Moisturizing agent with nutrients

- ٠ 2009] ؛ لال 1 0 TECHNICAL FIELD of water and nutrients to a plant tissue such as the root bread of a plant the present intention generally relates to a gelatinous moisturizing substrate such as that described in the US Patent No. 4,865,640 for Controllable Delivery of Living.

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The present PCT patent application claims priority over US Patent Application No. 11 / 452,034, filed June 12, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The commercial product DRiWATER Gel (DriWATER) represents one embodiiment of U.S. Patent No. 4,865,640 (the '640 patent), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein. The product has been used all over the world for the past several years and has successfully provided users with a water release time fixing product for plants. DRiWATER is a carboxymethylcellulose crosslinked polymer consisting of 97.85% water, 2.0% sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and 0.15% aluminum sulfate. When mixed together in a high pitch mixer, the cross bonds between the carboxylic acid groups of the carboxymethylcellulose compound and the aluminum in the aluminum sulfate trap the water in a heavy stabilizing gel at a final viscosity of 45,000. + centipoise.

plant, the DRiWATER product would be more beneficial to the plants if it provided some value other than just watering as a facilitator of root growth. A

The time release feature of the product available on the market results from the action of microorganisms which use the gel as a food source. The gel is then broken down by the microorganisms to provide free water. Cellulose degrading microorganisms can be found in all types of soil and produce enzymes for the breakdown of cellulose. This technology can be thought of as a slow release method for watering plants. DRiWATER has also been used to control the water release taijix so as not to overwater any species of packed in cartons, mugs, synthetic husks or any other increase in root mass will result in more growth, better appearance, and improved nutritional uptake by plants. DRiWATER gel is from the rhizosphere of the plant.

close proximity to suitable container which can be partially or fully opened for application

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hydrogen and magnesium art because

Plants need 18 elements for normal growth. Carbon and oxygen are found in air and water. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sulfur and carbon are found in the soil. The elements mentioned above are referred to as macro elements by humans and plants use these elements in large amounts. The other nine elements that ، used in smaller amounts are referred to as microelements or trace elements and are found in the soil. These nine microelements are iron, zinc, molybdenum, nickel, manganese, boron, copper, cobalt and chlorine. All 18 elements, both macro and micro elements are essential for plant growth. In most places it is likely that there are not sufficient macroelements in the soil which are readily available to plants due to insufficient zinc.

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This is a fact that soils in at least 42 of the contiguous states ؛ are deficient in zinc. The growth of ^ plants is increased when zin ^ is added. The importance of zinc in plant production has been recognized for several years. Zinc deficiency has many symptoms including: stunted growth, areas of light green between the veins of new leaves, smaller leaves, shortened internodes, and broad white bands on either side of the rib in corn and grain sorgtio. Zinc is essential to many enzyme systems in plants with three main functions including catalytic function, co-catalytic function, and structural integrity. Zinc contributes to the production of important growth regulators that affect photosynthesis, new growth, and root development. Zinc promotes cell growth required for growing root development and extensive root systems - improving nutrient uptake, new leaf formation and vigorous shoot growth, more regular maturity, and improved tolerance to constraints. If zinc is difficult to obtain.

The plant's use of other nutrients such as nitrogen will decrease. When zinc is deficient in soils, only a small amount is needed if placed near the rhizosphere at the time of planting. It would therefore be advantageous to supply DRiWATER with the zinc. It is a known fact that if one mixes baking soda or any other strongly alkaline product with citric acid or any other powdered acid and then adding water, the result will be a violent chemical reaction. The chemical reaction neutralizes the pH and therefore will have no effect on the plant material.

It would still be advantageous in many cases if the dry ingredients of the present invention could be shipped to the end user for mixing at the time of application. However, due to the hydroscopic nature of the dry ingredients, it has not been possible to obtain good cross-links without the use of a high pitch mixer. The fact that the present invention consists of 96-99% water makes it very expensive to ship.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present inyention is directed to a substrate that releases water, gas, and nutrients soaks؟ by interacting with biological organisms comprising a mixture of a pellulosic compound ranging from 0.6 to 3% by weight of the water to be used, having a molecular weight mcjyen ranging between 90,000 and 700,000 represents by the formula: R-OCOOM wherein M is a substituted metal for hydrogen on said carboxyl group of the cellulose compound and R is a cellulose chain, a hydrated metal salt ranging from d.1% to 0.3٥ / ٥ in؟ Olds the weight of water to be used, water ranging from 96.0٥ / ο to 99.5٥ / ٥ by weight, of a microelement selected from the group consisting of zinc and zinc salts, the concentration of zinc ranging from 0.006٥ / ο to 0.72٥ / ο by weight of the weight of at least one plant growth additive selected from the group consisting of؟ plant growth hormones and plant growth regulators ranging from 0.00001٥ / ٠ to 0.0003٥ / ٥ by weight of the weight of water being used, at least one preservative selected from the group consisting of benzoate sodium, potassium sorbate, and acetic acid ranging from 0.01٥ / ο to 0.3٥ / ο by weight of the weight of water being used, a surfactant ranging from 0.0025% to 0.006٥ / ٥ in weight by weight used, and of an acetic acid component selected from the group consisting of acetic acid or acetic acid salts, the acetate concentration 1.1% at Ο.48٥ / ο by weight of the weight of water being used.

