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- Photosynthetic organisms use pigments to absorb light energy, which they subsequently convert into chemical energy for food via photosynthesis. Plants and certain other photosynthetic organisms contain several pigments. Each pigment absorbs light concentrated at specific wavelengths. The absorption of energy from light promotes vegetative growth. Red light is absorbed to a lesser degree than blue light. Red light promotes flowering and budding of plants and provides energy that is converted into food.
- Chlorophyll is a primary pigment found in many photosynthetic organisms. Chlorophyll-a, C 55 H 72 O 5 N 4 Mg, is a dominant pigment occurring in all photosynthetic organisms except photosynthetic bacteria. Chlorophyll-a exhibits a green color and absorbs mostly blue and red light, with absorption peaks at 430 nm and 662 nm. Absorption peaks represent the wavelengths of light energy that are absorbed at the greatest magnitude by the absorbing medium. Thus, out of all of the colors on the electromagnetic spectrum, chlorophyll-a absorbs blue (430 nm) and red (662 nm) light at the greatest magnitude.
- Chlorophyll-b C 55 H 70 O 6 N 4 Mg, is a pigment found in all plants, green algae and some prokaryotes. Chlorophyll-b is blue-green in color with absorption peaks at 453 nm and 642 nm, which similarly to chlorophyll-a, represent blue and red light waves, respectively.
- Carotenoids are another family of pigments found in plants, which appear red, yellow or orange in color. Carotenoids are accessory pigments in plants and work as adjuvant absorbers of light, by extending the range of wavelengths over which light can drive photosynthesis. The energy carotenoids absorb from light is transferred to the chlorophyll, which then uses the light energy in photosynthesis. In the fall, when chlorophyll is no longer present in leaves, carotenoids exist for a time. The presence of carotenoids without chlorophyll makes leaves appear yellow. Eventually, leaves that lack chlorophyll for an extended period of time will die.
- One of the most important carotenoids used in photosynthetic organisms is Beta-carotene, C 40 H 56 .
- the third major pigment in some plants is anthocyanins, which exhibit a red color and are seen in the fall. Anthocyanins form when concentrated sugars react with light and certain proteins in cell sap. Without this combination, the plant leaf dies when chlorophyll is no longer being produced by the plant.
- Yellow pigments work in a similar fashion to red pigments, but because they are closer to green on the electromagnetic spectrum, yellow pigments do not block as much solar energy. Thus, when yellow pigments are applied to plants, the plants die more slowly than they would with the application of red pigments. Plants and other organisms that are not green will respond in a similar fashion with different pigments.
- the present method relates to more efficient and less expensive means to alter growth in photosynthetic organisms, such as plants, algae, and certain bacteria, by applying non-toxic, pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism.
- pigmented matter may include, but are not limited to, compounds that have been derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals, including: vegetable dyes, food coloring, and plant pigments such as chlorophyll, carotenoids, or flavonoids.
- FIG. 1 shows the specific effects that different pigments have on photosynthetic activity after being provided to green plants.
- FIG. 2 shows the chemical compounds of certain food colorings, which can be provided to photosynthetic organisms to alter photosynthetic activity.
- FIG. 3 shows the visible results observed when various pigments were applied to green plants in a natural light setting.
- FIG. 4 shows the visible results observed when various pigments were applied to green plants in a fluorescent light setting.
- FIG. 5 shows the visible results observed when blue and green pigments were applied to grass.
- FIG. 6 shows the visible results observed when red pigments were applied to weeds and green pigments were applied to leafy plants.
- the present method involves the application of pigmented matter, alone or in combination with other agents or substances, to photosynthetic organisms.
- This application can work to enhance or reduce absorption of certain wavelengths of light, which, in turn, enhances or reduces photosynthetic activity.
- Photosynthetic activity is a measurement of the light absorption efficiency of the plant, which in turn affects the amount of energy produced by photosynthesis. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , providing blue and green pigments to green plants enhances photosynthetic activity in the plant by enabling the plant to absorb light energy at a greater magnitude, which in turn increases the output of chemical energy produced by the plant.
