yield. 1. A soil microbial regulator for enhancing plant stress resistance , comprising in parts by weight: 30-50 parts of coconut coir , 30-50 parts of Eucheuma , 10-30 parts of mushroom residue , 20-30 parts of Guayule and 0.4-1.6 parts of a composite bacterial agent.2. The soil microbial regulator for enhancing plant stress resistance according to claim 1 , comprising in parts by weight: 40 parts of coconut coir claim 1 , 45 parts of Eucheuma claim 1 , 20 parts of mushroom residue claim 1 , 25 parts of Guayule and 1 part of composite bacterial agent.3Bacillus amyloliquefaciens,Bacillus laterosporus,TrichodermaPaenibacillus polymyxaPaecilomyces lilacinus.. The soil microbial regulator for enhancing plant stress resistance according to claim 1 , wherein the composite bacterial agent comprises in parts by weight: 0.1-0.5 parts of 0.1-0.5 parts of 0.1-0.3 parts of asperellum claim 1 , 0.05-0.15 parts of and 0.05-0.15 parts of4Bacillus amyloliquefaciens,Bacillus laterosporus,TrichodermaPaenibacillus polymyxaPaecilomyces lilacinus.. The soil microbial regulator for enhancing ...

SOIL STABILIZER CARRIER

A method for applying a water soluble soil stabilizer to soil wherein the soil stabilizer is impregnated or applied to a solid carrier. 1) A method of applying water-soluble soil stabilizer (WSSS) to soil comprising:Impregnating said WSSS in a solid carrier, applying said WSSS onto a solid carrier, or any combination thereof;leaching said WSSS out from said solid carrier when water is applied;binding said WSSS to said soil once it leaches out from said solid carrier;wherein the amount of WSSS placed in or on said solid carrier is based on an intentional amount of WSSS to be leached out of said solid carrier to stabilize said soil;wherein said WSSS leached out from said solid carrier stabilizes said soil.2) The method of wherein said WSSS is a water-soluble polyacrylamide.3) The method of wherein said WSSS consists of a water-soluble polyacrylamide claim 1 , starch xanthate claim 1 , acid hydrolyzed cellulose microfibrils claim 1 , chitin claim 1 , gypsum claim 1 , hydrocolloidal polysaccharide claim 1 , starch claim 1 , glycogen and cellulose claim 1 , acrylic copolymers claim 1 , sodium acrylate claim 1 , guar gum claim 1 , polyethylene-imines claim 1 , polyamides-amines claim 1 , polyamines claim 1 , polyethylene-oxide claim 1 , sulfonated compounds claim 1 , or any combination thereof.4) The method of wherein said solid carrier comprises a fibrous mulch claim 1 , fertilizer claim 1 , gypsum claim 1 , mineral claim 1 , soil amendment claim 1 , soil conditioner claim 1 , waste product claim 1 , or any combination thereof.5) The method of wherein said solid carrier further comprises a viable seed.6) The method of wherein said WSSS is selected from the group consisting of: polyacrylamide claim 1 , polyethylene-imines claim 1 , polyamides-amines claim 1 , polyamines claim 1 , polyethylene-oxide claim 1 , guar claim 1 , and sulfonated compounds.7) The method of wherein said WSSS binds nutrients within said soil to reduce runoff of said nutrients from said soil claim 1 ...

OZONIZED BIOCHAR: PHOSPHORUS SUSTAINABILITY AND SAND SOILIZATION

The present invention discloses a systematic method for phosphorus sustainability, sand soilization and odor removal utilizing the phosphorus-unlocking and odor removing green chemistry of a surface-oxygenated biochar composition made through ozonization in combination with sonication. Surface-oxygenated biochar compositions and sonication-ozonization methods create advanced hydrophilic biochar materials having higher cation exchange capacity, optimized pH, improved wettability, and toxin free components. These sonicated and ozonized biochar compositions are used as filtration materials for clean water and air, as phosphorus solubilizing reagents to mix with phosphate rock materials to make a slow-releasing phosphate fertilizer, as biochar soil additives to help solubilize phosphorus and reduce phosphorus fertilizer additions required to achieve desired soil phosphorus activity, crop uptake, and yield goals, as sand soilization reagents by utilizing their liquid gel-forming activity in the spaces among sand particles to retain water and nutrients and hold the sand particles together, as plant growth stimulants by using the humic acids-like surface-oxygenated biochar substances at a proper ppm concentration and as carbon sequestration agents to help control climate change for energy and environmental sustainability on Earth. 1. A systematic method for phosphorus sustainability , sand soilization and odor removal utilizing the phosphorus-unlocking and odor removing green chemistry of a surface-oxygenated biochar composition made through ozonization in combination with sonication , the method comprising: a) contacting the source biochar with the ozone-containing gas stream;', 'b) enabling biochar-surface oxygenation;', 'c) destroying a potential biochar toxin;', 'd) producing a surface-oxygenated biochar composition having enhanced cation exchange capacity;', 'e) producing a special surface-oxygenated biochar composition for phosphorus solubilization from insoluble ...

Method for producing a soil conditioning composition from a lignocellulosic conversion process

The present invention relates to a method for producing a composition for use in land application. The method comprises: (a) obtaining a fermentation product by a production process comprising the steps of: (i) treating lignocellulosic feedstock to produce sugar; (ii) fermenting the sugar to produce a fermented mixture comprising the fermentation product; and (iii) recovering the fermentation product from the fermented mixture in one or more stages to produce a concentrated fermentation product and still bottoms; and (b) recovering the still bottoms, the still bottoms comprising organic and inorganic components; and (c) providing the still bottoms for use in a land application. Also provided is a soil conditioning composition for use in land application. The soil conditioning composition contains still bottoms and optionally other components.

Application of aqueous sulfonated aromatic polymer for enhanced water retention

A method including providing an aqueous mixture containing a sulfonated aromatic polymer component and applying the aqueous mixture to an aggregation of particulates sufficient to increase the water holding capacity of the aggregation of particulates.