the water to use.

water being a component of extending fromC the invention is cheerfully directed to a method of delivering water, gas, and nutrients to an ant in the soil at a predetermined release rate comprising placing a substrate in the soil, the substrate comprising a mixture of cellulosic compound ranging from 1 to 3% by weight comprising units of glucose and having a molecular weight ranging between ^ 90,000 and 00,000 ؛ represents by a formula: RO - CH2-COOM where M is a substituted metal on said glucose units of the cellulose compound and R is a celldlose chain, a hydrated metal salt ranging from 0.1 ٥ / o to 0.03٥ / ο in weight, water

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PCT / US2OO7 / O134O2 l ^ enda ^ de ؤح 0 6؟ a micro-element ch أ ؛ in the group of zin ^ e ^ ا; ا component of ؛ plant growth hormones and plant growth regulators ranging from 0.00001٥ / ٥ to 0.0003٠ / ٥ by weight of the weight of the water being used, at least one preservative selected from the group sodium benzoate , potassium sorbate, and acetic acid ranging from 0.01% to 0.3% by weight of the weight of the water being used, a surfactant ranging from 0.0025% to 0.006٥ / ٥ by weight of the weight of water being used, and an acetic acid component selected from the group consisting of acetic acid or salts of acetic acid, the concentration of acetate ranging from 0.1% to 0.48% by weight of the water weight being used, and placing the roots of the plant close to the substrate.

The present invention relates to the DRiWATER hydrating substrate for controllably releasing water, microelements such as zinc, macroelements, plant growth additives (including plant growth hormones and regulators. plant growth agents), preservatives, and plant surfactants similarly to the entire vertical root system of a plant. It would appear to be obvious to anyone of ordinary skill in the art that adding macroelements and microelements to DRiWATER gel would benefit plants.

However, Zinc is a divalent cation (when it is in an aqueous solution depending on the pH) and therefore would interfere with the cross-links between the cellulose compound and the aluminum in the aluminum sulfate causing the effect of a viscosity. unstable. For example.

the addition of the fertilizer components, without the addition of the ionic balancing chemicals, will destroy the crosslinking of the gel and destabilize the gel viscosity or in some cases liquefy the gel entirely. Therefore, the composition as the rate at which zinc is mi ؛ in the gel system with the counter ionic balancing chemicals is ur * rate sensitive. A combination of zinc sulphate and acetic acid was incorporated into the DRiWATER gel at a rate of 0.167٥ / ο zinc sulphate (w / w) and 0.7% (w / w) acetic acid, Scientific experiments have shown that this combination of zinc sulfate and acetic acid in DRiWATER reported the greatest increase in rooting of pepper plants, the greatest increase in racirie mass from 208% to 283% than treatments with the original DRiWATER.

Further, retort discussed above, preliminary experiments proved that the addition of preservatives, and plant growth surfactants affected the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel. These compounds must also be exact rates so as not to destabilize the viscosity. The compounds should also be calculated matthematically to specific molar equivalents of each other to prevent destabilization of the DRiWATER gel. In addition, this principle is hormone / nutrient selective, meaning that certain hormones / nutrients cannot be integrated from the toqt because they destroy the cross-linking of the gel. It should also be noted that each compound requires a specific chemical balancing / contraction component. that is, the specific hormone / nutrient combination for each hormone / nutrient is chemically different from any other hormone / nutrient. By a different chemical component of the additives, they are selectively integrated and act therefore each hormone / nutrient requires balancing / contraction.

An embodiment of the present invention is further directed to controlling the rate of liquefaction of DRiWATER plus nutrients based on factors other than the degree of exposure to microorganisms. The area exposed to microorganisms in the soil controls the rate of DRiWATER liquefaction. The larger the exposed surface.

the faster the DRi١ATER gel will liquefy.