- the increase of photosynthetic activity in a plant will cause a number of changes in the plant's physical appearance, including but not limited to, a faster growth rate, more robust leaves and stems, heartier leaves and stems, and firmer leaves and stems, and may deepen the color of the leaves and stems of a plant.
- the method of providing blue and green pigments to green plants may be used in place of conventional fertilizers. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 , one plant with multiple branches was separated and each branch was placed in one of four cups of water. Each of the four cups contained 6 drops of either red, yellow, green, or blue pigment (one pigment per cup) mixed into the water. The cups were then placed on a table about 6 feet from a sliding glass door, which served as its main light source.
- the cups were lined up next to each other, perpendicular to the light source with red placed closest to the window, then yellow, green, and the blue cup being the farthest from the window. Over a period of 7 days, the branches that were placed in the cups with blue and green pigment were observed to be more robust, with a deeper green, and more taught, thicker, and firmer leaves on palpation.
- pigments may be added to green plants to reduce photosynthetic activity, as shown in FIG. 1 .
- adding red pigment to a green plant effectively blocks light absorption by the plant, which in turn reduces or inhibits photosynthetic activity, causing the plant to eventually die.
- yellow and black pigments reduce or prevent photosynthetic activity in green plants.
- a variation of red, yellow and black pigments, among others may be applied to green plants in place of conventional herbicides and pesticides.
- branches that were placed in cups of yellow and red pigment were observed to develop drying, wilting stems and leaves over a period of seven days. Further, as shown in FIG.
- FIG. 4 shows the results observed when multiple branches of a plant were separated and placed into 6 cups of water, each with 6 drops of either red, yellow, orange, green, blue or purple pigment mixed into 12 ounces of water.
- the cups were placed on a counter top under artificial fluorescent light with a dark curtain covering any access to natural sunlight. Over a period of 5 days, all 6 branches appeared to be wilting.
- fluorescent light lacks many of the red and blue light wavelengths that are found in natural sunlight.
- the plants receiving the blue and green pigments that would normally thrive under natural sunlight could not thrive because there were no blue and red light wavelengths available to be absorbed for photosynthetic enhancement.
- Conventional fertilizers work by improving the fertility of the soil in which a plant grows, thus allowing the plant to absorb more nutrients than it would under normal circumstances. The end result is a healthier, and potentially larger plant.
- a method of using non-toxic, pigmented matter to enhance plant growth may be used in place of those conventional fertilizers to produce similar growth-enhancing effects.
- One embodiment of the method involves application of growth-enhancing pigmented matter, such as various shades of blue and green matter, which, whether alone or in combination with other agents or substances, can enhance photosynthetic activity.
- Another embodiment of the method involves application of growth-inhibiting pigmented matter, such as various shades of red, yellow and black, either alone or in combination with other agents or substances, which reduce or inhibit photosynthetic activity.
- These embodiments of the present method do not exclude adjuvants, such as enzymes.
- food coloring may include but is not limited to FD&C Blue No. 1 (C 37 H 34 N 2 Na 2 O 9 S 3 ), FD&C Red No. 3 (C 20 H 6 I 4 Na 2 O 5 ), FD&C Red No. 40 (C 18 H 14 N 2 Na 2 O 8 S 2 ), and/or FD&C Yellow No. 5 (C 16 H 9 N 4 Na 3 O 9 S 2 ).
- the present method further contemplates that food color dyes may be appropriately mixed.
- food color dyes may be appropriately mixed.
- FD&C Yellow No. 5 can be mixed with FD&C Red. No. 40 in a 3:1 ratio, respectively, to create an orange color.
- food color dye and dye mixtures can be concentrated or diluted, depending on the plant, soil, weather conditions, and/or desired outcome, among other factors.
- a single dye, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 may be diluted by at least 1% with water (for example, a single dye may be diluted by 1%, 10%, 20%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 75%, 80%, 90%, or 99% with water).
