Abstract: A system and method for amending existing soil to conserve water and fertilizer utilizes the application of a slurry comprised of phytosanitary certified organics and water. The method includes mechanically mixing a variety of organic materials into slurry which may be applied to a prepared section of land using a conventional pump, hose and nozzle or other types of commercially available spraying equipment. The composition of the slurry is specifically formulated for supplying nutrients and water while improving the water and fertilizer holding capabilities of the existing soil by homogenizing with the soil. The slurry comprises entirely organic ingredients which are selectively and custom blended with various nutrients, organic pesticides and/or organic herbicides to accommodate specific needs of agricultural products, horticultural species, grasses or other plant life being grown in the soil.

Abstract: Coated fertilizer wherein the fertilizer and animal feed comprises particles coated with a biomass composition comprising 5-35 wt. % solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m and 95-65 wt. % oil, a biomass composition wherein the biomass composition comprises solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D30 of less than 400 ?m and a process for the production of a biomass composition wherein a biomass composition comprising solid particles having a D50 between 100 and 1000 ?m is filtrated and the residue is grinded until the solid particles have a D50 between =0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m.

Abstract: An enhanced fertilizer product comprised of nutrients and inert solids wherein the nutrients and inert solids are derived from a source material. The nutrients in the source material are collected with a nutrient capture process. The fertilizer product is agglomerated.

Abstract: An application for a substrate for mixing with other ingredients such as water, seeds, fertilizer, wetting agents and dye, to produce Hydroseeding slurry. The substrate includes cardboard (e.g. double-line, Kraft fibers), paper (e.g. recycled newsprint) and a material known as diaper fluff that is created during the production of products such as disposable diapers. The diaper fluff improves moisture retention, improves viscosity and reduces friction, improves coverage.

Abstract: Systems and processes for converting bulky lignocellulosic biomass to high density biomass products, including biofuels, are described. The systems and processes relate to treating freshly harvested plant materials, generally at or in close proximity to sites where the plant materials are harvested, to effect saccharification, alcoholic fermentation, or simultaneous saccharification and fermentation, thereby providing a liquefied biomass. The liquefied biomass is extracted to provide liquid extracts comprising biomass-derived water and water soluble biomass saccharification and fermentation products, including fermentable sugars and alcohols. The liquid biomass extracts can be transported via pipeline to other locations for fermentation, further saccharification, and/or purification to provide biofuel. Alternatively, the liquefied biomass can be used to prepare a biomass slurry that can be transported via pipeline.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a formulation containing calcium formiate, to the formulation itself, and to the use thereof for producing a product, and the use thereof as a fertiliser.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing work materials, the method including the steps of applying substantially into direct contact with the work material a substance operable to promote decomposition of the work material; distributing the work material bearing the substance on a surface disposed for decomposition; and an apparatus for practicing the method having an assembly operable substantially to fragment the work material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a preparation and a method for reducing the consumption of water in agriculture and other activities in which plants are cultivated, and which at the same time helps to reduce the seepage of nutrient-rich, fertilizer-saturated water into the ground water. More particularly, the invention relates to an electronegative, antioxidizing powder mixture which, upon application to an upper layer of soil, is capable of forming a biologically degradable membrane in the upper layer of soil, preferably comprising the surface of the soil and a biologically active zone for root and plant formation, wherein the membrane has a combined effect in that it increases the retention time of water and nutrients in the root zone, has an antioxidizing effect on the environment in order to combat ozone and other free radical induced damage to the vegetation, and regulates the albedo of the top soil layer so that the temperature in the root zone is held within the temperature at which the plants thrive.

Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of sequestering carbon dioxide and water in a desert environment. In a first step heat that would otherwise cause thermal expansion of the ocean and resultant sea level rise is extracted to produce energy. A portion of the energy is used to desalinate seawater. The desalinate water is pumped into a desert environment and vegetation is planted in the irrigated desert portion. The vegetation sequesters carbon dioxide. The seawater extracted for desalination further reduces sea level rise. Irrigation water moderates the day and nighttime temperature fluctuations of hot deserts. Lowering the daytime temperature increases the deserts potential to sequester water. The commercial and arable potential of the desert is augmented by the enrichment of its soil by composted vegetation, its irrigation and the moderation of its diurnal temperature fluctuations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant nutrition formulation and method thereof, and more particularly to a plant nutrition formulated by recovery filtrate from non-woody fiber plant biopulping and method thereof. The present invention provides a plant nutrition formulation including steps of providing a culture solution containing a culture medium, a non-woody fiber plant material and microbial suspension, fermenting the culture solution for preparing a biopulping solution, filtrating the biopulping solution for preparing a filtrate, and formulating the filtrate for preparing a plant nutrition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a growth media including a charred organic matter, a hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer, and water for mixing said hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer and said charred organic matter together into a malleable mixture. The invention also relates to a method of providing the growth media.