One embodiment of the present invention relates to the addition of baking soda, or any other strongly alkaline material and citric acid, or any other powdered acid to the other dry ingredients mentioned above. the bicarbonate of

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 is a graph showing changes in viscosity resulting from the addition of zinc sulfate and acetic acid to the gel, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a diagram of a plant treated with the original DriWATER, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a diagram of a plant treated with DRiWATER plus 0.167% zinc sulfate (wt / wt) and 0.07% (wt / wt) acetic acid, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to the delivery of the DRiWATER gelatinous hydrating substrate to deliver water, microelements, macroelements, plant growth additives, preservatives, and surfactants to plant tissue in a controlled manner. such as the entire vertical root system of a plant, the present invention provides the above-mentioned water and nutrition to plants, thereby increasing plant development and growth at a predetermined rate for a predetermined period and providing the desired maintenance for the plants.

It is generally known that the addition of nutrients and hormones to plants improves plant growth. For example, many microelements can be found in most standard fertilizers, but must be in ionic form (most elements ionize in water) to be taken up by the plant. In traditional watering, nutrients were supplied to plants by mixing fertilizers and nutrients with water and pouring or dripping the mixture around a plant. However, any excess water and fertilizer that the soil cannot maintain eventually ends up in the underground aquifers.

It is the object of this invention to controllably deliver water, microelements, macroelements, plant growth additives, preservatives, and surfactants to plant tissue! by the owner of the DRgWATER gel ، hen preliminary experiments have shown that the addition of most nutrients and hormones ؛ negatively affect the viscosity of the DRiWAFER gel, causing the DRiWATElJ gel to function properly. The present invention is directed towards integrating a rooting compound into DRiWATER without destabilizing the viscosity of the gel.

Without wishing to be limited to any theory, it is believed that the compositions of the more regular matunté ,: latoleranceeaTneHoree a Ta contraTnte.ee

All percentages, ratios and proportions given herein are by weight of the composition, unless otherwise indicated. All temperatures are in degrees Celsius (٥C) unless otherwise noted. All cited documents are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The citation of a reference is not an admission of any determination as to its availability as prior art to the claimed invention.

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As previously identified in the catalytic plan, and indo! E-3 acid clearly indicates, the importance of zinc to crop production has been for several years. Zinc is essential to many enzyme systems with three main functions including catalytic, structural integrity. For example, in the plant, the plant growth hormone, -acetic (IAA) (anion in aqueous solution depending on pH), is a natural auxin. It also occurs in many bacteria, fungi, and algae. IAA regulates cell elongation, phototropism, geotropism, apical dominance, root initiation, ethylene production, fruit development, parthenocaarpy, abscission, and sex expression, which is necessary for normal plant growth. To maintain normal plant growth, IAA must be produced and regulated by the plant. Zinc is a cofactor in the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to auxin IAA. Adding zinc will help maintain IAA levels in the plant and promote growth, rooting, and health.

The choice of zinc sulfate as the source of zinc was based on the scientific literature. Many sources of zinc have been examined to see which compound would be used most effectively by a plant species, zinc sulfate is the form most readily available to plants. Zinc sulfate also contains a sulfate ion. The sulfate ion (SO42) 'is a beneficial and natural element in soils. Sulfur is used to bind amino acids together by sulfide binders to create enzymes and proteins, the building blocks of life.

research indicates that the presence of acetic acid will improve the uptake of minerals. Acetic acid is also known as a preservative and will aid in maintaining the viscosity of the gel as it will help protect the gel against degradation by microorganisms. It is essential to note that without the correct molar combination of the components of zinc sulfate and acetic acid, the viscosity of the gel will significantly decrease or increase to a point where it would provide little or no benefit to any species of plant.

The following experiment was undertaken to illustrate that zinc sulfate and acetic acid were formed to stimulate greater root growth and are not intended to be in any way a limitation of the invention, as many Variations thereof are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Experimental methods and materials

Materials: Sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), aluminum, preservatives, surfactants, zinc sulfate heptahydrate, acetic acid and pure water. Note that in preparing the substrate, the concentration of water can range from 96.0% to 99.5% by weight.

aluminum, acetic acid, preservatives, surfactants, zinc sulfate heptahydrate, and were poured into a 400ml beaker and mixed for approximately 20 minutes or until all solids were dissolved, the solution was then laid in a 10 speed Osterizer mixer (6) and set to ice crush, with a maximum power of 450 watts. The blade speed was 1100 rpm.