PREPARATION METHOD FOR PLANT GROWTH AGENT FOR ECOLOGICAL WATER RETENTION, FERTILIZER SAVING AND PRODUCTION INCREASE PROMOTION

A preparation method for a plant growth agent for ecological water retention, fertilizer saving and production increase promotion is disclosed. The contents of various components in the growth agent by mass ratio are: straw 40-72 wt %, polyacrylate 5-12 wt %, diatomaceous earth 6-15 wt %, waste paper 1-5 wt %, zeolite 8-30 wt %, water 10-30 wt %, and additive 0.054-0.135 wt %. The growth agent is prepared by a microwave method. When applied into the soil, the growth agent can quickly absorb and keep rainwater or irrigation water without leakage, thereby ensuring sufficient water in rhizosphere and slow release for use by plants. At the same time, the growth agent has the functions of adsorbing fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and retaining the fertilizers in the growth agent for use by plants, thus the loss of nutrients is greatly reduced, and the fertilizer effect is prolonged. 1. A preparation method for a plant growth agent with the functions of ecological water retention , fertilizer saving and production increase promotion , comprising the following steps:step 1, preparing various components of raw materials by mass ratio:straw 40-72 wt %, polyacrylate 5-12 wt %, diatomite 6-15 wt %, waste paper 1-5 wt %; zeolite 8-30 wt %, water 10-30 wt %, and additive 0.054-0.135 wt %; the additive is a mixture of N—N methylene bisacrylamide, ammonium persulfate, zinc sulfate and sodium dodecylsulphate prepared by a mass ratio of 3:1:10:0.02;step 2, crushing the straw to a particle size of 50-120 meshes, and crushing the waste paper to a particle size of 50-100 meshes;step 3, mixing the raw materials and preparing by a microwave method with a microwave heating power of 1000-1800 W and a reaction time of 2-10 minutes.2. The preparation method for the plant growth agent according to claim 1 , wherein the added amount of the additive is 0.90% times the mass of the added diatomite.3. The preparation method for the plant growth agent according to claim 1 , ...

Novel Modified Acid Compositions as Alternatives to Conventional Acids in the Oil and Gas Industry

An aqueous modified acid composition for industrial activities, said composition comprising: an alkanolamine and strong acid in a molar ratio of not less than 1:15, preferably not less than 1:10; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids. 1. A method of use of a modified acid composition comprising a mineral acid and an alkanolamine in a molar ratio ranging from 3:1 to not more than 15:1 and having a pH of less than 1 in the construction industry said use being selected from the group consisting of: etching concrete and cleaning concrete from equipment and buildings.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral acid is selected from the group consisting of: HCl claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , sulfonic acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral acid is hydrochloric acid.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 10:1.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 7.0:1.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 4.1:1.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is selected from the group consisting of: monoethanolamine; diethanolamine; triethanolamine and combinations thereof.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is monoethanolamine.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is diethanolamine.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein modified acid compositions further comprises a corrosion inhibitor comprising a α claim 1 ,β-unsaturated aldehyde with no methyl group at the alpha position.11. A method of use of a modified acid composition ...

Stable Humus-Water Storage Hybrid

The present invention relates to a stable humus-water storage hybrid comprising an organic fertilizer consisting of lignite treated in an oxidizing and ammoniating manner and at least one water-storing component selected from materials of mineral or organic origin, the proportion of the organic fertilizer amounting to 0.5-99.9 vol. %, preferably 1.0-90.0 vol. %, and the proportion of the at least one water-storing component amounting to 0.1-99.5 vol. %, preferably 10.0-99.0 vol. %. The invention also relates to a method for producing the stable humus-water storage hybrid and to the use thereof as a plant substrate, an additive for planting soil and an additive for soil. 1. A stable humus-water storage hybrid product comprising an organic fertilizer consisting of lignite subjected to an oxidizing and ammoniating treatment and at least one water-storing component selected from materials of a mineral or organic origin , the proportion of the organic fertilizer is 0.5-99.9 vol. % , and the proportion of the at least one water-storing component is 0.1-99.5 vol. % , each based on the total volume of the stable humus-water storage hybrid product , whereinthe organic fertilizer has a C/N ratio of 7 to 15 and wherein20-45% of the total nitrogen are present as ammonium nitrogen,55-80% of the total nitrogen are organically bound,up to 20% of the total nitrogen are organically bound as amide andup to 60% of the total nitrogen are organically bound as not being hydrolysable as amide, whereinthe materials of mineral origin are selected from clay minerals, clay minerals-containing substances, perlites, sheet silicates, clay, bentonite, hectorite, montmorillonite, vermiculite, zeolites, sepiolite, attapulgite, calcined clay, expanded clay, expanded shale, volcanic ash, pumice, silica gel, and smectites andthe materials of organic origin are selected from composts, rotten manures, coal-like products, lignocellulose material, wood fibers, wood wool, coconut fibers, hemp fibers, and ...

Enhanced plant growth system

A composition for enhancing plant growth and a method of applying the composition onto hydrophobic surfaces and retaining the composition on these surfaces is disclosed. The composition comprises a mixture of superabsorbent monomer and linear polymer that maybe partially cross-linked, a binder and nutrients that may be applied onto surfaces of materials that are part of the plants or plant growth environment such as seeds, soil, mulch, plant roots and herbicides. An aqueous solution of the composition may be applied to the material surfaces through the irrigation system. The polymer undergoes in-situ polymerization and crosslinking due to the effect of the heat from the sun and UV radiation. Once dried, a substantially solid film forms on the surfaces that contains the superabsorbent and the nutrients that are available for the plants to enhance their growth.

Method of preparing activated mineral solution

Provided is a method of preparing an activated mineral solution, which includes steps of pulverizing granite and/or vermiculite into a powder by grinding, subjecting the powder to an electrolysis treatment, dissolving the powder in an aqueous ammonia solution and an acidic solution to prepare a mixed solution, emitting ultrasonic waves on the mixed solution, introducing microorganisms onto the mixed solution, and neutralizing the mixed solution, in which the mineral is selected from the group consisting of Fe, Mg, Al, Ti, K, Ca, Mn, Nb, P, Na, Zn, V, Cr, Ni, Si, B, Cu, Li, Ga, Co, Sr, In, Rb, Sb, Ta, Y, and combinations thereof.

Hydroseeding substrate and methods of use

A hydroseeding substrate and a hydroseeding slurry for seeding of grass and other vegetation are disclosed. The hydroseeding substrate includes mulch, a cover composition including bentonite clay and cellulosic water dispersible polymer and/or starch, and surface-treated HPMC. Other desired optional ingredients may also be included. Methods of forming a hydroseeding slurry and methods of using the slurry for seeding are also disclosed.

Compositions and methods for enhancing plant growth

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to compositions and methods for enhancing or accelerating plant growth and/or plant productivity. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods disclosed herein concern enhancing growth of terrestrial crops using compositions containing liquid media or growth substrate conditioned by a submersible plant. Other embodiments relate to formulations combining PGPB and various agents that activate and/or promote adhesion of the PGPB to subject plants to improve growth. Still other embodiments relate to improved methods for applying the compositions and formulations disclosed herein to various terrestrial plants.

