System and method for intercrop planting
US11818977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/648
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A field planting system for planting seeds of at least two plant genotypes in a field includes a multi-variety planter operable to plant the seeds of the at least two plant genotypes in the field. The field planting system also includes a controller in operable communication with the multi-variety planter. The controller is configured to receive georeferenced field information for the field and plant information for the at least two plant genotypes, and generate a planting map for the field based on the georeferenced field information and the plant information, the planting map including a planting pattern for interplanting the seeds of the at least two plant genotypes. The controller is further configured to monitor a location of the multi-variety planter in the field, and control the multi-variety planter to plant the seeds of the at least two plant genotypes in the field according to the planting map.
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