CMC was poured into the blender. CMC was added at a consistent rate over 15 seconds while the mixer was mixing. Mixing was continued for an additional 70 seconds, for a total mixing time of 85 seconds. Approximately 300ml of gel was formed and a viscosity reading was taken approximately 15 minutes after forming to allow the gel to cool to room temperature. The gel volume measured was approximately 200 ml in a 250 ml beaker analyzed with a Brookfield HADV-II + viscometer. Viscosity was measured in units of centipoise (p) to ensure the stability of the gels. Nine ounces of the gel was then placed and inserted into a plastic wrap to limit exposure to

WO 2007/1460 ^ 5 PCT / US2OO7 / O134O2! Air and contamination. The gel was then allowed to stabilize in plastic casings for a minimum of 3 days to achieve viscosity which washes away the consumer product. Five gels formulated different brands gel l to gei٥5 were made. Each gel formulation was examined using 3 replicates of each, the original DRiWATER gel was used as a control (3 replicates).

Anaheim peppers were planted in defined native Arizona soil for approximately three weeks, the Anaheim pepper plants used were chosen to be of similar height and stem size for testing.

ياً ئ ٩ ث £: ددتتارحم — عس d ع were developing. Each plant was watered completely on the first day of treatment.

No watering was done for a period of 30 days. The plants were grown in a greenhouse with a daily temperature of approximately 65٥F. Observations were made daily. Day 30 of the experience. The plants were removed from the ground. The roots were cleaned up and photos were taken. The plants were then cut at the cotyledonary nodes and the fresh weights of the root mass and hypocotyls were measured. The plants were then cut at the root crown and the fresh weight of the root mass was measured, the fresh weight was measured and compared for all formulations.

Results and observations

Table 1. Formulations

Gel 1

<td>Ingredient</td><td>Percentage by weight (٥/٠)</td><td>Grams (g)</td>

<td>CMC</td><td> 1,997</td><td> 5,990</td>

<td>Aluminum</td><td> 0,150</td><td> 0,449</td>

<td>Sodium benzoate</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td>Potassium sorbate</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td>Zinc sulphate</td><td> 0,056</td><td> 0,168</td>

<td>Acetic acid ؛</td><td> 0,023</td><td> 0,070</td>

<td>Water</td><td> 97,960</td><td> 293,071</td>

<td>RA-2</td><td> 0,005</td><td> 0,0150</td>

<td>Total weight</td><td> 100,001</td><td> 300</td>

Gel 2

<td>Integrated</td><td>bind</td><td>Percentage of weight (%)</td><td>Grams (g)</td>

<td>CMC</td><td></td><td> 1,995</td><td> 5,986</td>

<td>Aluminum</td><td></td><td> 0,150</td><td> 0,449</td>

<td>S benzoate</td><td>odium</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td>Po sorbate</td><td>potassium</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td>Zin sulfate (</td><td> ٠</td><td> 0,112</td><td> 0,335</td>

<td>Acetic acid (</td><td>ل</td><td> 0,047</td><td> 0,140</td>

<td>Water</td><td></td><td> 97,613</td><td> 292,839</td>

<td>RA-2</td><td></td><td> 0,005</td><td> 0,015</td>

<td colspan="2">Total weight</td><td> 100,001</td><td> 300</td>

<td>Ingre (</td><td>bind</td><td>Percentage of weight (٥/٠)</td><td>Grams (g)</td>

<td>CMC</td><td></td><td>θ, 994</td><td> ٦;</td>

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<td>Aluminum</td><td></td><td> 0,150</td><td> 0,449</td>

<td>S benzoate</td><td>, odium</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td>Po sorbate</td><td>potassium</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td colspan="2">Zinb sulfate</td><td> 0,167</td><td> 0,502</td>

<td colspan="2">Acidic acid</td><td> 0,070</td><td> 0,210</td>

<td colspan="2">ل ١ هتآ</td><td> 97,536</td><td> 292,607</td>

<td>RA-2</td><td></td><td> 0,005</td><td> 0,015</td>

<td>Total weight</td><td></td><td> 100,001</td><td> 300</td>

Gel 4

<td>Ing d (</td><td>trust</td><td>Percentage of weight (٥/٠)</td><td>Grams (g)</td>

<td>CMC</td><td></td><td>θ, 992</td><td>976 ة</td>

<td colspan="2">Aluminum</td><td> 0,149</td><td> 0,448</td>

<td>S benzoate</td><td>odium</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td>Po sorbate</td><td>potassium</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,120</td>

<td colspan="2">Zind sulfate</td><td> 0,223</td><td> 0,669</td>

<td colspan="2">Acetic acid</td><td> 0,093</td><td> 0,279</td>

<td colspan="2">Water</td><td> 97,459</td><td> 292,376</td>

<td colspan="2">RA-2</td><td> 0,005</td><td> 0,015</td>

<td colspan="2">Total weight</td><td> 100,001</td><td> 300</td>

Gel 5

<td>Ingredient</td><td>Percentage of weight (٥/٥)</td><td>Grams (g)</td>

<td>CMC</td><td> 1,990</td><td>71 تة</td>

<td>Aluminum</td><td> 0,149</td><td> 0.448</td>

<td>Sodium Benzoate</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,119</td>