- the method would involve spraying the leaves and/or stem of the plant with the pigmented matter.
- This method may be carried out through the use of a pigmented solution or liquid suspension, which is then sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle) directly onto the leaves and/or stem of the photosynthetic organism.
- Another such method may involve wiping the leaves and/or stem of the plant with the pigmented matter.
- This method may be carried out through the use of a pigmented solution, gel, dust, or powder, and may be applied by hand, or via a mechanical device.
- Another such method may involve spraying the soil with the pigmented matter. This method may be carried out through the use of a pigmented solution or liquid suspension, which is then sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle) directly onto the soil in which the photosynthetic organism grows.
- Another method may involve irrigating the soil with a pigmented solution. This method may be carried out by first dissolving the pigmented matter into water, and then applying the resulting pigmented solution to the soil through various irrigation devices.
- One such irrigation device may be sprinkler system.
- Another such irrigation device may include pipes or porous tubing placed below the ground, which operate under lower pressure and release the pigmented solution into the soil at a desired rate.
- Another method may involve soaking the seeds of plants in a pigmented solution.
- This method may be carried out by first preparing a solution of pigmented matter, which may include a food coloring diluted with water to a desired concentration. Next, a bowl, basin, or other container is filled with the pigmented solution, and the plant seeds are placed in the solution for a desired period of time before planting.
- the period of soaking time depends on the type of seed being used, and can range anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours. For example, larger seeds with harder shells may be soaked for longer periods of time, while smaller seeds with softer shells may be soaked for shorter periods.
- Another method may involve injecting the pigmented matter as a liquid suspension or solution into the soil in which the plant or other organism is growing.
- This method may be carried out using a probe or injection pipe.
- the probe or injection pipe may be inserted directly into the target soil through mechanical means, such as through the use of a drill.
- the probe or injection pipe may then inject the pigmented solution, which is fed from a supply tank, into the surrounding soil.
- the composition of the pigmented solution used may for example, be blue food dye mixed with water in a 3:1 ratio, respectively.
- Another method may involve mixing pigmented matter with other agents, such as fertilizers, vitamins, or other plant nutrients.
- This method may be carried out by soaking the fertilizer, vitamins or other plant nutrients in a pigmented solution for desired period of time. For example, 6-12 hour soak may be appropriate for more porous fertilizers, vitamins or nutrients, while a longer, 24-hour soak may be appropriate for less porous fertilizers, vitamins or nutrients.
- the fertilizer, vitamin, or nutrient may be sprayed onto the soil, leaves and/or stem, inserted directly into the soil, or be dissolved in water, which is then applied to the soil in which the plant is growing.
- Another method may involve adding a pigmented liquid, such as blue or green food coloring, or a pigmented solution, to shredded or cut up material for example, shredded newspaper, straw or plastic.
- a pigmented liquid such as blue or green food coloring, or a pigmented solution
- food coloring is applied to shredded newspaper, and the resulting colored newspaper is used to cover newly planted seeds to protect them from certain growth-disruptive environmental conditions, such as wind, heavy rain, or animal activity. Further, both the nutrients in the paper and the food coloring will seep into the ground, seeds, and roots after water is applied via rainfall or mechanical watering methods.
- Another method may involve mixing pigmented matter with an adhesive, such as glue.
- the pigmented matter may be mixed with a base liquid adhesive to create a solution or liquid suspension, which may then be applied to the plant or organism by spraying the solution directly onto the soil in which the plant grows, or directly onto plant leaves and/or stem.
- Another method may involve applying an adhesive or adhesive-solution by itself to the plant directly or onto the soil in which the plant grows. This method may be carried out for example, by spraying the adhesive onto the soil, or leaves and/or stem of a plant and subsequently spraying on a pigmented solution. This method will ensure that any pigmented matter provided will properly adhere to the plant or soil.
- Another method may involve diluting pigmented matter in alcohol, with or without other agents or substances.
- the pigmented alcohol solution may then be sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle) directly onto the soil, or onto the leaves and/or stem of the plant.
