Sprayable substances for photosynthesis enhancement
AssigneeSensei AG Holdings, Inc.
InventorsW. Daniel Hillis, Zoe Stephenson
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention comprise a spray-on substance that harvests components of sunlight that are not very useful in plant photosynthesis and transform them into wavelengths of light that plants can absorb and use. This is done by spraying phosphors or proteins on the plant or on transparent or translucent windows through which the plants are illuminated by sunlight, such as in a greenhouse. The spray can also be combined with substances that enhance plant growth or health, such a pesticide, fungicide, or nutrient.
Claims27
A method of enhancing photosynthesis, comprising:
- preparing a composition comprising any of a phosphor, a fluorophore, and a protein;
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- applying the composition to a surface;
- wherein the composition converts non-photosynthetically active radiation into photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) that is usable by a plant for photosynthesis by absorbing light outside the PAR spectrum, in the ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) portions where energy from sunlight is abundant, and then emitting PAR.
A photosynthesis enhancing composition, comprising:
- any of a phosphor, a fluorophore, and a protein present in a predetermined ratio to convert non-photosynthetically active radiation into photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) that is usable by a plant for photosynthesis by absorbing light outside the PAR spectrum, in the ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) portions where energy from sunlight is abundant, and then emitting PAR;
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- a dopant, wherein the dopant is present in a predetermined ratio to encourage phosphorescence.
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