<td>Potassium sorbate</td><td> 0,040</td><td> 0,119</td>

<td>Zind sulfate</td><td> 0,278</td><td> 0,835</td>

<td>Acidic acid</td><td> 0,116</td><td> 0,349</td>

<td>Water</td><td> 97,382</td><td> 292,145</td>

<td>RA-2</td><td> 0,005</td><td> 0,015</td>

<td>Total weight</td><td> 100,001</td><td> 300</td>

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<td colspan="2">Ingre (</td><td>bind</td><td colspan="2">Percentage of weight (٥/٥)</td><td colspan="3">Grams (g)</td>

<td colspan="2">CMC</td><td></td><td colspan="2"> 1,998</td><td colspan="3"> 5,04</td>

<td colspan="2">Aluminum</td><td></td><td colspan="2"> 0,150</td><td colspan="3"> 0,378</td>

<td colspan="2">S benzoate</td><td>odium</td><td colspan="2"> 0,040</td><td colspan="3"> 0,1008</td>

<td colspan="2">Po sorbate</td><td>potassium</td><td colspan="2"> 0,040</td><td colspan="3"> 0,1008</td>

<td colspan="2">Zin sulfate</td><td> ٠</td><td colspan="2"> 0,000</td><td colspan="3"> 0</td>

<td colspan="2">Acetic acid (</td><td>إ</td><td colspan="2"> 0,000</td><td colspan="3"> 0</td>

<td colspan="2">Water</td><td></td><td colspan="2"> 97,767</td><td colspan="3"> 246,58</td>

<td colspan="2">RA-2</td><td></td><td colspan="2"> 0,005</td><td colspan="3"> 0,0126</td>

<td colspan="2">Total weight</td><td></td><td colspan="2"> 100,000</td><td colspan="3"> 252,2122</td>

<td colspan="2">*! 'asterisk g Table 2. pH</td><td colspan="6">ras represents the best result. - ؛ T mean gel viscosity</td>

<td>Gel n٥</td><td>Sul ٥/٥</td><td>zinc ate ​​(wt / wt)</td><td>Acetic acid ٥/٥ (wt / wt)</td><td colspan="2">Average gel viscosity (cP)</td><td>Standard deviation (cP)</td><td>average pH of gel</td>

<td> 1</td><td></td><td> 0,056</td><td> 0,023</td><td colspan="2"> 12829,91</td><td> 608,81</td><td> 5,28</td>

<td> 2</td><td></td><td> 0,112</td><td> 0,047</td><td colspan="2"> 16614,11</td><td> &lt;؟١2 777</td><td> 5,13</td>

<td> *3</td><td colspan="2"> 0,167</td><td> 0,07</td><td colspan="2"> 17700</td><td> 843,15</td><td> 5,08</td>

<td> 4</td><td></td><td> 0,223</td><td> 0,093</td><td colspan="2"> 20470,83</td><td> 905,34</td><td> 4,95</td>

<td> 5</td><td></td><td> 0,278</td><td> 0,116</td><td colspan="2"> 24297,65</td><td> 1134,79</td><td> 4,9</td>

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Table 3. pH value of the DRiWATER treatment soil

<td>Plant n٥</td><td>Assai</td><td>Soil PH after gel treatment</td><td>Average soil pH after gel treatment</td><td>PH standard deviation</td>

<td></td><td> 1</td><td> 7,15</td><td> 7,00</td><td> 0,13</td>

<td></td><td> 2؛</td><td> 6,91</td><td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 6,94</td><td></td><td></td>

<td> 1</td><td> :1</td><td> 7,06</td><td> 6,76</td><td> 0,36</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 6,37</td><td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 6,86</td><td></td><td></td>

<td> 2</td><td> 1</td><td> 6,9</td><td> 6,82</td><td> 0,09</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 6,73</td><td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 6,83</td><td></td><td></td>

<td> *3</td><td> .1</td><td> 6,56</td><td> 6,52</td><td> 0,08</td>

<td></td><td> ,2</td><td> 6,43</td><td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 6,56</td><td></td><td></td>

<td> 4</td><td> '1</td><td> 6,81</td><td> 6,63</td><td> 0,16</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 6,6</td><td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 6,49</td><td></td><td></td>

<td> 5</td><td> ١</td><td> 6,74</td><td> 6,59</td><td> 0,16</td>

<td></td><td> '2</td><td> 6,42</td><td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 6,6</td><td></td><td></td>

the pH of the natural soil before the test was 5.8.

