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Substratum for soil-free cultivation

US4769277A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1986
Grant dateSep 6, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/50
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Substrata for soil-free cultivation are characterized by a relatively low by-volume mass. They are also constituted of fine fibers. The substrata present the advantage of a high degree of water retention, even for small thicknesses.

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