Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising water and potassium zinc phosphate dispersed within the water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for regulating the pH of a soil as well as the use of at least one earth alkali carbonate-containing material having a weight median particle size d50 value of ?50.0 ?m for optimizing or improving the pH of a soil as well as the use of an irrigation or spraying system for the application of an aqueous suspension comprising at least one earth alkali carbonate-containing material in order to optimize or improve the pH of a soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a formulation F for reducing nitrification. The present invention also relates to a formulation F obtainable by the process of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process of preparing a fertilizer-nitrification inhibitor mixture, and to a fertilizer-nitrification inhibitor mixture obtainable by this process. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of fertilizing agricultural soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nitrification inhibitors of formula (I), which are pyrazole propargyl ether compounds. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) as nitrification inhibitors, i.e. for reducing nitrification, as well as agrochemical mixtures and compositions comprising the nitrification inhibitors of formula (I).

Abstract: A granular cohered MOP fertilizer having one or more micronutrients, and one or more binding ingredients. The fertilizer is prepared by compacting MOP feed material with a source of zinc and one or more optional binders to form a cohered MOP composition. The cohered MOP composition is then further processed, such as by crushing and sizing, to form a cohered granular MOP product containing a source of zinc. The process yields a fertilizer product containing micronutrients with superior elemental and granule size distribution without compromising handling or storage qualities.

Abstract: The present development is a composition for a commercial fertilizer product that provides for nitrogen, phosphate and/or potassium availability to the plant even in a hostile growing environment with hard water sources. The fertilizer of the present invention includes a polyamine additive, water, and soluble nitrogen, potassium, and/or phosphate, that are essentially unaffected by hard water thereby retaining their availability to the target plants.

Abstract: A hydroponic system (1) using seawater, wherein seawater (W1) is used for hydroponic cultivation of salt-tolerant plants, including a water supply pump (21) that pumps up, from the sea (S), seawater (W1) having a salinity, a bacteria content and an unwanted matter content are less than or equal to predetermined threshold values; a water tub (30) that stores seawater (W1) pumped up by the water supply pump (21) and accommodates salt-tolerant plants (P) to be cultivated; and a filter (27) that removes bacteria and unwanted matter from the seawater (W1) obtained from the sea (S); wherein the seawater (W1) from which the bacteria and the unwanted matter have been removed by the filter (27) is fed to the water tub (30).

Abstract: The current application relates to a liquid fertilizer composition for application to plants and soils, comprising an autothermal thermophilic aerobic bioreaction product from a liquid fraction of poultry manure and further to a method of improving health and productivity of a plant or crop using said composition and to a method of conditioning soil using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention comprises one or more organic solvents that create a non-aqueous organo solvent delivery system, (NOSDS), and one or more Organo Polycarboxylate functionalities, OPCF, that results in a stable, non-aqueous solution that can easily, safely, evenly and economically coat nitrogen source granules and/or be added to a mobile liquid form of a nitrogen source such as an aqueous dispersion, pressurized ammonia gas or molten urea and/or molten modified urea. Using these solvents provides more flexibility for nitrogen source manufacturers to produce nitrogen sources designed for a particular soil or plant. The liquid solutions are comprised of NOSDS and OPCFs and one or more of a) nitrification inhibitors, b) urease inhibitors, c) pesticides, d) fungicides, e) herbicides, f) insecticides and g) micronutrients.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising a ligand and a fertilizer, including kits comprising the ligand. The disclosure also provides method of growing a plant, wherein the method comprises the step of contacting the plant with a composition comprising a ligand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slurry comprising water, bentonite, and a compound selected from fertilizer, a plant growth regulator, a fungicide and an insecticide. The present invention also relates to an agricultural product comprising a slurry comprising water and bentonite, and a plant propagative material. Methods of using the bentonite to enhance a growth-related trait, such as drought tolerance, in a plant are also described.