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<td>Table 4.</td><td colspan="2">Root and hypocoty weight</td><td colspan="3">are fresh</td>

<td>Plant titration</td><td>Repetition</td><td>Weight of fresh roots and hypocotyls Grams (g)</td><td>Average weight of fresh roots and hypocotyls Grams (g)</td><td>Standard deviation Grams (g)</td><td>% Increase in roots / hypocotyls compared to control</td>

<td>Witness</td><td> 1</td><td> 0,516</td><td> 0,620</td><td> 0,009</td><td>N / A</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,677</td><td> 0,620</td><td> 0,009</td><td>N / A</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,667</td><td> 0,620</td><td> 0,009</td><td>N / A</td>

<td>Gel 1</td><td> ١</td><td> 0,253'</td><td> 0,399</td><td> 0,131</td><td> 64,355</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,505</td><td> 0,399</td><td> 0,131</td><td> 64,355</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,439</td><td> 0,399</td><td> 0,131</td><td> 64,355</td>

<td>Gel 2</td><td> ٩</td><td> 0,949</td><td> 1,009</td><td> 0,128</td><td> 162,742</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,922</td><td> 1,009</td><td> 0,128</td><td> 162,742</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 1,156</td><td> 1,009</td><td> 0,128</td><td> 162,742</td>

<td>* Gel 3</td><td> ٩</td><td> 1,447</td><td> 1,287</td><td> 0,339</td><td> 207,634</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,898</td><td> 1,287</td><td> 0,339</td><td> 207,634</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 1,517</td><td> 1,287</td><td> 0,339</td><td> 207,634</td>

<td>Gel 4</td><td> ٩</td><td> 0,997</td><td> 0,863</td><td> 0,126</td><td> 139,194</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,846</td><td> 0,863</td><td> 0,126</td><td> 139,194</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,746</td><td> 0,863</td><td> 0,126</td><td> 139,194</td>

<td>Gel 5</td><td> 1</td><td> 0,447</td><td> 1,198</td><td> 0,650</td><td> 193,172</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 1,592</td><td> 1,198</td><td> 0,650</td><td> 193,172</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 1,554</td><td> 1,198</td><td> 0,650</td><td> 193,172</td>

* the bold asterisk represents the best result.

Table 5. Peas of fresh roots

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<td>Plant treatment</td><td>Repetition</td><td>Weight of fresh roots Grams (g)</td><td>Average weight of fresh roots Grams (g)</td><td>Standard deviation Grams (g)</td><td>% Increase in roots compared to control</td>

<td>Control</td><td> ٦</td><td> 0186</td><td> 0,271</td><td> 0,074</td><td>n / a</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,305</td><td> 0,271</td><td> 0,074</td><td>n / a</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,323</td><td> 0,271</td><td> 0,074</td><td>N / A</td>

<td>Gel 1</td><td> ٩</td><td> 0,132</td><td> 0,193</td><td> 0,056</td><td> 71,341</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,242</td><td> 0,193</td><td> 0,056</td><td> 71,341</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,206</td><td> 0,193</td><td> 0,056</td><td> 71,341</td>

<td>Gel 2</td><td> ٩</td><td> 0,544</td><td> 0,523</td><td> 0,443</td><td> 193,112</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,474</td><td> 0,523</td><td> 0,443</td><td> 193,112</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,552</td><td> 0,523</td><td> 0,443</td><td> 193,112</td>

<td>* Gel 3</td><td> ٩</td><td> 0,892</td><td> 0,769</td><td> 0,244</td><td> 283,764</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,488</td><td> 0,769</td><td> 0,244</td><td> 283,764</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,927</td><td> 0,769</td><td> 0,244</td><td> 283,764</td>

<td>Gel 4</td><td> 1</td><td> 0,552</td><td> 0,448</td><td> 0,101</td><td> 165,191</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,441</td><td> 0,448</td><td> 0,101</td><td> 165,191</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 0,35</td><td> 0,448</td><td> 0,101</td><td> 165,191</td>

<td>Gel 5</td><td> ٦</td><td> 0,203</td><td> 0,715</td><td> 0,450</td><td> 263,838</td>

<td></td><td> 2</td><td> 0,892</td><td> 0,715</td><td> 0,450</td><td> 263,838</td>

<td></td><td> 3</td><td> 1,05</td><td> 0,715</td><td> 0,450</td><td> 263,838</td>

The data shown in Table 4 and Table 5 were taken immediately after the Anaheim peppers were removed from the soil.

