Systems for the control and use of fluids and particles

Planting – Liquid or gas soil treatment

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C111S127000, C111S173000, C111S174000, C111S200000, C111S905000, C111S917000, C198S657000

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11109398

ABSTRACT:
The configuration of a feedstock material is controlled by bringing it into contact with at least a first gas moving against it at a location with an area and thickness of the feedstock liquid that forms drops or fibers of a selected size. In one embodiment, drops of agricultural input materials are formed for spraying on agricultural fields. In another embodiment, nanofibers of materials such as chitosan or metals are formed. In another embodiment seeds are planted with gel.

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