Abstract: A medium based on rice hull material useful as support for germination and plant growth has been developed. Such material which is effectively devoid of allelopathic substances can be used alone or as an additive. Following, it provides a basis for non-soil germination and plant growth media which are a light material and non-expensive.

Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions for preventing caking and crust formation in several types of manures or fertilizers in the form of granular solids. Said compositions comprise at least one phosphoric ester and at least one fatty trialkylamine of formula (III) wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group containing between 6 and 24 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkyl group containing between 1 and 5 carbon atoms, R3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group containing between 1 and 5 carbon atoms, or alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group containing between 6 and 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid fertiliser of mineral-organic origin, in which aloe vera and humic acid are used as a source of organic matter, to which is added iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, calcium and magnesium micronutrients in the form of soluble compounds, as well as a chelating agent and a surfactant to make the nutrients more available to the crops. The invention comprises a mineral-organic liquid fertiliser, the organic base of which is extracted from aloe vera and/or humic acid. The mineral is formed by different salts added so that the fertiliser contains the micronutrients essential for every type of soil (iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, calcium and magnesium). In addition, the fertiliser contains a chelating agent and a surfactant which improve the availability of the nutrients to the crops.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions which comprises (i) a water-soluble salt of calcium and (ii) an auxin mimic that is an aryl substituted urea, for administering calcium to plants. The compositions particularly include diphenylurea as the auxin mimic. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their uses are included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a renewable process for manufacturing ground and soil treatment compounds using plant by-products. The invention further relates to products of that process, including an anti-slip compound for use on snow- or ice-covered surfaces, and to a related fertilizer compound for improving plant growth. The described compounds primarily comprise organic by-products of timber processing operations. In addition, the invention relates to a renewable energy and resource process.

Abstract: This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The invention describes methods to create a thixotrophic or paste-like material via the application of mixing energy to the organic sludge followed by an alkaline treatment and a subsequent ammoniation. The invention further describes a method to increase the plant nutrient content in the organic containing product to a level which permits the finished granular fertilizer product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace. Further, the invention reduces odors associated with said organic-containing sludges.

Abstract: A controlled-release fertilizer having a fertilizer core and a coating applied thereon, the coating comprising a wax film layer and a polymer film layer. A method of preparation of the controlled-release fertilizer.

Abstract: The embodiments herein disclose a nano-composite superabsorbent polymer (NC-SAP) composition encapsulating fertilizer/plant nutrient products and a method of producing NC-SAP based products. According to one embodiment, the method involves graft polymerizing a monomer, other than acrylonitrile, onto a carbohydrate in the presence of an initiator to form a graft carbohydrate copolymer, dispersing an inorganic nano powder, adding fertilizer nutrient to the reaction mixture, cross-linking the carbohydrate graft copolymer by adding a cross-linking agent, such as methylene bis-acrylamide, adjusting the pH of the cross-linked nano-composite carbohydrate graft copolymer and isolating the nano-composite carbohydrate graft copolymer. The method also includes drying the nano-composite carbohydrate graft copolymer, to yield particles that are NC-SAP containing fertilizer.

Abstract: Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making liquid fertilizer compositions are set forth herein. In one embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous ammonium chloride solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5, a dispersant selected from anionic polyacrylamides, and a corrosion inhibitor. In another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition includes an aqueous solution having a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. The solution includes at least 16.5 percent by weight of ammonium chloride and between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight of dispersant. In yet another embodiment, a liquid fertilizing composition has a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. The composition consists essentially of at least 16.5 percent by weight ammonium chloride, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent by weight dispersant, an effective amount of corrosion inhibitor, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelatinous moisturizing substrate for controllably delivering water, gas micro-nutrients, plant growth additives, preservatives, and surfactants to plant tissue such as the entire vertical root system of a plant. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a mixture of the following by percent weight: 97.6% water, 2.0% sodium carboxymethylcellulose, 0.15% aluminum sulfate, 0.04% sodium benzoate, 0.04% potassium sorbate, 0.237% zinc acetate, 0.00009% kinetin, 0.00004% indole-3-butyric acid, 0.00003% gibberellic acid, and 0.005% sodium sesquicarbonate. The concentrations of these nutrients disclosed in this invention maintain the substrate's viscosity. As a result, the moisturizing agent retains water, zinc, acetic acid, auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins in the gel and releases the water and nutrients into the soil surface at a controlled rate, enabling cell growth, formation of new leaves, vigorous shoot growth, even maturity, and improved stress tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a plant growth medium comprising the following steps: a) providing an amount of bioorganic matter; b) contacting the bioorganic matter with one or more microbial agents capable of degrading the bioorganic matter to produce a decomposition product; and c) treating the decomposition product produced in step (b) to inhibit the degradation process prior to its completion. The invention further provides a bioreactor and a kit for performing that method, and a plant growth medium. In an embodiment, the plant growth medium is a peat-substitute material.

