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US 5,127,186 AGranted
Encapsulated earthworm cocoons
AssigneeAdvanced Biotechnology, Inc.
InventorWilliam R. Kreitzer
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Abstract
Gel capsules having a size approximately equal to that of the seed being planted and which contain: (a) an earthworm cocoon having one or more viable eggs; and (b) a material to provide a density to the capsules approximately equal to that of the seed being planted; are mixed with and planted with the seed to introduce earthworms to a field.
Claims11
A composition for introducing earthworms to a field at the same time the field is planted, the composition comprising:
- (a) a crop seed;
- and
- (b) gel capsules having an external size approximately equal to the crop seed and containing an earthworm cocoon having one or more viable eggs and a material to provide a density to the capsules approximately equal to that of the crop seed.
A method of introducing earthworms to a field at the same time the field is planted, the method comprising obtaining and planting a composition comprising:
- (a) a crop seed;
- and
- (b) gel capsules having an external size approximately equal to the crop seed and containing an earthworm cocoon having one or more viable eggs and a material to provide a density to the capsules approximately equal to that of the crop seed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.