Cultivating material composition

Provided is a cultivating material composition including a cultivating substrate and a bio-cellulose film, wherein the bio-cellulose film is in contact with the cultivating substrate, such that highly increased yield and quality of crops, a shorter harvest period, less water and nutrient sources, and low cost can be achieved.

METHOD FOR REDUCING WATER STRESS IN PLANTS

The present invention provides a method for reducing plant water stress which comprises contacting plants with dry milled fibre, particularly wheat fibre and pea fibre. Said contacting is carried out in a manner selected from the group consisting of coating seeds with a mixture comprising dry milled fibre, pelletizing seeds with a mixture comprising dry milled fibre, applying a mixture comprising dry milled fibre in the form of granules, and applying a mixture comprising dry milled fibre in the form of tablets. Prior to said contacting, dry milled fibre is admixed with soil for plants, and the resulting mixture may optional comprise further additives such as fillers, binders, inert powders, colouring agents, fertilizers, fungicides, growth hormones, or microorganisms for inoculation. 1. A method for reducing plant water stress which comprises contacting plants with dry milled pea fibre.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of dry milled fibre to plants is of 0.5 g dry milled fibre per plant to 5.0 g of dry milled fibre per plant.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said contacting is carried out after previously mixing said dry milled fibre with soil for plants according to a ratio of dry milled fibre to soil of 5 g:1 kg to 50 g:1 kg.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the ratio of dry milled fibre to soil is of 10 g:1 kg to 30 g:1 kg.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said contacting is carried out in a manner selected from the group consisting of:coating of seeds with a mixture comprising dry milled fibre;pelletization of seeds with a mixture comprising dry milled fibre;applying a mixture comprising dry milled fibre in the form of granules; andapplying a mixture comprising dry milled fibre in the form of tablets.6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said mixture comprising dry milled fibre further comprises at least one additive selected from the group consisting of fillers claim 3 , binders claim 3 , inert ...

Novel Modified Acid Compositions as Alternatives to Conventional Acids in the Oil and Gas Industry

An aqueous modified acid composition for industrial activities, said composition comprising: an alkanolamine and strong acid in a molar ratio of not less than 1:15, preferably not less than 1:10; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids. 1. A method of use of a modified acid composition comprising a mineral acid and an alkanolamine in a molar ratio ranging from 3:1 to not more than 15:1 and having a pH of less than 1 in the water treatment industry said use being selected from the group consisting of: adjusting pH and neutralizing alkaline effluent.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral acid is selected from the group consisting of: HCl claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , sulfonic acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral acid is hydrochloric acid.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 10:1.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 7.0:1.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrochloric acid and alkanolamine are present in a molar ratio of not more than 4.1:1.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is selected from the group consisting of: monoethanolamine; diethanolamine; triethanolamine and combinations thereof.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is monoethanolamine.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkanolamine is diethanolamine.10. A method of use of a modified acid composition comprising a mineral acid and an alkanolamine in a molar ratio ranging from 3:1 to not more than 15:1 and having a pH of less than 1 in the fertilizer/landscaping industry to adjust the pH level of a soil.11. The method ...

Highly efficient organic fertilizer and components thereof

The present invention relates to a fertilizer comprising at least one microbe selected from the group consisting of Trichoderma viride (NRRL B-50520), Scopulariopsis brevicaulis (NRRL B-50521), Scopulariopsis brevicaulis (NRRL B-50522), and combinations thereof, and a substrate which is acted upon by the at least one microbe to release nitrogen. The invention also relates to a fertilizer comprising at least one microbe selected from a keratin degrading microorganism and a keratin substrate which is acted upon by the at least one microbe to release nitrogen. The invention further relates to a method for enhancing growth of plants with the fertilizer, and methods of making a fertilizer. The invention further relates to an isolated Trichoderma viride strain (NRRL B-50520) and two isolated Scopulariopsis brevicaulis strains (NRRL B-50521, NRRL B-50522).

Method for Drying Spent Filter Media

Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a dry media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like.

Plant enhancing composition

A composition including a liquid microbial mixture and a gemstone elixir. The composition is applied to soil of a plant to increase the health of the plant.

Integrated processes for producing fuels and biofertilizers from biomass and products produced

An IBTL system having a low GHG footprint for converting biomass to liquid fuels in which a biomass feed is converted to liquids by direct liquefaction and the liquids are upgraded to produce premium fuels. Biomass residues from the direct liquefaction, and optionally additional biomass is pyrolyzed to produce structured biochar, hydrogen for the liquefaction and upgrading, and CO 2 for conversion to algae, including blue green algae (cyanobacteria) in a photobioreactor (PBR). Produced algae and diazotrophic microorganisms are used to produce a biofertilizer that also contains structured biochar. The structured biochar acts as a nucleation agent for the algae in the PBR, as a absorption agent to absorb inorganics from the biomass feed to direct liquefaction or from the liquids produced thereby, and as a water retention agent in the biofertilizer. The ratio of cyanobacteria to diazotrophic microorganisms in the biofertilizer can be selected to optimize the so as to achieve desired total chemically active carbon and nitrogen contents in the soil for a given crop.

JOINT CONTROL METHOD FOR NITROGEN AND PHOSPHOROUS EMISSIONS IN FARMLANDS

The present disclosure provides a joint control method for nitrogen and phosphorus emissions in farmlands, comprising: reducing nitrogen and phosphorus input during crop sowing or planting by applying composite organic material and chemical fertilizer, wherein the composite organic material comprises: 200-250 parts of edible fungi residues, 300-350 parts of charcoal and 5-10 parts of rhamnolipid; constructing a nitrogen-phosphorus retaintion layer by utilizing composite microbial agent in combination with 150 parts of edible fungi residues and 20 parts of straw-based hydrogel; constructing a barrier layer by utilizing composite material, and controlling downward leaching of nitrogen and phosphorus that are not absorbed by crops, wherein the composite material of the barrier layer comprises: 25-35 parts of straw-based hydrogel, 20-30 parts of edible fungi residues, 35-55 parts of bentonite and 5-10 parts of corn flour. 1. A composite organic material for joint control of nitrogen and phosphorus emissions in farmlands , comprising the following components in parts by weight: 200-250 parts of edible fungi residues , 300-350 parts of charcoal and 5-10 parts of rhamnolipid.2. The composite organic material according to claim 1 , wherein the composite organic material is prepared by a method comprising: mixing composite organic materials; adjusting initial moisture content to 60-70%; carrying out ventilated aerobic fermentation; turning piles once every 4-5 days during fermentation; and ensuring moisture content of the fermented material to be 30-40%.3. The composite organic material according to claim 2 , wherein the fermentation is carried out at a temperature of 40-60° C.; and the fermentation is carried for 20-30 days.4. A joint control method for nitrogen and phosphorus emissions in farmlands claim 2 , comprising:a. laying a composite barrier material on the lower layer of crop roots, wherein the composite barrier material comprising the following components in parts ...

