Abstract: An organic complement for fertilizing vegetable species, as an organic product which fulfills with the features of a growth stimulator, mainly manufactured from green algae (Ulva rigida) and brownish algae (Macrocystis pyrifera). The invention includes a process for obtaining the complement that requires washing, grinding, acid and alkaline digestion, filtering and packaging steps. The most important used supplies are hydrochloric and phosphoric acid, and potassium carbonate. The product allows to improve the absorption efficiency of the nutrients supplied by the fertilizers, guaranteeing an optimal growth for the plant species, achieving a higher production in a short period of time. The product is biodegradable and beneficial for soils.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 8, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 18, 2006
Assignee:
Universidad De Los Lagos
Inventors:
Lucía E. De La Fuente Jiménez, Alejandro E. Santibáñez Handschuh
Abstract: An organic complement for fertilizing vegetable species, as an organic product which fulfills with the features of a growth stimulator, mainly manufactured from green algae (Ulva rigida) and brownish algae (Macrocystis pyrifera). The invention includes a process for obtaining the complement that requires washing, grinding, acid and alkaline digestion, filtering and packaging steps. The most important used supplies are hydrochloric and phosphoric acid, and potassium carbonate. The product allows to improve the absorption efficiency of the nutrients supplied by the fertilizers, guaranteeing an optimal growth for the plant species, achieving a higher production in a short period of time. The product is biodegradable and beneficial for soils.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 8, 2004
Publication date:
July 29, 2004
Applicant:
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS LAGOS
Inventors:
Lucia Elena De La Fuente Jimenez, Alejandro Eugenio Santibanez Handschuh