Abstract: It is provided a compound of formula (I?); wherein R5 is selected from the group consisting of —H, —OM, —COOM, —NH2, —SO3M, (C1-C4)alkyl, and halogen; and A is a radical having at least 3 C atoms selected from the group consisting of: i) a radical of formula (i) wherein R7 is selected from the group consisting of —OM, and —COOM, and n is 0, 1 or 2; and ii) a radical of formula (ii) or of formula (iii) wherein R8 is selected from the group consisting of —H, (C1-C4)alkyl; and wherein M is independently selected from the group consisting of H, an alkaly metal, and NH4+. It is also provided a process for the preparation thereof, a composition comprising it, and its use for correcting deficiencies of metals in plants.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for safe production of rice on soil mildly and moderately polluted by heavy metals. The method includes applying a passivator before transplanting rice seedlings to reduce activity of heavy metals in soil, and then spraying a foliar barrier from the peak tillering stage to the booting stage of rice and at the filling stage of rice; the passivator includes bentonite, gypsum powder, lime, a biochar, an iron-based biochar, a slow-release iron-based biochar, an iron-sulfur-silicon composite biochar, a heavy metal cadmium passivator and a cadmium-arsenic synchronous passivator for activating sulfur reducing bacteria in paddy soil; and the foliar barrier includes an acid silica sol, a selenium-silicon composite sol, a cerium composite silica sol, a ferrous modified selenium sol. The method can also include applying a nitrate nitrogen fertilizer at the seedling stage of rice, and/or applying a phosphorus potassium fertilizer at the tillering stage of rice.

Abstract: A fluid removal system for an assembly line grow pod is provided. The fluid removal system includes a track, a cart configured to move on the track, a fluid removal manifold provided over the track, and a controller. The cart includes one or more cells. The fluid removal manifold includes a body, and one or more nozzles attached to the body. The controller determines whether fluid in the cart needs to be removed, operates the fluid removal manifold to align the one or more nozzles with the one or more cells of the cart in response to determination that the fluid in the cart needs to be removed, and instructs the fluid removal manifold to remove fluid from one or more cells of the cart through the one or more nozzles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for treating high-P fluid involving (1) providing a high-P containing stream; (2) chemically treating the high-P stream such that a majority of dissolved P in the stream is transformed into a solid form via sorption of P onto particles placed or precipitated within the stream; and (3) removing the solid form containing P from the chemically treated fine solids stream, such that > about 90% of the total P is removed from the high-P fluid. Also disclosed are systems for treating a high-P stream, the systems involving (1) a chemical treatment station operable to chemically treat and transform equal to or greater than about 90% of dissolved P in a high-P stream into a solid form; and (2) a liquid-solid separator station operable to remove the solid form containing P from the chemically treated high-P stream.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluid ionized compositions, such as fluid calcium cyanamide fertilizer compositions, methods of preparation and uses thereof. In some examples, a fluid composition includes a mixture of about 40 to 20 parts of dissolved acid or acid-formed approximately neutral pH nitrogen plant nutrient compounds (such as urea ammonium nitrate and H2O) and about 1 to about 5 parts of a mixture of insoluble or weakly soluble high pH calcium-formed plant nutrient compounds (such as calcium cyanamide and H2O). The disclosed compositions and methods stabilize the compositions' contained active nutrient ions and digested carbon. The disclosed compositions and methods facilitate controllable site-directed delivery of the contents of the compositions. The compositions and methods are effective for microbes nourishment plant fertilizing, soil amending, heavy metals leaching inhibition, and digesting organic proteinaceous excreta.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system to aid in the time-release of molybdenum in soil. The system comprises a dry, powdered blend of a calcium source, a molybdenum source, and a second source of calcium and/or molybdenum. The blend is preferably coated onto a dry agronomic carrier (e.g., urea) for application to soil. Advantageously, the calcium sources sequentially contribute to making the soil pH more molybdenum-friendly (i.e., the pH is increased) for an extended period of time.

Abstract: An iron-ion supply material capable of efficiently supplying iron ions to plants is provided. An iron-ion supply material that acts as an iron-ion supply source for supplying iron ions contributing to plant growth comprises an iron powder having an iron content of 80% by mass or more, wherein 50% by mass or more of the whole iron powder has a particle size of 100 ?m or more and 10 mm or less.