* the bold asterisk represents the best result.

The results of this experiment confirm that although the addition of nutrients, fertilizers, and hormones to DRiWATER is beneficial to plants, the addition of most nutrients and hormones negatively affects the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel (see figure 1). The objective of the experiment was to integrate a rooting compound into DRiWATER without destabilizing the viscosity of the gel. Experience has shown that the combination of zinc sulfate and acetic acid in DRiWATER reported the greatest increase in rooting of pepper plants - an increase from 208% to 283% see Table 4, Table 5 , and Figure 3) if delivered in the appropriate rates.

There was a greater root mass than in treatments with the original DRiWATER, which lacked the nutrients mentioned above (see Table 4, Table 5, and Figure 2). This demonstrates the optimum rate for rooting with zinc acid sulfate and 0.07% acetic.

acetic and zinc was established with a concentration of 0.167% sulphate

As previously discussed, the present invention is directed to the delivery of DRiWATER gelatinous hydrating substrate to controllably deliver water and nutrients to plant tissue. For example, certain elements and micro / macro-elements found in fertilizers can be integrated into DRiWATER gel ؛ but only with ه: ا: specialized cNmkiues products used to control the reduced elements would benefit the plants. The following nutrients can be combined with DRiWATER at the percentage combinations shown to maintain gel viscosity and to provide ؛ optimal results to the plant.

For example, as previously discussed, a well known plant hormone is auxin IAA. Other auxins include, but are not limited to IBA, NAA, 2,4-D, 2,4-DB, etc. IAA is a natural auxin known to improve rooting and protect against activity. high salt. Since enzymes and light degrade this auxin it is

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PC / US2OO7 / O13402 impractical to work with. However, a mdol-3-butyric (A ؛) (ai 0 بيع لا composes which illiterates IAA in several ways. The difference is that IBA is convenient to work with and will not degrade easily. As further discussed in the experiment below, the concentration of IBA at a range of 0.00001٥ / ٠ to 0.0003٠ / ٥ by weight of the weight of the water being used improves rooting and protects against. the high activity of plant salt, while not destroying the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel.

cytokinins؟ (kkinetin, zeatin, etc.) are another well-known group of plant hormones which are growth regulators. More specifically, kkinetin helps in cell division in various plants and in yeast. Kkinetin (anion or cation in an aqueous solution depending on the pH) is known to increase cell division and delay senescence in plants, but only in the presence of auxin. Therefore it would be beneficial to include an auxin with kkinetin in the formulation. As discussed in addition in the experiment below,) a kkinetin concentration at a range of 0.00001% to 0.0001٠ / ο by weight of the weight of the water being used increases cell division and retards senescence plants, while not destroying the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel.

Gibberellic acid (GA3) (anion in aqueous solution depending on pH) is the most exceptional of the plant growth promoting metabolites in a group of plant hormones called gibberellins (GA3, GA4, GA7, etc. ). Gibberelic acid is particularly beneficial for new seedling growth and promoting seed germination. All of the liormones mentioned above are highly active at physiologically low levels and although they are independently beneficial, in combination they have an additive, or in some cases a synergistic effect. As further discussed in the experiment below, the concentration of GA3 at a range of 0.00001٥ / ο to 0.0003٥ / ٠ by weight of the weight of water being used improves young plant growth and germination. seeds while not destroying the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel.

It is seen that in the present invention, auxins other than IBA, gibberelic acid composes of other gibberellins, and cytokinins other than kkinetin can be used, as long as the concentration does not destroy the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel.

As previously stated, the preservatives help in preserving the viscosity of the DRiWAlER gel as well as helping to protect the gel from degradation by microorganisms. Preservatives can be selected from sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and acetic acid, but are not specifically limited to the above. Research in the DRiWATER laboratory has shown that acetic acid will slow down the degradation of the gel in the soil. This is done by acetic acid acting as ur. This is another desirable feature of the above additions. Observing the composition of the present invention, such as potassium bate benzoate, but not limited to these preservatives, the rate of preserving, adding sodium COI and liquefaction can be further controlled. A combination of two preservatives is required: one to control mold, one to control bacterial activity although there may be some activity of each to sets of microorganisms. The concentration of preservative celiac can range from 0.01% to 0.3% of the weight of the water being used while not destroying the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel.

By adding a surfactant to the composition of the present invention, such as sodium sesquicarbonate, but not limited to this surfactant, the penetration of water into the soil is improved. The surfactant can be sodium sesquicarbonate or any other surfactant which is not harmful to the environment and which is compatible. The surfactant concentration at a range of 0.0905% to 0.005٥ / ٠ by weight of the weight of the water being used improves young plant growth and seed germination while not destroying the viscosity of the DRiWATER gel.