Plant growth vehicle from co-products of a lignocellulosic biomass process

Lignocellulosic filter cake and lignocellulosic syrup, together with at least one plant growth material, provide a growth vehicle composition used to stabilize and anchor plant material and to provide various types of nutrients and other additives that benefit plant growth. The lignocellulosic filter cake and lignocellulosic syrup are two of the co-products of a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process.

Processes for producing fuels and biofertilizers from biomass and products produced

An IBTL system having a low GHG footprint for converting biomass to liquid fuels in which a biomass feed is converted to liquids by direct liquefaction and the liquids are upgraded to produce premium fuels. Biomass residues from the direct liquefaction, and optionally additional biomass is pyrolyzed using microwave pyrolysis to produce structured biochar, hydrogen for the liquefaction and upgrading, and CO 2 for conversion to algae, including blue green algae (cyanobacteria) in a photobioreactor (PBR). Produced algae and diazotrophic microorganisms are used to produce a biofertilizer that also contains structured biochar. The structured biochar acts as a nucleation agent for the algae in the PBR, as a absorption agent to absorb inorganics from the biomass feed to direct liquefaction or from the liquids produced thereby, and as a water retention agent in the biofertilizer. The ratio of cyanobacteria to diazotrophic microorganisms in the biofertilizer can be selected so as to achieve desired total chemically active carbon and nitrogen contents in the soil for a given crop.

PRODUCTION OF NUTRIGEL MATERIALS FROM SOYA WASTE

Disclosed herein are superabsorbent hydrogels formed using okara particles and polymeric chains. The hydrogel contains crosslinks, which are provided by crosslinking groups between the polymeric chains or by a plurality of polymer chains being bonded to each okara particle (with each of these chains being bonded to at least one further okara particle too). The resulting superabsorbent hydrogels are useful in aiding plant growth, nutrition and hydration, and may be mixed with soil to form a composite material for such purposes. 1. A superabsorbent hydrogel comprising a crosslinked polymeric network comprising polymeric chains grafted onto particles of okara , wherein the crosslinks are formed through:the polymeric chains; and/oreach okara particle being bonded to one or more polymeric chains.2. The hydrogel according to claim 1 , wherein the okara particles are one or more of unfractionated okara particles claim 1 , water-insoluble okara particles claim 1 , and water-soluble okara particles.3. The hydrogel according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrogel further comprises a plant nutrient material.4. The hydrogel according to claim 3 , wherein the plant nutrient material is urea.5. The hydrogel according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric chains are formed from poly(acrylic acid) claim 1 , poly(acrylamide) or copolymers thereof.6. The hydrogel according to claim 5 , wherein the crosslinks formed through the polymeric chains are derived from a bisacrylamide crosslinking agent.7. The hydrogel according to claim 5 , wherein the crosslinking agent is present in the hydrogel in an amount of from 0.010 to 2 dry wt % of the hydrogel.8. The hydrogel according to claim 5 , wherein the okara particles form from 15 to 50 dry wt % and the polymeric chain forms from 50 to 85 dry wt % of the hydrogel.9. The hydrogel according to claim 5 , wherein the polymeric chains are a copolymer of acrylic acid and acrylamide.10. The hydrogel according to claim 9 , wherein the weight to weight ...

Soil amendment and fertilizer composition

Disclosed herein are soil amendments, generally in the form of coated perlite compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same. The disclosed compositions, methods, and systems provide for various beneficial enhancements to plants growth and soil health, and may decrease costs, for example by avoiding the need for multiple treatments. The presently disclosed compositions, methods, and systems also aid in prolonging release of plant nutrition into the soil (including silica), enhancing aeration, water retention, and drainage, resisting soil compaction, providing for pest and insect control, etc. In many embodiments, the disclosed coated perlite composition is a sterile composition, that is lightweight, and has a low dust content, which may provide for efficient and low-cost handling and transport of products comprising same. The disclosed coated perlite compositions comprise perlite particles having a coating of a mixture of diatomaceous earth phosphorous and may also include one or more of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the coating.

Method of processing organic waste

Wheat bran culture mix is used to inoculate organic waste and produce an inoculated waste material, where the wheat bran culture mix includes soil derived microbes. The inoculated waste material is shredded to produce shredded inoculated waste material which is fermented the shredded inoculated waste material for at least 7 days. Contents from the fermenter are then transferred into a dewatering device to produce dewatered contents which are then separated into soluble and suspended products.

Coal-derived mineral matter as a soil amendment

Coal-derived mineral matter particles are an effective soil amendment. Coal-derived mineral matter particles added to soil increase the silt and clay fractions of the soil and improve the soil texture. The fine coal-derived mineral matter particles also increase mineral and essential nutrient availability for plant growth. Improved soil texture also increases water holding capacity and cation-exchange capacity (CEC) of the soil. The mineral matter particles typically have a size less than 50 μm and an average size of 10 μm or less. In some non-limiting embodiments, the mineral matter particles mixed with the soil are present in the mixture in an amount ranging from 5 to 30 wt. %. The coal-derived mineral matter particles contain a plurality of essential nutrients necessary for healthy plant growth selected from B, Ca, Cl, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, N, P, K, S, and Zn.

Iron (III) Oxide Containing Soil-Binding Composition

The invention relates to compositions for retaining soil moisture and improving plant growth in dry soils, which, together with one or more moisture retaining materials and wetting agents, comprises iron(III)oxides and optionally potassium metabisulfite [borken (HU), E224] as potentiating agent. The iron(III)oxides preferably are microparticulate. The composition suitably comprises iron(III)oxides and potassium metabisulfite as potentiating agent. Other aspects of the invention relate to binding the moisture content of soils, as well as compositions for use in enhancing the efficacy of soil retaining compositions.

