Patents Assigned to LUONNONVARAKESKUS
  • Reduction of nitrate content in plants
    Patent number: 11051464
    Abstract: A method for reducing nitrate content in leafy vegetable plants, in particular, in salad crops, is provided. In the method, at least one organic osmolyte compound is delivered, in a predetermined amount, to the plant, preferably, a hydroponically cultivated plant. The method advantageously utilizes betaine compounds. Related preparation and uses are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: LUONNONVARAKESKUS
    Inventors: Kari Jokinen, Pirjo Mäkelä
  • Growing medium structures based on moss and method for the manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 10701873
    Abstract: The invention relates to growing medium structures comprising Sphagnum moss, to a foam-laid method for their manufacture and to the use thereof in horticulture, landscaping and forestry applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignees: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY, LUONNONVARAKESKUS
    Inventors: Ari Erkkilä, Kirsi Immonen, Karita Kinnunen, Antti Oksanen, Risto Tahvonen, Liisa Särkkä, Juha Näkkilä, Tuomo Hjelt, Kari Jokinen
  • Bioreactor apparatus
    Patent number: 9738862
    Abstract: A bioreactor apparatus includes a vessel establishing an interior space environmentally separable from an exterior space outside of the vessel, an agitation system including mixing means arranged in the interior space and drive means adapted to rotate the mixing means. The drive means includes a drive motor that is arranged in the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: LUONNONVARAKESKUS
    Inventors: Yrjo Virtanen, Vesa Joutsjoki
  • GROWING MEDIUM STRUCTURES BASED ON SPHAGNUM MOSS AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160219810
    Abstract: The invention relates to growing medium structures comprising Sphagnum moss, to a foam-laid method for their manufacture and to the use thereof in horticulture, landscaping and forestry applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicants: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY, LUONNONVARAKESKUS
    Inventors: Ari ERKKILÄ, Kirsi IMMONEN, Karita KINNUNEN, Antti OKSANEN, Risto TAHVONEN, Liisa SÄRKKÄ, Juha NÄKKILÄ, Tuomo HJELT, Kari JOKINEN