Abstract: A process for preparing a urea-sulphur fertiliser is disclosed. Urea and sulphur are supplied to a dispersion mill wherein a rotor turns within a slotted stator, thereby providing a dispersion of molten urea and molten sulphur; and the dispersion of molten urea and molten sulphur is supplied to a forming unit to provide the urea-sulphur fertiliser.

Abstract: An organic fertilizer/plant food containing molasses to increase microorganism activity in soils. The molasses provides additional nutrients to the soil that are readily available for plant intake. The molasses provides sugars to increase microorganism activity to benefit soil structure before the slower process of microorganism break-down of other organic materials can occur. The molasses may be applied to the fertilizer mixture in various ways including by spraying.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluid ionized compositions, such as fluid calcium cyanamide fertilizer compositions, methods of preparation and uses thereof. In some examples, a fluid composition includes a mixture of about 40 to 20 parts of dissolved acid or acid-formed approximately neutral pH nitrogen plant nutrient compounds (such as urea ammonium nitrate and H2O) and about 1 to about 5 parts of a mixture of insoluble or weakly soluble high pH calcium-formed plant nutrient compounds (such as calcium cyanamide and H2O). The disclosed compositions and methods stabilize the compositions' contained active nutrient ions and digested carbon. The disclosed compositions and methods facilitate controllable site-directed delivery of the contents of the compositions. The compositions and methods are effective for microbes nourishment plant fertilizing, soil amending, heavy metals leaching inhibition, and digesting organic proteinaceous excreta.

Abstract: The encapsulated sustained release urea fertilizer is a urea fertilizer and a stabilizer encapsulated in fumed silica. The stabilizer may be a gellan gum hydrogel or biochar. The encapsulated sustained release urea fertilizer allows for both immediate and sustained nitrogen release over time and displays reduced nitrogen volatilization and increased water holding capacity.

Abstract: A single-step method for preparing a free-flowing, non-dusting micronutrient-coated particulate solid fertilizer material, the method comprising applying a single fluid onto particulate solid fertiliser material at ambient temperature without chemical reaction or chelation, said single fluid comprising a suspension of one or more micronutrient materials in an oil.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a process for manufacturing an iron-based nutrient composition comprising at least the steps of supplying an iron source and a phosphate source containing at least one polyphosphate, further comprising a mixing step of the iron source with the phosphate source. The iron source and phosphate sources being in their solid phase, the mixing of the two being solid-solid mixing, leading to the obtaining of a water-soluble, iron-based solid nutrient composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural composition and the uses thereof to protect crops against attack by plant pathogens and/or to improve the resistance of crops to infections caused by said pathogenic agents and/or to enhance the tolerance thereof to abiotic stresses, such as those caused by cold, salinity and drought. Said composition comprises an association of an at least partially depolymerized chitosan with a bivalent copper chelate. The composition has shown to be particularly suitable-for treating oidium infections. It is moreover useful against the propagation of viruses and/or particularly effective as a biostimulant to plant and fruit growth and/or able to extend the shelf life of fruit and seeds.

Abstract: Provided is a method for seed priming comprising the steps of treating seed with a seed priming composition comprising sieved compost, hydrogel and water in a ratio of sieved compost:hydrogel:water of from about 5:1:4.75 to about 9:1:11 by weight in an amount sufficient to result in priming of the seed. In some embodiments, the seed is treated with from about 2 to about 39 grams of the seed priming composition per gram of seed. In preferred embodiments, the seed composition and the seed priming composition are free of soil or sand. In further preferred embodiments, the seed is blended with the seed priming composition at a temperature of about 5° C. to about 25° C.