- the present method may be applied to other organisms that rely on photosynthesis for growth, such as algae and certain bacteria that grow in water.
- Application of the pigmented matter to such organisms may be achieved by various methods.
- One such method may involve preparing a pigmented solution or liquid suspension, which is then sprayed onto photosynthetic bacteria or algae growing in water.
- the pigmented solution may be mixed with a surfactant, to ensure proper diffusion of the solution in water.
- the solution may then be sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle), directly onto the algae or bacteria that grow on or near the surface of the water.
- Another such method may involve injecting a pigmented solution or liquid suspension into water in which photosynthetic bacteria or algae is growing.
- the pigmented solution may be mixed with a surfactant, to ensure proper diffusion of the solution in water.
- the solution may then be injected directly into the water in which the algae or bacteria grow.
- Another method may involve immersing photosynthetic bacteria or algae in a pigmented solution. This method may be carried out by first preparing a solution of pigmented matter, which may include a food coloring diluted with water to a desired concentration. Next, a bowl, basin or other container is filled with the pigmented solution, and the target algae or bacteria are immersed in the solution for a period of 12-48 hours.
- a solution of pigmented matter which may include a food coloring diluted with water to a desired concentration.
- a bowl, basin or other container is filled with the pigmented solution, and the target algae or bacteria are immersed in the solution for a period of 12-48 hours.
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Abstract
A method for enhancing or reducing photosynthetic activity, wherein non-toxic, pigmented matter is applied to a photosynthetic organism. Depending on the composition of the pigmented matter, the method will have the effect of enhancing, reducing, or inhibiting photosynthetic activity.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/104,797 filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Jan. 18, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
- Conventional fertilizers and pesticides do not capture or block the energy of the sun. Further, use of conventional fertilizers and pesticides contaminate our drinking water supply and adversely affect ecosystems and wildlife in the areas where they are applied and, more extensively, through runoff. Certain cancers and reproductive problems are related to the use of fertilizers and pesticides. As a result, states are now incentivizing greener lawn care to reduce pollution from runoff Thus, there is a need for a process to enhance or inhibit plant growth, similar to conventional fertilizers and pesticides, but without the adverse effects.
- Presently, there are no fertilizers or pesticides that implement non-toxic, pigmented matter to alter photosynthetic activity without adversely affecting the environment. While there are organic fertilizers and pesticides available on the market, none of them are both organic and make use of the sun's renewable energy.
- Photosynthetic organisms use pigments to absorb light energy, which they subsequently convert into chemical energy for food via photosynthesis. Plants and certain other photosynthetic organisms contain several pigments. Each pigment absorbs light concentrated at specific wavelengths. The absorption of energy from light promotes vegetative growth. Red light is absorbed to a lesser degree than blue light. Red light promotes flowering and budding of plants and provides energy that is converted into food.
- Chlorophyll is a primary pigment found in many photosynthetic organisms. Chlorophyll-a, C55H72O5N4Mg, is a dominant pigment occurring in all photosynthetic organisms except photosynthetic bacteria. Chlorophyll-a exhibits a green color and absorbs mostly blue and red light, with absorption peaks at 430 nm and 662 nm. Absorption peaks represent the wavelengths of light energy that are absorbed at the greatest magnitude by the absorbing medium. Thus, out of all of the colors on the electromagnetic spectrum, chlorophyll-a absorbs blue (430 nm) and red (662 nm) light at the greatest magnitude. Chlorophyll-b, C55H70O6N4Mg, is a pigment found in all plants, green algae and some prokaryotes. Chlorophyll-b is blue-green in color with absorption peaks at 453 nm and 642 nm, which similarly to chlorophyll-a, represent blue and red light waves, respectively.
