Method and fabric container for controlling root growth
US4888914A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G9/0291
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved method and fabric container for controlling the root growth of nursery stock planted in the ground prior to transplanting are provided. In accordance with the method, the root growth is confined in the ground within a porous fabric container formed of needle punched continuous fibers whereby the roots are readily caught and caused to initially penetrate the container, but the fabric constricts the roots sufficiently to produce nodule formation and root branching within the container.
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