Plant preservation bag and method
US5768825A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G23/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plant preservation and growth control bag and method of using the bag are provided. The bag includes an open top, a tapered side and a bottom and is formed of a porous fabric which catches plant roots and prevents root circulation, induces root branching within the bag and resists substantial root penetration. The bag is used in accordance with the method of the invention for preserving a plant while restricting the growth thereof after initially growing the plant in the ground and removing it therefrom in anticipation of transplantation.
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