Methods for removal of non-living plant matter
OwnerEric S. Heinz, John J. Krajewskiinventors
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Abstract
A method of accelerating decomposition of non-living plant material from a ground surface. The method employs the application of a saprotroph containing suspension to non-living plant material such as leaves or the stubble of a cultivated crop. The suspension is formulated with a pH and nutrient level whereby the physiologic activity of the saprotroph is optimized. The deposited saprotroph containing suspension accelerates the natural decomposition process without decomposing living plant material. A resulting humus is thereby formed which brings nutrients back into the ground surface.
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A method of accelerating decomposition of non-living plant matter on a ground surface, comprising applying a genetically engineered saprotroph containing suspension to the non-living plant matter.
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A method for removing a multiplicity of leaves on a ground surface, comprising the steps of:
- providing a genetically engineered saprotroph containing suspension having a pH and nutrient level such that the physiologic activity of the saprotroph is optimized so that the saprotroph can decompose leaves at a rate faster than that of natural decomposition,
- applying the suspension over the leaves by a conventional spraying instrument,
- allowing the suspension to dry,
- allowing the decomposition to form humus,
- and allowing the humus to fertilize the ground surface.
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A method for removing stubble on a ground surface after cultivation of a crop, comprising the steps of:
- providing a genetically engineered saprotroph containing suspension having a pH and nutrient level such that the physiologic activity of the saprotroph is optimized so that the saprotroph can decompose stubble at a rate faster than that of natural decomposition,
- applying the suspension over the stubble by a conventional spraying instrument,
- allowing the suspension to dry,
- allowing the decomposition to form humus,
- and allowing the humus to fertilize the ground surface.
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