Abstract: Methods of formulating agriculturally useful compositions are provided wherein the compositions comprise individual quantities of anhydrous ammonia, ammonia solution, and one or more agricultural actives different than anhydrous ammonia. The compositions may include polyanionic polymers, fertilizers, and/or biocidal agents. Preferably, the compositions are created in pressurized tanks and are applied in the same fashion as anhydrous ammonia.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptive asynchronous data replication in a data storage system are described herein. The data storage system includes a plurality of zones each having a plurality of storage nodes, each having a plurality of storage devices. The system provides for replication according to policies associated with data items such that data items are stored among a plurality of zones. The data items are stored as one or more objects and may be replicated asynchronously or synchronously. The system adapts the synchronicity of the replication based on a combination of criteria including a put performance threshold, a backlog threshold, latency and the current synchronicity status. By automatically adjusting the replication synchronicity, the system and methods achieve improved performance while maintaining data resiliency.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to increase phosphorus uptake in plants. This can be accomplished by mining phosphorus both in the free and bound state from the soil solution surrounding the roots of a plant. The process of mining involves the release of phosphorus from the bound state and the solubilization of unbound phosphorus to facilitate uptake by the roots of a plant. The mining of phosphorus can be accomplished by providing a phosphorus solubilizing compound having: i) at least one natural root acid; ii) at least one vitamin and iii) at least one crystalline carbohydrate, to a portion of a plant. The phosphorus solubilizing compound can be applied to plants to extract available phosphorus from the soil. This product can be either a soluble liquid or a solid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant propagation medium, the improvement comprising a manure having a moisture content of 10 to 35 wt % with a salt level sufficient to achieve a conductivity of less than 0.35 dS/m. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a manure product and the manure product itself.

Abstract: An agricultural potassium-fertigation method for emitter-irrigation potassium fertigation feeds a potassium-nutrient feedstock comprised of potassium formate and water to an active emitter-irrigation system discontinuously, at levels of 0.15 to 50 gal./min, during one to six nonconsecutive irrigation days during a crop cycle.

Abstract: An agricultural potassium-fertigation method for emitter-irrigation potassium fertigation feeds a potassium-nutrient feedstock comprised of potassium formate and water to an active emitter-irrigation system continuously, or substantially continuously, at low levels, during the entire time, or substantially the entire time, that irrigation water is sufficiently flowing through the irrigation system during a prolonged term.

Abstract: The present media is to be used with a particulate base having particles of a first maximum diameter for growing plants. The media includes granules which are of biodegradable recycled material and have a diameter relative to the first maximum diameter to penetrate further into the particulate base with each watering. The granules include plant nutrients and are of a material which coagulates after watering and adheres to the particulates of the base. The diameter of the granules may be in the range of 1/16 to ? of an inch.

Abstract: A method for applying agrochemicals within a geographical area, the method includes determining identify of a first hybrid or variety within the geographical area, determining identify of a second hybrid or variety within the geographical area, and applying agrochemicals to the geographical area using a variable rate controller based on the identity of the first hybrid or variety and the identity of the second hybrid or variety and wherein the variable rate controller is configured to apply the agrochemicals using a first model for the first hybrid or variety within the geographical area and a second model for the second hybrid or variety within the geographical area.

Abstract: Water-retaining gel compositions, methods of making water-retaining gel compositions, and the uses thereof for enhancing soils, preparing plant growth media and facilitating the growth of plants therein are disclosed.

Abstract: A Driver Risk Assessment System and Method Employing Selectively Automatic Event Scoring. The system and method provides robust and reliable event scoring and reporting, while also optimizing data transmission bandwidth. The system includes onboard vehicular driving event detectors that record data related to detected driving events, selectively store or transfer data related to said detected driving events. If elected, the onboard vehicular system will score a detected driving event, compare the local score to historical values previously stored within the onboard system, and upload selective data or data types to a remote server or user if the system concludes that a serious driving event has occurred. The system may further respond to independent user requests by transferring select data to said user at a variety of locations and formats.

Abstract: Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject compositions find use in a variety of soil amendment applications, including: the control of soil born pests and pathogens; the improvement in soil fertility and/or characteristics, e.g. mineral release, water filtration; the neutralization and/or degradation of toxins, etc.

Abstract: A combined Direct Coal Liquefaction (DCL)/Fischer Tropsch (F-T) process and system for producing high Cetane diesel fuel by converting at least 70% of the feed coal by DCL operating at 50 to 70% conversion and gasifying the bottoms and between 0 and 30% of the feed coal to produce H2 for supply to the DCL and to upgrading and syngas for being converted to diesel by F-T. Diesel blendstocks produced by the DCL and the F-T in a ratio of 3 to 1 to 14 to 1 are blended to produce diesel fuel having a Cetane Number of at least 50.