- Carotenoids are another family of pigments found in plants, which appear red, yellow or orange in color. Carotenoids are accessory pigments in plants and work as adjuvant absorbers of light, by extending the range of wavelengths over which light can drive photosynthesis. The energy carotenoids absorb from light is transferred to the chlorophyll, which then uses the light energy in photosynthesis. In the fall, when chlorophyll is no longer present in leaves, carotenoids exist for a time. The presence of carotenoids without chlorophyll makes leaves appear yellow. Eventually, leaves that lack chlorophyll for an extended period of time will die. One of the most important carotenoids used in photosynthetic organisms is Beta-carotene, C40H56.
- The third major pigment in some plants is anthocyanins, which exhibit a red color and are seen in the fall. Anthocyanins form when concentrated sugars react with light and certain proteins in cell sap. Without this combination, the plant leaf dies when chlorophyll is no longer being produced by the plant.
- On their own, land plants convert only about 2% to 4% of the available sunlight into glucose through the process of photosynthesis. As the density of certain pigments in plants increases, wavelengths of light are absorbed more efficiently and at a greater magnitude. Adding green pigment to green leaves increases the density of the green pigment in the leaves, which in turn increases light absorption. For example, plants that commonly grow in the shade have increased relative concentrations of green pigments, so they can more efficiently harvest sunlight at low light levels. In contrast, adding red or certain other pigments to green plants prevents the plant from absorbing solar energy at the wavelengths it needs for photosynthesis, thus reducing or inhibiting photosynthetic activity. Yellow pigments work in a similar fashion to red pigments, but because they are closer to green on the electromagnetic spectrum, yellow pigments do not block as much solar energy. Thus, when yellow pigments are applied to plants, the plants die more slowly than they would with the application of red pigments. Plants and other organisms that are not green will respond in a similar fashion with different pigments.
- The present method relates to more efficient and less expensive means to alter growth in photosynthetic organisms, such as plants, algae, and certain bacteria, by applying non-toxic, pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism. Examples of such pigmented matter may include, but are not limited to, compounds that have been derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals, including: vegetable dyes, food coloring, and plant pigments such as chlorophyll, carotenoids, or flavonoids.
- It is an object of the present method to provide a solution to the human health and environmental problems associated with conventional fertilizers and pesticides used on lawns and on farms, as well as other places. It is another object of the present method to provide a simple, inexpensive solution to enhance crop growth internationally by providing a second use of existing product, such as food colorings, where the food colorings may be, but are not limited to, liquid, powder, gel, or pellet form. It is yet another object of the present invention to change or deepen the colors of flowers, fruits and vegetables by facilitating targeted photosynthesis with biologically safe and environment-friendly pigmented matter, such as food colorings for example, where the enzyme would be used as part of the product.
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FIG. 1 shows the specific effects that different pigments have on photosynthetic activity after being provided to green plants. -
FIG. 2 shows the chemical compounds of certain food colorings, which can be provided to photosynthetic organisms to alter photosynthetic activity. -
FIG. 3 shows the visible results observed when various pigments were applied to green plants in a natural light setting. -
FIG. 4 shows the visible results observed when various pigments were applied to green plants in a fluorescent light setting. -
FIG. 5 shows the visible results observed when blue and green pigments were applied to grass. -
FIG. 6 shows the visible results observed when red pigments were applied to weeds and green pigments were applied to leafy plants. - The present method involves the application of pigmented matter, alone or in combination with other agents or substances, to photosynthetic organisms. This application can work to enhance or reduce absorption of certain wavelengths of light, which, in turn, enhances or reduces photosynthetic activity. Photosynthetic activity is a measurement of the light absorption efficiency of the plant, which in turn affects the amount of energy produced by photosynthesis. For example, as shown in