Abstract: A compact comprising particles and an active agent selected from a pesticide, a herbicide, a plant nutrient, a fertiliser, an arthropod attractant such as a semiochemical, a semiochemical, a food or protein bait, and including mixtures of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A method of treatment of wood ash residue. A first step involves wetting the wood ash residue. A second step involves reacting the wetted wood ash residue with carbon dioxide gas. Mineral oxides and hydroxides are converted to carbonates, thereby reducing the caustic nature of the wood ash residue. A third step involves continuing to react the wetted wood ash residue until the resulting ash residue is substantially carbonated.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a visual attenuation composition applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally includes an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition may further include a liquid medium such as water to form a slurry suitable for spray application. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be combined with a soil treatment product to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the soil treatment product can be first applied to the landscape prior to the application of the visual attenuation composition.

Abstract: An extended release fertilizer that includes an absorbent material containing capillaries/voids between 10-200 microns in cross-sectional diameter which is impregnated in an amount of 40-95% of the capillaries/voids volume with an agriculturally beneficial material, or alternatively includes a holding agent retaining an agriculturally beneficial material, wherein the beneficial material at least includes calcium sulfate, and the beneficial material is selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, with the resulting material being agglomerated into granules.

Abstract: A pelletized corn gluten meal having a coating of particulate aluminum silicate, for example as provided by pulverized kaolin clay, is provided for use as an herbicide or as a fertilizer. A method of manufacture of the pelletized corn gluten meal provides for the conditioning of powdered corn gluten meal with a moisturizing agent and a binding agent, pelletization of the conditioned corn gluten meal, and dusting with aluminum silicate or pulverized kaolin clay.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved horticultural growth media. In particular, the invention relates to an improved horticultural growth media that includes coconut derived vegetative material, specifically coir.

Abstract: A concentrated, homogenous, stable, water-soluble fertilizer suspension comprising: water-soluble mineral nutrients of at least nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium; and an organic stabilizing additive; and wherein the pourable, aqueous suspension has water-soluble mineral nutrients amounting to at least about 80 percent by weight (wt. %) of the suspension.

Abstract: Coated fertilizer wherein the fertilizer comprises fertilizer particles coated with a biomass composition comprising 1-60 wt. % solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 150 ?m and 99-40 wt. % oil, a biomass composition wherein the biomass composition comprises solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 150 ?m and a process for the production of a biomass composition wherein a biomass composition comprising solid particles having a D50 between 30 and 500 ?m is filtrated and the residue is grinded until the solid particles have a D50 between 0 and 150 ?m.

Abstract: Commercial fertilizer is produced using distillers grain or seed meal as a nitrogen component of the fertilizer and at least one additional component increasing a non-nitrogen nutrient value of the fertilizer, thereby reducing or eliminating reliance on natural gas to produce a synthetic nitrogen component for the fertilizer.

Abstract: The invention provides for corn protein concentrates (CPC). The CPC described here can be used for herbicidal, fertilizer, and nutrient media benefits.

Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated power generation and organic fertiliser production system and method including: a biomass combustion-fuelled power station (12); a facility (14) for producing pelletised organic fertiliser (46); and means for capturing and redirecting waste heat from the power station (12) to the facility (14), to be used in producing pelletised organic fertiliser (46).

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods for processing biomass for the production of biofuels, wherein carbon dioxide (CO2) produced as a by-product of such processing is reacted with ammonia (NH3) to produce urea (NH2)2CO, a common agricultural fertilizer. In some such embodiments, the urea so produced can be used as fertilizer for biomass production, such biomass ultimately being channeled back into the systems/methods for conversion to biofuels.

Abstract: A process and mechanism to produce granulated organic-mineral fertilizer based on concentrated vinasse, comprising specific conditions of raw material preparation, volume and amounts of mixtures, humidity of the materials used in the mixture, homogenization, granulation, drying and packaging, relation on amount of the product intended to granulate versus length of the granulator cylinder, temperature of the gases for draying, speed of the gas for draying and relation on the length versus diameter of the dryer.

Abstract: In one aspect there is provided a blended mulch product which can be mixed with water and spray-applied to a ground surface to form an erosion control medium, the blended mulch product comprising: about 75% to about 92% by weight ligno-cellulosic fibers; about 1% to about 10% by weight substantially straight synthetic fibers; and a tackifier; wherein the substantially straight synthetic fibers maintain their substantially straight form in the blended mulch product and the erosion control medium. Also provided are slurries in which the blended mulch product is mixed with water to produce the slurry, the slurry is spray-applied to a ground surface and the slurry dries on the ground surface to form an erosion control medium.