Water absorbent composition

A composition comprising at least one superabsorbent polymer and at least one water soluble phosphate and optionally a plant advantageous additive.

METHOD FOR AMMONIUM-ENHANCED FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION BY USING RED MUD SLURRY

The present invention discloses a method for ammonium-enhanced flue gas desulfurization (FGD) by using red mud slurry. The method specifically includes: crushing red mud, sieving the crushed red mud, slurrying the red mud, conducting aeration treatment, adding an ammonium salt and/or ammonia, and conducting natural sedimentation to obtain pretreated red mud slurry and pretreated red mud liquor; adding an ammonium salt and/or ammonia to the slurry, adding water and conducting uniform mixing, conducting pre-FGD, conducting deep desulfurization on treated flue gas by using the pretreated red mud liquor, and directly discharging desulfurized flue gas; and charging the pretreated red mud slurry and the pretreated red mud liquor obtained after the treatment to a replacement tank below, adding lime milk to the replacement tank, conducting stirring and natural sedimentation, conducting soilization on subnatant thick red mud slurry, and refluxing the supernatant to a red mud aeration tank. 1. A method for ammonium-enhanced flue gas desulfurization (FGD) by using red mud slurry , comprising the following steps:(1) crushing red mud, sieving the crushed red mud through a sieve with 50-200 meshes, slurrying the red mud by using slurry liquid according to a liquid-solid ratio of (25-30):1; and introducing sulfur dioxide and oxygen gas for aeration of red mud slurry in a red mud aeration tank, adding an ammonium salt and/or ammonia to the red mud aeration tank, conducting natural sedimentation to obtain pretreated red mud slurry and pretreated red mud liquor, and using the pretreated red mud slurry and the pretreated red mud liquor as pre-desulfurization slurry and deep desulfurization liquor of sulfur-containing flue gas;(2) adding an ammonium salt and/or ammonia to the pretreated red mud slurry, adding water and conducting uniform mixing, allowing the sulfur-containing flue gas to be in countercurrent contact with the mixture in a desulfurization tower for pre-desulfurization, ...

CONTAINER SUBSTRATE COMPRESSION PROCESS AND PRODUCT

A compressed horticultural slab includes a substrate including a plurality of fibers compressed in a volume ratio of initial to compressed fiber of 1:4 to 1:20, the plurality of fibers having a shape of the slab, a first set of dimensions when the substrate has a moisture content of up to about 20 to 25 wt. % and a second set of dimensions when the moisture content increases above about 20 to 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the substrate, the second set of dimensions having greater values than the first set of dimensions. 1. A compressed horticultural slab comprising:a substrate including a plurality of fibers compressed in a volume ratio of initial to compressed fiber of 1:4 to 1:20, the plurality of fibers having a shape of the slab, a first set of dimensions when the substrate has a moisture content of up to about 20 to 25 wt. % and a second set of dimensions when the moisture content increases above about 20 to 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the substrate, the second set of dimensions having greater values than the first set of dimensions.2. The slab of claim 1 , wherein the substrate includes wood fiber.3. The slab of claim 1 , further comprising fertilizer(s) claim 1 , macronutrient(s) claim 1 , micronutrient(s) claim 1 , mineral(s) claim 1 , binder(s) claim 1 , natural gum(s) claim 1 , surfactant(s) claim 1 , compost claim 1 , paper claim 1 , sawdust claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The slab of claim 1 , wherein the slab is sterile.5. The slab of claim 1 , wherein the slab has higher volume of capillary pores than non-capillary pores.6. The slab of claim 1 , wherein the slab's surface is substantially free of bulging when the slab has the first set of dimensions or the second set of dimensions.7. The slab of claim 1 , wherein the slab is flexible and breakage-resistant.8. The slab of claim 1 , wherein the second set of dimensions is about 1.25 to 5% greater than the first set of dimensions.9. A compressed horticultural slab comprising: {' ...

Special film-coated controlled release fertilizer for peanut in high yield field and preparation process thereof

The invention relates to the field of controlled release fertilizer technology, and in particular to a special film-coated controlled release fertilizer for peanut in a high yield field, which comprises an outer layer, an intermediate layer and an inner layer, integrates the ingredients for disease and pest control, chemical control, growth promotion and premature senescence prevention, controls the release period, improves the fertilization efficiency without the need of top application throughout the growth period, saves labor cost, and has positive effects on improving peanut yield and quality.

Method for safe production of rice soil mildly and moderately polluted by heavy metals

The present invention discloses a method for safe production of rice on soil mildly and moderately polluted by heavy metals. The method includes applying a passivator before transplanting rice seedlings to reduce activity of heavy metals in soil, and then spraying a foliar barrier from the peak tillering stage to the booting stage of rice and at the filling stage of rice; the passivator includes bentonite, gypsum powder, lime, a biochar, an iron-based biochar, a slow-release iron-based biochar, an iron-sulfur-silicon composite biochar, a heavy metal cadmium passivator and a cadmium-arsenic synchronous passivator for activating sulfur reducing bacteria in paddy soil; and the foliar barrier includes an acid silica sol, a selenium-silicon composite sol, a cerium composite silica sol, a ferrous modified selenium sol. The method can also include applying a nitrate nitrogen fertilizer at the seedling stage of rice, and/or applying a phosphorus potassium fertilizer at the tillering stage of rice.

Methods and Systems for Enhanced Plant Growth and Antioxidation

Embodiments of the present invention may provide a soil amendment which can increase the soil permeability, increase a plant's ability to repel pests and even its antioxidant capabilities such as to provide anti-browning of its fruit, larger crop yields, larger fruit and vegetables, or the like.

Nitrification inhibitor compositions and methods for preparing the same

The present disclosure relates to enhanced nitrification inhibitor dry fertilizer compositions, methods for making the same, and their use in agricultural applications.

Reduction of nitrate content in plants

A method for reducing nitrate content in leafy vegetable plants, in particular, in salad crops, is provided. In the method, at least one organic osmolyte compound is delivered, in a predetermined amount, to the plant, preferably, a hydroponically cultivated plant. The method advantageously utilizes betaine compounds. Related preparation and uses are further provided.