FIG. 1 , providing blue and green pigments to green plants enhances photosynthetic activity in the plant by enabling the plant to absorb light energy at a greater magnitude, which in turn increases the output of chemical energy produced by the plant. The increase of photosynthetic activity in a plant will cause a number of changes in the plant's physical appearance, including but not limited to, a faster growth rate, more robust leaves and stems, heartier leaves and stems, and firmer leaves and stems, and may deepen the color of the leaves and stems of a plant. Thus, the method of providing blue and green pigments to green plants may be used in place of conventional fertilizers. For example, as shown inFIG. 3 , one plant with multiple branches was separated and each branch was placed in one of four cups of water. Each of the four cups contained 6 drops of either red, yellow, green, or blue pigment (one pigment per cup) mixed into the water. The cups were then placed on a table about 6 feet from a sliding glass door, which served as its main light source. The cups were lined up next to each other, perpendicular to the light source with red placed closest to the window, then yellow, green, and the blue cup being the farthest from the window. Over a period of 7 days, the branches that were placed in the cups with blue and green pigment were observed to be more robust, with a deeper green, and more taught, thicker, and firmer leaves on palpation. - Similarly, as shown in
FIG. 5 , a gallon of highly diluted green pigment in water was applied to a 6-inch by 6-inch area of grass during the winter months in the Mid Atlantic region, and observed after 7 days, and again after 14 days. At the end of the 7 and 14-day periods, the grass was observed to have remained green and appeared slightly heartier than before the application of the green pigment. Further, as shown inFIG. 6 , when a 100% concentration of green pigment was applied directly to the leaves of a leafy plant, the plant was observed to be thriving after 14 days. - Other pigments may be added to green plants to reduce photosynthetic activity, as shown in
FIG. 1 . For example, adding red pigment to a green plant effectively blocks light absorption by the plant, which in turn reduces or inhibits photosynthetic activity, causing the plant to eventually die. Similarly, yellow and black pigments reduce or prevent photosynthetic activity in green plants. Thus, a variation of red, yellow and black pigments, among others, may be applied to green plants in place of conventional herbicides and pesticides. Thus, as shown inFIG. 3 , branches that were placed in cups of yellow and red pigment were observed to develop drying, wilting stems and leaves over a period of seven days. Further, as shown inFIG. 6 , when 100% red pigment was applied directly to the leaves of an aggressive weed with an expanse of >12 inches during the summer months in the Mid Atlantic region. After a period of 7 days, the weed leaves showed significant wilting, and after the 14-day mark, the weed was almost completely dead. -
FIG. 4 shows the results observed when multiple branches of a plant were separated and placed into 6 cups of water, each with 6 drops of either red, yellow, orange, green, blue or purple pigment mixed into 12 ounces of water. The cups were placed on a counter top under artificial fluorescent light with a dark curtain covering any access to natural sunlight. Over a period of 5 days, all 6 branches appeared to be wilting. These results are consistent with the use of fluorescent light instead of natural sunlight. This is because fluorescent light lacks many of the red and blue light wavelengths that are found in natural sunlight. As a result, the plants receiving the blue and green pigments that would normally thrive under natural sunlight, could not thrive because there were no blue and red light wavelengths available to be absorbed for photosynthetic enhancement. - The process of inhibiting or enhancing plant growth has been used for centuries as a way to increase or decrease crop and plant yield in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. Currently, pesticides and herbicides are used to inhibit growth and kill plants and weeds that would otherwise decimate target plants and crops through competition for space and nutrients. By killing these competitive plants and weeds, the target plants and crops are able to thrive. A method of using non-toxic, pigmented matter to inhibit plant growth in a similar fashion may be used in place of those conventional pesticides and herbicides to produce the same growth-inhibiting effect. Likewise, fertilizers are used to enhance growth in target plants and crops, a desired outcome in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. Conventional fertilizers work by improving the fertility of the soil in which a plant grows, thus allowing the plant to absorb more nutrients than it would under normal circumstances. The end result is a healthier, and potentially larger plant. A method of using non-toxic, pigmented matter to enhance plant growth may be used in place of those conventional fertilizers to produce similar growth-enhancing effects.
- One embodiment of the method involves application of growth-enhancing pigmented matter, such as various shades of blue and green matter, which, whether alone or in combination with other agents or substances, can enhance photosynthetic activity. Another embodiment of the method involves application of growth-inhibiting pigmented matter, such as various shades of red, yellow and black, either alone or in combination with other agents or substances, which reduce or inhibit photosynthetic activity. These embodiments of the present method do not exclude adjuvants, such as enzymes.