Abstract: Colorized components of a fertilizer concentrate blend may be apportioned according to a reference hue that may be associated with a target plan growth cycle and the apportionment may be refined according to referenced and measured electrical conductivity values of the blend in progress.

Abstract: Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject compositions find use in a variety of soil amendment applications, including: the control of soil born pests and pathogens; the improvement in soil fertility and/or characteristics, e.g. mineral release, water filtration; the neutralization and/or degradation of toxins, etc.

Abstract: A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting soil pH.

Abstract: An encapsulated particle comprises a core particle and a polyurethane layer disposed about the core particle. The core particle can be various particles, such as fertilizer, biocides, flame retardants, seeds, etc. The polyurethane layer comprises the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The isocyanate-reactive component comprises a graft polyol having a continuous phase and polymeric particles. A method of forming the encapsulated particle comprises the steps of providing the core particle, applying the isocyanate and isocyanate-reactive components to the core particle, and reacting the isocyanate and isocyanate-reactive components to form the polyurethane layer. The encapsulated particle has excellent physical properties, such as increased water repellency, resiliency and shelf life.

Abstract: Coating compositions and methods of use, allowing for improved water and/or nutrient usage by seeds, plants, shrubs, and vegetation, among others, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing coated water-soluble particles in a manner to form two or more coating layers on surfaces of the water-soluble particles, characterized by including: a step A wherein after supplying a first coating material that contains a polyol component and an isocyanate component, a second coating material is additionally supplied to surfaces of first coating bodies that have coating layers formed of the first coating material that has not been sufficiently cured, so that second coating bodies that are provided with coating layers of the second coating material are obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition in concentrated form (“the concentrate”) for dilution with water in the preparation of an agricultural composition for application to crops, soil or animals, comprising a carbohydrate-based pH modifying agent and a pH indicator. The agricultural composition comprises an agricultural chemical whose agricultural activity varies with the pH of the water. The proportions of the pH indicator and the pH modifying agent in the concentrate are selected so that when the concentrate is diluted with an appropriate amount of water, the pH indicator indicates visually by colouration of the composition, whether or not the pH of the water is suitable for acceptable agricultural activity of the chemical. The invention also provides a process for preparing the agricultural composition by mixing the concentrate with water, and adding the agricultural chemical to the composition, if it is not already present in the concentrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic compounds that are active on plants, especially as legume nodulation factors, and also as plant growth stimulators, and to methods for preparing such compounds, which are of formula (I).

Abstract: A fertilizer system for the long-term fertilization of a crop through use of fertilizer pellets or mats comprised of a fertilizer and thermoplastic polymer blend. The fertilizer system generally includes forming a fertilizer containing polymer comprised of a fertilizer substance and a polymer product. The fertilizer containing polymer is buried within a growing medium and seed is planted over the fertilizer containing polymer. The polymer product within fertilizer containing polymer slowly biodegrades causing the fertilizer substance to slowly release within the growing medium and fertilize the planted seed. The fertilizer containing polymer is formed to continue to biodegrade over a period of several years during which time fertilizer substance will continue to be released. A method of forming the fertilizer containing polymer is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of producing reduced volatility of urea fertilizers comprising: dissolving N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) in an amino alcohol having the formula 1—(H)x—N—((CH2)m—OH)n where m is 1-3, x is 0 or 1, and n is 2 when x is 1 and 3 when x is 0: or the formula 2—(H)y—N—((CH2)—CHOH—CH3)z such that the length of the carbon chain where the secondary hydroxyl group is located is 3, y is 0 or 1, and z is 2 when y is 1 and 3 when y is 0 to form an NBPT solution; and combining a urea fertilizer in granular or liquid form with the NBPT solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition including a polymer nanoparticle and at least one agricultural active compound incorporated with the nanoparticle, wherein the nanoparticle are less than 100 nm in diameter, and the polymer includes a polyelectrolyte.

Abstract: An agricultural potassium-fertigation method for emitter-irrigation potassium fertigation feeds a potassium-nutrient feedstock comprised of potassium formate and water to an active emitter-irrigation system continuously, or substantially continuously, at low levels, during the entire time, or substantially the entire time, that irrigation water is sufficiently flowing through the irrigation system during a prolonged term.