EFFECTIVENESS OF WATER SOLUBLE PAM

A compound and method that improves the effectiveness of water soluble polyacrylamide placed on the soil that comprises WSPAM and humic compounds. 1. A method for improving the effectiveness of water soluble acrylamide placed on the soil comprising:providing water soluble PAM and humic compounds in a carrier;providing said carrier to soil;increasing number of potential binding sites for WSPAM to attach to both soil particles and to plant nutrient in said soil.2. The method of wherein said WSPAM's ability to stabilize soil particles and reduce loss of plant nutrients through leaching claim 1 , runoff claim 1 , and erosion is improved.3. The method of wherein said humic compound comprises humic acids claim 1 , fulvic acids and humins.4. The method of wherein said humic compounds assist with soil structure claim 1 , improving both water infiltration and soil water holding capacity.5. The method of wherein said humic compounds benefit soil structure by producing stable soil aggregates.6. The method of wherein said humic compounds affect certain plant nutrients claim 1 , including trace elements.7. The method of wherein said humic compounds chelate said trace elements claim 6 , making them more available to plants as well as binding them to soil particles claim 6 , reducing their likelihood to be lost through erosion claim 6 , leaching or runoff.8. The method of wherein said humic compounds comprise leonardite claim 1 , which is formed by oxidation of lignite.9. The method of wherein said humic compounds are from plants.10. The method of wherein said humic compound comprise tannin claim 1 , a type of humic acid claim 1 , a phenolic compound produced by certain plants.11. The method of wherein said PAM and humic compounds are included in a pelletized fertilizer product claim 1 , into products containing seed plus fertilizer and mulch or into products containing seed plus fertilizer and soil improvers.12. The method of wherein said PAM and humic compounds are incorporated ...

Method to Formulate Humic Substances

A method of formulating novel humic material is disclosed comprising mixing one or more portions of Dimethylphenylpiperazinium (DMPP) with one or more portions of N—(N-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) with one or more portions of Isobutylidene-diurea (IBDU) with one or more portions of Polyaspartic Acid with one or more portions of Chitosan and a portion of Mycorrhizae and to form a portion of biostimulant material; obtaining a portion of seaweed harvest and crushing and drying said portion of seaweed to form a portion of seaweed powder; Obtaining a portion of leonardite and crushing said portion of leonardite to form a portion of humic raw material; mixing one or more portion of animal manure with one or more portion of stover with one or more portion of organic waste to form a portion of compositing mix and composting said compositing mix to form a portion of composted product; obtaining a portion of plant waste and subjecting said portion of plant waste through an anaerobic combustion to form a portion of bio char; mixing said portion of bio char with said portion of composted product with said portion of humic product to form a portion of humic processed material; adding a portion of artificial taggant to said humic processed material to form tagged humic product; mixing said tagged humic product with said portion of biostimulant material to form a portion of biostimulant humic product; adding a taggant to said portion of biostimulant humic product to form a portion of tagged biostimulant humic product; mixing one or more portion of phosphorus with a portion of potassium and a portion of nitrogen and a portion of trace minerals to form portion of raw fertilizer; mixing said portion of raw fertilizer with said portion of tagged biostimulant humic product to form a portion of tagged fertilized biostimulant humic product. 1. A method of formulating novel humic material comprising:a. mixing one or more portions of Dimethylphenylpiperazinium (DMPP) with one or ...

Method for preparing organic complex microelement fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation and microelement fertilizer prepared

A method for preparing an organic complex microelement fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation includes compounding chitosan oligosaccharide or/and earthworm dung or/and silkworm sand, water or/and hydrogen peroxide, an organic complex trace element solution, polyethylene glycol octyl phenyl ether, and polysorbate under certain conditions. The present invention can significantly improve physical and chemical properties of engineering wounds, enhance effectiveness of trace elements in soil, and prevent plant physiological diseases due to lack of trace elements, and promote plant growth and development.

Application of aqueous sulfonated aromatic polymer for enhanced water retention

A method including providing an aqueous mixture containing a sulfonated aromatic polymer component and applying the aqueous mixture to an aggregation of particulates sufficient to increase the water holding capacity of the aggregation of particulates.

Water-absorbent cross-linked polymers in foam form

The invention concerns water-absorbent cross-linked polymers in foam form which are obtained by: (I) foaming a polymerizable aqueous mixture which comprises: (a) monoethylenically unsaturated monomers which contain acid groups and are neutralized to at least 50 mol %; (b) optionally other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers; (c) cross-linking agents; (d) initiators; (e) between 0.1 and 20 wt % of at least one surfactant; (f) optionally at least one solubilizer; and (g) optionally thickening agents, foam stabilizers, polymerization regulators, fillers and/or cell nucleating agents; foaming occurring by dispersing fine bubbles of a gas which is inert with respect to radicals; and (II) polymerizing the foamed mixture, forming a foam-form hydrogel and optionally adjusting the water content of the foam-form polymer to between 1 and 60 wt %. The invention further concerns a process for preparing these polymers and their use in sanitary articles which are used to absorb body fluids, and in bandaging material for covering wounds.

施用水性磺化芳香族聚合物以增强保水性

一种包括提供含有磺化芳香族聚合物组分的水性混合物并且将所述水性混合物施用到颗粒聚集体上的方法，所述方法足以提高所述颗粒聚集体的持水能力。

Application of aqueous sulfonated aromatic polymer for enhanced water retention

Application of Aqueous Sulfonated Aromatic Polymers to Enhance Moisture Retention

Application of aqueous sulfonated aromatic polymer for enhanced water retention

A method including providing an aqueous mixture containing a sulfonated aromatic polymer component and applying the aqueous mixture to an aggregation of particulates sufficient to increase the water holding capacity of the aggregation of particulates.

Sequential treatment with aqueous sulfonated aromatic polymer and aqueous polyethylene oxide for enhanced water retention

CEREAL BASED ADJUVANT FOR AGROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE

The present invention is an adjuvant for use as an isolate suspension that is used to enhance various agrochemicals such as fertilizers, plant growth formulae, fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. The adjuvant is derived from a cereal or legume and enhances active ingredients in the agrochemical by creating more absorption surface area per droplet, and increases optimum chemical penetration into the leaf stoma due to the complex protein relationship upon deposition. 1. A method for improving a performance of an agrochemical comprising combining the agrochemical with an adjuvant having a cereal or legume base selected from a group comprising corn , wheat , oat , canola , and soybean , the adjuvant comprising solids obtained from a process of grinding the cereal base and extracting oils therefrom , drying and milling said solids into an isolate having a particle size between about 20 and 200 microns , introducing the isolate into the adjuvant in a solution of up to twenty-five percent (25%) by weight of isolate , five to twenty-five percent (5%-25%) nonionic or anionic surfactant , and water.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the adjuvant solution to isolate is controlled by a particle size of the solids.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes soil micronutrients.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes a wetting agent.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution excludes a wetting agent.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes a humectant.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes silica.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes clay.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes oat protein.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes a dispersant.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant solution includes a surfactant.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjuvant ...