- One example of such a pigmented matter is food coloring, where food coloring may include but is not limited to FD&C Blue No. 1 (C37H34N2Na2O9S3), FD&C Red No. 3 (C20H6I4Na2O5), FD&C Red No. 40 (C18H14N2Na2O8S2), and/or FD&C Yellow No. 5 (C16H9N4Na3O9S2).
- The present method further contemplates that food color dyes may be appropriately mixed. For example, FD&C Yellow No. 5 can be mixed with FD&C Red. No. 40 in a 3:1 ratio, respectively, to create an orange color. Moreover, food color dye and dye mixtures can be concentrated or diluted, depending on the plant, soil, weather conditions, and/or desired outcome, among other factors. In one non-limiting example, a single dye, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 may be diluted by at least 1% with water (for example, a single dye may be diluted by 1%, 10%, 20%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 75%, 80%, 90%, or 99% with water).
- Application of such pigmented matter can be achieved through various methods. In one preferred embodiment, the method would involve spraying the leaves and/or stem of the plant with the pigmented matter. This method may be carried out through the use of a pigmented solution or liquid suspension, which is then sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle) directly onto the leaves and/or stem of the photosynthetic organism.
- Another such method may involve wiping the leaves and/or stem of the plant with the pigmented matter. This method may be carried out through the use of a pigmented solution, gel, dust, or powder, and may be applied by hand, or via a mechanical device.
- Another such method may involve spraying the soil with the pigmented matter. This method may be carried out through the use of a pigmented solution or liquid suspension, which is then sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle) directly onto the soil in which the photosynthetic organism grows.
- Another method may involve irrigating the soil with a pigmented solution. This method may be carried out by first dissolving the pigmented matter into water, and then applying the resulting pigmented solution to the soil through various irrigation devices. One such irrigation device may be sprinkler system. Another such irrigation device may include pipes or porous tubing placed below the ground, which operate under lower pressure and release the pigmented solution into the soil at a desired rate.
- Another method may involve soaking the seeds of plants in a pigmented solution. This method may be carried out by first preparing a solution of pigmented matter, which may include a food coloring diluted with water to a desired concentration. Next, a bowl, basin, or other container is filled with the pigmented solution, and the plant seeds are placed in the solution for a desired period of time before planting. The period of soaking time depends on the type of seed being used, and can range anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours. For example, larger seeds with harder shells may be soaked for longer periods of time, while smaller seeds with softer shells may be soaked for shorter periods.
- Another method may involve injecting the pigmented matter as a liquid suspension or solution into the soil in which the plant or other organism is growing. This method may be carried out using a probe or injection pipe. The probe or injection pipe may be inserted directly into the target soil through mechanical means, such as through the use of a drill. The probe or injection pipe may then inject the pigmented solution, which is fed from a supply tank, into the surrounding soil. The composition of the pigmented solution used may for example, be blue food dye mixed with water in a 3:1 ratio, respectively.
- Another method may involve mixing pigmented matter with other agents, such as fertilizers, vitamins, or other plant nutrients. This method may be carried out by soaking the fertilizer, vitamins or other plant nutrients in a pigmented solution for desired period of time. For example, 6-12 hour soak may be appropriate for more porous fertilizers, vitamins or nutrients, while a longer, 24-hour soak may be appropriate for less porous fertilizers, vitamins or nutrients. After the soaking period is complete, the fertilizer, vitamin, or nutrient may be sprayed onto the soil, leaves and/or stem, inserted directly into the soil, or be dissolved in water, which is then applied to the soil in which the plant is growing.
- Another method may involve adding a pigmented liquid, such as blue or green food coloring, or a pigmented solution, to shredded or cut up material for example, shredded newspaper, straw or plastic. In one embodiment of this method, food coloring is applied to shredded newspaper, and the resulting colored newspaper is used to cover newly planted seeds to protect them from certain growth-disruptive environmental conditions, such as wind, heavy rain, or animal activity. Further, both the nutrients in the paper and the food coloring will seep into the ground, seeds, and roots after water is applied via rainfall or mechanical watering methods.
