Root growth barrier and method

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2001-10-29

2010-10-12

Nguyen, Son T. (Department: 3643)

Plant husbandry

Root trainer, or barrier

C047S032800, C047S065800, C047S073000

Reexamination Certificate

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07810275

ABSTRACT:
A root growth barrier and method for use with transplantable plants is provided. The barrier is a bilayer, comprising an inner layer of a root-tip-trapping material bonded to an outer layer of a root-impenetrable material. The inner layer faces the roots of a plant and serves to trap root tips to promote root branching. When a black or dark-colored inner layer is bonded to a white or light colored reflective outer layer, soil temperatures are lower and water retention is promoted. Such a barrier may be used as a freestanding container for plants or be manufactured into preformed rolls for use in plant pots and containers.

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