Abstract: Compressed coconut coir pith granules having unique physical and horticultural characteristics are provided along with methods for producing such compressed products by subjecting coconut coir pith to compaction utilizing a roll compactor and subsequently granulating the compacted material.

Abstract: A process for treating organic material, separating calcium and recovering phosphorus and to utilization of the obtained products and their use as a soil conditioner and a fertilizer as well as for providing carbon dioxide traps in gas cleaning. In the process, organic ingredients are separated from calcium-phosphate-containing ingredients, the calcium-phosphate-containing ingredients are dissolved in an acid-containing solution and/or the calcium is precipitated as a salt corresponding to the acid, and optionally phosphoric acid formed from a phosphate ion is separated. The invention also relates to a calcium-carbonate-containing product and a phosphoric-acid containing product, which are prepared by the process of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a preparation and a method for reducing the consumption of water in agriculture and other activities in which plants are cultivated, and which at the same time helps to reduce the seepage of nutrient-rich, fertiliser-saturated water into the ground water. More particularly, the invention relates to an electronegative, antioxidising powder mixture which, upon application to an upper layer of soil, is capable of forming a biologically degradable membrane in the upper layer of soil, preferably comprising the surface of the soil and a biologically active zone for root and plant formation, wherein the membrane has a combined effect in that it increases the retention time of water and nutrients in the root zone, has an antioxidising effect on the environment in order to combat ozone and other free radical induced damage to the vegetation, and regulates the albedo of the top soil layer so that the temperature in the root zone is held within the temperature at which the plants thrive.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a protein and an isolated or purified amino acid product, and uses thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a colorant composition comprising humic acid and/or fulvic acid and a water soluble dye. The invention in particular relates to a colorant composition and method for imparting color to turf grass.

Abstract: The invention is a water-soluble, liquid or dry fertilizer for application to a plant or soil that is grown or farmed as “organic” as defined under the USDA National Organic Program Rule. The fertilizer is produced from soybean meal using protolytic enzyme (protease) hydrolysis to produce water-soluble, Nitrogen-containing compounds including protein, peptides, amino acids, amines and ammonia. The fertilizer also contains other essential plant nutrients including Calcium, Phosphorus, Sulfur and Potassium. The fertilizer has solids content between ten and fifty-five percent, and a total Nitrogen content between 1.0 percent and 10 percent.

Abstract: Disclosed are growth media that can be applied to soil surfaces and utilized to protect, feed, and encourage growth and development of plants, such as grass. Growth media can include a hygroscopic particulate material as well as a hygroscopic fibrous component. Media can include an adhesive as may be used to bind fibers to one another and encourage stability of the medium following application to a ground surface. Growth media can include additional materials such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, soil conditioners, and the like. Growth media can be completely organic and can retain moisture and structure so as to provide long term protection and nutrient deliver to developing plants.

Abstract: A sowing vessel and pot for seedlings and plants, characterized in that said sowing vessel and pot are made of a fully biodegradable material.

Abstract: A system for composting-free disposal of organic waste and method thereof included a heating apparatus, a pretreatment apparatus, and a decomposition apparatus. The heating apparatus heats the pretreatment apparatus and the decomposition apparatus. The organic waste is separated into a slurry and a surface oil-water mixed liquid by the pretreatment apparatus. Microbial enzymes and raw material are added into the slurry to become a mixture. The mixture is then decomposed and sterilized by the decomposition apparatus to become a composting-free organic fertilizer product. All these procedures can be carried out within 3 to 24 hours. The system and the method thereof provides an efficiently fast, space-saving way to deal with organic waste and achieve environmental protection and sanitation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and a process for conversion of biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer and fuel for heating. The organic fertilizer produced by the disclosed method provides nutrients to plants and at the same time improves moisture retaining capacity of the soil, prevents erosion and leaching.

Abstract: A vegetable based fluidic fertilizer derived from concentrated separator by-products (CSB.) The CSB is heat treated and optionally filtered to remove suspended particular matter. The heat treatment is performed in a range of about 150 to 200 degrees F. for about 24 to 96 hours. Filtration is provided using a standard wire mesh size in a range of about 50 to 200. The fertilizer may then be applied at about 25 to 200 gallons per acre. The fertilizer may be applied to agricultural vegetation either directly or by inclusion in an irrigation stream.

Abstract: A biological soil nutrient system that combines beneficial soil fungi and bacteria in a growth promoting nutrient medium, embedded in an inorganic porous ceramic particle for direct delivery during soil aerification to the rhizosphere of adventitious plants, including sports turf, landscape and agricultural applications.