Encapsulated earthworm cocoons

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1991-07-19

1992-07-07

Locker, Howard J.

Plant husbandry

Coated or impregnated seed, method or apparatus

47 58, 47DIG9, 71 6402, 71 6407, 71 6409, 111200, 111900, 111915, 111916, 111917, 427 4, A01C 106, A01C 2100, A01G 506, A01N 100

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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.

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