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Photoperiodic control of growth

US6360688B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1999
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 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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