Dust suppression method

含有腐殖酸‑金属‑磷酸盐复合物的缓释磷肥及其制备方法

本发明一种含有腐殖酸‑金属‑磷酸盐复合物的缓释磷肥及其制备方法，涉及肥料生产技术。本发明的制备方法包括以下步骤：步骤一、将腐殖酸肥与磷肥按质量配比(60‑90)：(5‑25)混合均匀，再按腐殖酸和磷肥总质量的2‑5％添加金属溶液；步骤二、将所述步骤一中配制好的腐殖酸肥、磷肥和金属溶液充分混合均匀，并定期补水。本发明将腐殖酸与磷肥混合施用时添加适量金属溶液，所制得的腐殖酸缓释磷肥在改善土壤理化性质、增加肥效的同时，也达到了磷素缓释、提高磷肥利用率和生物有效性的目的。

一种石灰性土壤的磷素活化剂及其制备方法与应用

本发明涉及一种石灰性土壤的磷素活化剂及其制备方法与应用，所述磷素活化剂包括作物秸秆、粉煤灰、膨润土、腐植酸、海藻提取物、有机酸、氨基酸和植酸酶等活性成分。本发明的土壤磷素活化剂通过物理、化学作用能够有效减少石灰性土壤对磷的固定，活化土壤中固定的磷素，促进土壤无效态磷转化为有效态磷，广泛适用于不同地区的石灰性土壤。在施入土壤后发挥活化土壤磷素养分作用的同时，还能够促进作物对土壤磷养分的吸收，与肥料同时施用能够起到增强肥料的肥效，提高作物产量和品质的作用。

一种用于中低产田产能提升的微生物肥料及制备方法

本发明提供一种用于中低产田产能提升的微生物肥料及制备方法，由钙镁磷肥颗粒与菌渣有机肥和微生物菌剂混合后制得，所述钙镁磷肥由磷矿选矿后的高钙镁硅磷矿石活化制得，所述钙镁磷肥颗粒表面包覆一层由丙烯酰胺单体、[2‑(甲基丙烯酰基氧基)乙基]二甲基‑(3‑磺酸丙基)氢氧化铵单体和2‑丙烯酰胺‑2‑甲基丙磺酸单体聚合交联得到的水凝胶层，所述微生物菌剂包括蜡状芽孢杆菌和EM菌剂，本发明利用水凝胶的高持水性能，在钙镁磷肥设置一层水凝胶层，使得在钙镁磷肥外覆盖一层酸性水膜，促进磷素释放，提升中低产田产能并实现长效的土壤修复。

一种利用枯草芽孢杆菌改良盐碱土和保肥的方法

本发明提供一种利用枯草芽孢杆菌改良盐碱土和保肥的方法，该方法为利用枯草芽孢杆菌的发酵菌液中提取的发酵产物在盐碱土高盐度环境中改良盐碱土的理化性质并显著提高农作物对磷肥的利用效率，首先进行菌种发酵培养及发酵产物提取，然后通过枯草芽孢杆菌的发酵产物对盐碱地理化性质的调节及保肥。本发明方法具有工艺简单、环保无害、效果明显的优点；充分利用微生物改良盐碱土，增加土壤中有效磷的含量，提高农作物对土壤中磷的利用效率。

一种小麦生态专用肥

本发明涉及一种小麦生态专用肥，属于保护资源环境的生态肥及其生产领域，其技术方案是以动物新鲜骨头、动物皮毛、动物粪便、植物油麸饼、茶籽饼和小麦水等为主要原料制成，专用于小麦的根肥或追肥，是完全生态的肥料；是其它普通有机肥和复合肥不能相比的，能够使小麦提高产量20%以上，使小麦品质提高30‑40%，还可增加土壤中有机质的含量和增加土壤中植物容易吸收的有益微生物，可以规避植物病虫害，改善目前由于施用化肥造成的土壤板结，水土流失的现象。

Water-absorbing foam-like crosslinked polymer

一种高利用率和提高对金属离子吸附能力的复混肥料

本发明公开了一种高利用率和提高对金属离子吸附能力的复混肥料，由以下按照重量份数的原料组成：人畜禽粪便40～65份，尿素50‑95份，增效剂8～15份，硝化抑制剂1～5份，过磷酸钙3～11份，甲醛7‑14份，氯化铵4～11份，氯化钾5～10份，聚乙二醇3～7份，吸附剂0.2‑1.5份和凹凸棒土2～9份。本发明环保肥料富含农作物生长所需的各类营养物质，具有促进作物根系对肥料的吸收利用和防治土壤板结之功能，有效的条化肥利用率，并减轻了养分损失污染的问题，从根本上提高了农作物产量。

一种提高油茶树防虫能力的种植方法

本发明涉及油茶树种植技术领域，特别涉及一种提高油茶树防虫能力的种植方法，本发明的本发明在油茶树种植时间种黑豆，黑豆根部含有根瘤菌具有明显的固氮效果，能有效改善土壤环境，提高土壤肥力，同时，具有较强的抗病、防虫能力，能有效抑制杂草生长，做到替代除草抚育，进一步减少人工除草的成本；本申请还根据油茶树不同阶段的生长特点配置不同肥料，能有效提高油茶树和黑豆的生长；本申请根据为害油茶树的害虫不同，通过植物源有效提取活性成分复配了生物农药和驱虫水，起到了能有效驱虫的作用，从而达到油茶林高产、能有效驱虫、抗病，同时不会造成二次污染的目的。

桑蚕树的种植方法

本发明公开了一种桑蚕树的种植方法，包括：将桑园分为若干个正方形地块，每个正方形地块的四角处分别种植桑树苗，任意所述正方形地块的中心竖直设置有第一进液管，所述第一进液管的底端向正方形地块的四角处分别倾斜向下延伸一第二进液管，所述第二进液管靠近正方形地块直角的一端与第三进液管连通，所述第三进液管设置有第一喷液孔，所述第二进液管设置有第二喷液孔，所述第一进液管插入土壤的深度为0.5米，每个长方形地块上的第一进液管与储液槽连通，所述储液槽的高度高于长方形地块10‑20米。本发明有利于桑蚕树的健康生长，提高桑叶的产量，通过套种减少桑树的病害。