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An example of the invention is given hereinafter by way of illustration and is not intended to be in any way a limitation of the invention, as several variations thereof are possible without to depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Example 1:

As an example, the composition of the present invention according to the preferred embodiment may comprise: 246.58g of water, 5.04g of sodium carboxymethylcellulose, o.378g of aluminum sulfate, 0.1008g of sodium benzoate, O , 1OO8g of potassium sorbate, o, 423g of zinc sulfate, O, OO15mg of other plant growth regulators and O, O126g of sodium sesquicarbonate. This formulation combination yields a 9oz DRiWA R gel pack with added zinc acetate, plant growth regulators, preservatives, and surfactant. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a mixture of the following in weight percent: 97.6% water, 2.0٥ / ٥ ؛ CMC sodium, 0.15٥ / ٥ aluminum sulphate, 0.04% sodium benzoate, 0.04% potassium sorbate, 0.237% zinc acetate, 0.00009٥ / ο ckinetine, 0, 00004٥/٥ from IBA, 0.00003٥ / ٥ from GA3 and 0.005٥ / ٥ from sodium sesquicarbonate. DRiWATER gel with zinc, acetic acid, plant growth regulators, preservatives and surfactant is beneficial because it waters, provides nutrition, and promotes the development and growth of plants on a base continuous release time and ؛ improves the penetration of water into the soil. the amount and type of zinc, acetic acid, and other plant growth regulators may vary depending on the conditions of a particular species of plant.

Table 1 shows examples of the present invention according to different embodiments.

<td></td><td>CMC</td><td>Alum.</td><td>Sodium benzoate</td><td>Potassium sorbate</td><td>Zinc Acetate</td><td>Growth regulators</td><td>Surfactant</td>

<td></td><td></td><td>(Ib)</td><td>(Ib)</td><td>(Ib)</td><td>(Ib)</td><td>(oz)</td><td>(Ib)</td>

<td>ئ</td><td> 400</td><td> 30</td><td> 4</td><td> 4</td><td> 14</td><td> 0,5</td><td> ٩</td>

<td> 2.500</td><td> 200</td><td> 20</td><td> 2</td><td> 2</td><td> 32</td><td> 1,0</td><td> 0,5</td>

<td> 2.500</td><td> 132</td><td> 13,2</td><td> 6</td><td> 6</td><td> 48</td><td> 1,5</td><td> 0,1</td>

<td> 2.500</td><td> 300</td><td> 25</td><td> 8</td><td> 8</td><td> 32</td><td> 0,75</td><td> 0,75</td>

<td> 2.500</td><td> 350</td><td> 27,5</td><td> 2</td><td> 2</td><td> 48</td><td> 0,90</td><td> 0,90</td>

For example, Gibbeelic Acid (GA3) regulates growth: applying a very low concentration can have a profound effect. Indole-3-butyric acid is particularly effective in initiating roots, stems and leaves.

Although the process, composition and methods of the present invention have been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to this invention. these embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as set out in the claims. Accordingly, the description should be taken as an illustration and not as a restriction.

According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for delivering dry ingredients to the point of application and adding water at that time. The dry ingredients were poured into the desired size container in exact proportions. Citric acid and baking soda have been added, in dry form, in specific amounts compared to dry ingredients. The ingredients were mixed by shaking the container. Water has been added in proportion to the dry ingredients, the chemical reaction between baking soda and citric acid mixes the ingredients together and forms a semi ferine gel. This method works well for volumes up to a quart / liter which

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Satio ^ of ^ now ine ؛ éa ؛ ^ o ^ j this ^ ode d ؛ is a good size for the application. Se of composition can provide ؛ add the baking soda and citric acid to the mixture in a manner suitable for the present invention as dry ingredients. It will be appreciated that the actual ingredient percentages will vary depending on the desired gel. Below is a table of materials and percentage variations.

<td>CMC</td><td>Alum.</td><td>Sodium benzoate</td><td>Potassium sorbate</td><td>Zinc Sulphate</td><td>Growth regulators</td><td>Surfactant</td><td>Citric acid</td><td>Sodium bicarbonate</td>

<td> 0.006-3%</td><td>0.1-0.3% نم 1 1</td><td> 0.01-0.3%</td><td> 0.01-0.3%</td><td> .006-.7.2%</td><td> 0.00001-</td><td> 0.0025-</td><td> .22-.44%</td><td> 0.15-0.33/»</td>

<td></td><td> . .</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td> 0.00003%</td><td> 0.006</td><td></td><td></td>