Process of photomorphogenically enhancing plants
US7774979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P60/14
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for photomorphogenically enhancing plants is presented wherein a natural or artificial light source emits light through a transmittive material. The material is optionally borosilicate glass with a steep edge situation at or near 280 nm so as to selectively filter out light in the UVC or low UVB regions. The glass allows high transmissibility such that as much as 98% of all light at or above the edge situation passes thorough the material. The percent transmission and edge situation may be defined by glass thickness or by combining multiple types of glass. The light is then contacted with a plant whereby a photomorphogenic response is elicited.
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