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Precision Herbicide Applicator for Efficient Weed Control
Limits Amount of Herbicide Applied in Plasticulture Vegetable Production This device attaches to a standard plasticulture hole punch and applies herbicide only to the soil beneath the punched holes in plastic mulch, significantly reducing herbicide usage in vegetable production. Farmers often cover soil beds with plastic mulch to improve their control...
Published: 2/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Nathan Boyd, Arnold Schumann
Keywords(s): Equipment, Herbicide, Precision, Precision agriculture, weed, Weed Control
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agricultural > Others
System to Screen and Identify New Biologically Active Peptides
Identifies New Peptide Sequences That Could Modulate Processes such as Plant Growth and Development and Inform Drug DesignThis versatile high-throughput screening system tests the effects of millions of random peptide sequences on growth and development of a variety of organisms. As an example, this system has been used to introduce novel peptide sequences...
Published: 2/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Kevin Folta
Keywords(s): discovery, Herbicide, Peptide, Peptide hormones, plants, platform
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agricultural > Others, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Others
Nano-engineered Particulate Coatings for Extended Release of Repellents that Protect Crops
Extended Release of Pesticides/ Repellents from Particles, Reduce Waste and Safeguard the EnvironmentThese nano-engineered particulate coatings (NPCs) allow for extended release of repellents/ pesticides. They help continually protect citrus plants and other crops from insect attacks and bacterial infestations, which cost billions in lost revenue and...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Brij Moudgil, Hassan El Shall, Parvesh Sharma, Aarthi Narayanan
Keywords(s): Clays, engineered clays, foliage adhering particles, formulations, Herbicide, Insect Repellents, Insecticide, modified clays, slow release, Surfactants, volatile compound
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agricultural > Insect Control, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials