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US 5,040,329 AGranted
Method and apparatus for ultraviolet treatment of plants
OwnerAlfred J. Michaloskiinventor
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Abstract
Ultraviolet energy in the germicidal band is directed towards plants, particularly the grape vines on the vineyard trellis, providing a lethal exposure (irradiation) for the purpose of eradicating microorganisms, and stimulating host plant defense mechamisms.
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An apparatus for treating a living leafy plant, said apparatus comprising:
- ultraviolet light source means for producing Ultraviolet radiation in the germicidal band;
- light directing means for directing said ultraviolet radiation onto said plant;
- transport means for producing relative motion between said light directing means and said plant;
- and
- control means for controlling the dosage of said radiation received by said plant as a function of the speed of said relative movement between said light directing means and said plant;
- and of the intensity of said radiation, to thereby expose said plant to an effective concentration of said ultraviolet exposure.
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The method of treating leafy plants with ultraviolet radiation, said method comprising the steps of :
- providing a source of ultraviolet radiation within the germicidal band;
- directing said radiation onto said plant;
- effecting relative movement between said plant and said radiation directed thereon;
- and
- controlling the dosage of said radiation received by said plant as a function of the speed of said relative movement and of the intensity of said radiation to expose said plant to a predetermined concentration of said radiation.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.