Fertilizer Arrangement

Simple SummaryContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.

This patent describes a fertilizer system where essential nutrients are embedded within a flexible, biodegradable carrier material, shaped as boards, strips, wires, or ropes. Unlike traditional granular or liquid fertilizers, these flexible fertilizer forms can be precisely placed in the soil—such as between crop rows or near roots—to continuously provide nutrients, minimize loss from leaching, runoff, or volatilization, and enhance the crop's nutrient uptake efficiency. The carrier material can include organic polymers, reinforcement fibers, and may be optimized for controlled nutrient release.

Use CasesContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.

• Targeted fertilization of field crops in rows (row crops) for efficient nutrient delivery.
• Application in greenhouse or potted plant cultivation by custom-cutting and placing fertilizer wires or boards in soil.
• Sustainable fertilization in areas prone to nutrient leaching or runoff (e.g. sandy or sloped fields).
• Use in specialty or high-value crop cultivation requiring precise nutrient management.
• Fertilizing rice fields with floating or suspended fertilizer carriers to optimize nutrient uptake.
• Reducing environmental pollution from agriculture by minimizing fertilizer loss to groundwater and surface waters.

BenefitsContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.

• Precise and localized nutrient delivery directly to plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake.
• Significant reduction in nutrient losses from leaching, volatilization, and surface runoff compared to conventional fertilizers.
• Biodegradable, flexible carriers improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
• Capability to tailor nutrient composition and release profiles for specific crops or soil conditions.
• Reduction of labor and machine emissions as only a single targeted application may be sufficient for an entire growing season.
• Potential for adding plant-beneficial microbes or protective agents within the fertilizer carrier for holistic crop health.

Technical Classifications (CPCs)

Inventors & Applicants

Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a fertilizer arrangement containing at least nutrients or nutrient sources and characterized in that it consists of a flexible carrier material or a composition of different carrier materials having flexible properties and is in the form of boards, tracks, wires and/or ropes. The invention also relates to a method for producing the fertilizer arrangement and to a method for fertilizing plants, in particular plants in row cultures, which is characterized by using the fertilizer arrangement according to the invention.