一种改良盐碱地土壤的调理肥及其制备方法与应用

本发明公开了一种改良盐碱地土壤的调理肥及其制备方法与应用，涉及盐碱地土壤调理及多功能肥料制备技术领域，所述调理肥包括硫酸铝、尿素、聚丙烯酰胺、木醋液、磷石膏、磷酸二铵、生物菌肥、硫酸钾、生物炭和菌糠，利用本申请提供的改良盐碱地土壤的调理肥，可以均衡调节土壤中的各种离子含量，增加了土体的保水性，土体透气性好，不板结，土壤硬度低，土体密度低；且起到土壤杀虫作用。使用本调理肥调理的盐碱地土壤，除具有上述有点为，碱度降低，营养元素充足且均衡，适宜栽种各种植物。

往颗粒肥料中添加有益农业、生物和/或除尘添加剂的系统和方法

用于在生产后调节颗粒肥料以减少在处理、运输和储存肥料的过程中产生粉尘和/或增加肥料的农业效益的方法和相关系统。该方法包括通过例如喷洒向多个肥料颗粒中引入一定量的水性调节剂。该水性调节剂可包括一种或多种有益于农业的和/或除尘添加剂，包括一种或多种酸化剂、一种或多种干燥剂、一种或多种除草剂和/或除虫剂、一种或多种螯合剂、一种或多种生物制剂以及它们的组合。

一种可杀虫抗硝化水溶性环保复合肥及其制备方法

本发明公开了一种可杀虫抗硝化水溶性环保复合肥及其制备方法，由池塘淤泥、海藻酸、纳米硅藻土、猫儿眼草、蔓生百部、磨盘草、桔子花、阿魏、补血草、宽羽线蕨、洋甘菊、三七、留兰香、黄花蒿、蚯蚓粪便、EM菌原液、EM营养液、尿素、腐殖酸硅肥、硫酸锌、镁肥、钙肥、氮肥、磷肥、脱硫石膏、黄腐酸钾按等精选、热浸提、发酵、混合等工艺精心制备而成，具有抑制尿素水解，减缓硝化作用、沃土培肥、提升土壤可持续生产力又可以对土壤进行杀虫灭菌的功能。

一种基于生物炭与化学肥料互作的土壤无机氮调控方法

本发明属于农业废弃资源循环利用和农业土壤肥力提升领域，具体涉及一种基于生物炭与化学肥料互作的土壤无机氮调控方法，a将小麦秸秆清洗干净，粉碎，在450‑550℃无氧条件下完成热裂解以制成生物炭；于菜地休耕期内，将制备好的生物炭按照400‑500g/m 2 的比例均匀施加到菜地土壤表面；施加生物炭后，当季减少化肥无机氮施用量，化肥无机氮施用量减少至标准用量的30%‑40%。本发明中操作方法简单，仅需每隔两年补充一次生物炭，有益于土壤中微生物群落的聚集和生长。为作物对土壤氮素利用效率的提高坚定基础，有效降低土壤化肥无机氮的施用量，提高氮肥有效性，具备较高经济优势。

一种防治农作物虫害的微生物肥料及制备方法

本发明公开了一种防治农作物虫害的微生物肥料及制备方法，肥料包括如下组分：微生物菌剂、农家肥、植物秸秆、尿素、草木灰、防虫添加剂、凹凸棒土、腐殖质。制备方法包括：先将防虫添加剂各组分进行粉碎处理，然后将防虫添加剂粉料和微生物抗药菌剂混合均匀，加水发酵，然后加入凹凸棒土，缓慢搅拌3~5h，得混合物a1；将农家肥、粉碎后的植物秸秆、草木灰、腐殖质加入发酵池中，加入水及微生物肥料菌剂，自然发酵10~15天，翻堆处理，加入混合物a1，继续发酵10~15天，即可。所述微生物肥料不仅能够代替传统化肥为农作物提供丰富的养料，还能起到一定的驱虫、防虫的作用，防止农作物被害虫侵袭，具有较好的使用价值。

一种有机调酸增效滴灌肥料及其制备方法

本发明为一种有机调酸增效滴灌肥料及其制备方法。一种有机调酸增效滴灌肥料，包括：有机酸5‑25重量份、肥料70‑90重量份和助剂1‑5重量份；所述有机酸包括：氨基酸、黄腐酸和柠檬酸；所述肥料包括：氮肥10‑60重量份、磷肥16‑50重量份、钾肥20‑50重量份和微量元素0.4‑4.5重量份；所述助剂包括：十二烷基硫酸钠、三聚磷酸钠和无水硫酸镁。本发明还公布了有机调酸增效滴灌肥料的制备方法。本发明所述的一种有机调酸增效滴灌肥料及其制备方法，将有机酸作为调酸剂、螯合剂、有机质，应用在滴灌盐碱土壤；并且全水溶有机酸与全水溶肥料的搭配，通过助剂配合，克服有机‑无机全水溶肥料的生产难点，实现有机‑无机全水溶肥料的商品化应用；还有该制备方法简单，耗能低，环保。

一种抗病的花生种植方法

本发明涉及种植技术领域，尤其是涉及一种抗病的花生种植方法，包括下述步骤，1)规划花生种植行并均匀撒落石灰粉；2)在种植行上开刨出横截面为V型的种植，还设有排水沟；3)将花生种子采用浸泡药液浸泡及采用拌种剂拌种；4)将花生分级筛选并播种；5)对花生施加基础肥料；6在花生的落针后喷洒一次抗病剂，所述抗病剂由噻苯隆、氢氧化铜、巨大芽孢杆菌、侧孢芽孢杆菌、水组成。本发明的一种抗病的花生种植方法能够效增加花生的抗病能力，抑制土壤的细菌病毒，而且能够提高花生的抗逆性。

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一种防止土壤板结的茄子专用滴灌肥及其制备方法

本发明公开了一种防止土壤板结的茄子专用滴灌肥，它由以下重量份原料制成：尿素45‑65份、硝酸铵11‑17份、磷酸二氢钾13‑19份、硫酸盐10‑20份、反应助剂15‑21份、辅料9‑15份、外加剂6‑10份；制备方法包括：原料粉碎、原料混合、搅拌、成品。本防止土壤板结的茄子专用滴灌肥含有多种营养成分，能满足茄子对多种养分的需要，而且由于本滴灌肥的原料中加入了硫代硫酸钾、植物生长调节剂、除草剂等原料，在茄子栽培过程中使用本滴灌肥不仅能有效的解决土壤重金属污染的问题，还能起到改善种植环境，提高茄子长势的优点。