Photoperiodic control of growth
US6360688B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K67/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a growth rate and other characteristics of marine worms is disclosed. The method concerns the control of light to which the worms are subjected, and allows the rate growth to be manipulated (i.e. increased) outwith the normal growing season.
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