- Another method may involve mixing pigmented matter with an adhesive, such as glue. The pigmented matter may be mixed with a base liquid adhesive to create a solution or liquid suspension, which may then be applied to the plant or organism by spraying the solution directly onto the soil in which the plant grows, or directly onto plant leaves and/or stem.
- Another method may involve applying an adhesive or adhesive-solution by itself to the plant directly or onto the soil in which the plant grows. This method may be carried out for example, by spraying the adhesive onto the soil, or leaves and/or stem of a plant and subsequently spraying on a pigmented solution. This method will ensure that any pigmented matter provided will properly adhere to the plant or soil.
- Another method may involve diluting pigmented matter in alcohol, with or without other agents or substances. The pigmented alcohol solution may then be sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle) directly onto the soil, or onto the leaves and/or stem of the plant.
- Finally, the present method may be applied to other organisms that rely on photosynthesis for growth, such as algae and certain bacteria that grow in water. Application of the pigmented matter to such organisms may be achieved by various methods.
- One such method may involve preparing a pigmented solution or liquid suspension, which is then sprayed onto photosynthetic bacteria or algae growing in water. The pigmented solution may be mixed with a surfactant, to ensure proper diffusion of the solution in water. The solution may then be sprayed (using, for example, a misting apparatus and/or a spray bottle), directly onto the algae or bacteria that grow on or near the surface of the water.
- Another such method may involve injecting a pigmented solution or liquid suspension into water in which photosynthetic bacteria or algae is growing. The pigmented solution may be mixed with a surfactant, to ensure proper diffusion of the solution in water. The solution may then be injected directly into the water in which the algae or bacteria grow.
- Another method may involve immersing photosynthetic bacteria or algae in a pigmented solution. This method may be carried out by first preparing a solution of pigmented matter, which may include a food coloring diluted with water to a desired concentration. Next, a bowl, basin or other container is filled with the pigmented solution, and the target algae or bacteria are immersed in the solution for a period of 12-48 hours.
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1. A method for reducing or enhancing the photosynthetic activity of a photosynthetic organism, the method comprising:
administering a form of pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism, the pigmented matter selected from a list of:
non-toxic organic or inorganic compounds.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pigmented matter is mixed with at least one other substance to form a pigmented mixture.
3. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one other substance is water.
4. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one other substance is an adhesive.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one other substance is a fertilizer.
6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one other substance is a vitamin.
7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one other substance is a plant nutrient.
8. The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one other substance is clove oil.
9. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises spraying the pigmented matter onto the leaves and/or stem of the photosynthetic organism.
10. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises wiping the pigmented matter onto the leaves and/or stem of the photosynthetic organism.
11. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises spraying the pigmented matter onto the soil in which the photosynthetic organism is growing.
12. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises irrigating the soil in which the photosynthetic organism is growing with a solution made with the pigmented matter.
13. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises soaking a seed of the photosynthetic organism in a solution made with the pigmented matter.
14. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises immersing the photosynthetic organism in a solution made with the pigmented matter.
15. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises spraying the surface of a body of water in which the photosynthetic organism grows with a solution made with the pigmented matter.
16. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises directly spraying the photosynthetic organism that grows on or near the surface of a body of water.
17. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises injecting the water in which the photosynthetic organism grows with a solution made with the pigmented matter.
18. The method of claim 1 ,
wherein providing the pigmented matter to the photosynthetic organism comprises applying the pigmented matter to shredded or cut up material; and
spreading the mixture over the medium in which the photosynthetic organism is growing.
19. The method of claim 11 , wherein the shredded or cut up material is newspaper, straw or plastic.
20. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
applying an adhesive material to the photosynthetic organism before the pigmented matter is applied.
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