WO1993002546A1 - Introduction de liquide dans les plantes - Google Patents

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WO1993002546A1
WO1993002546A1 PCT/GB1992/001448 GB9201448W WO9302546A1 WO 1993002546 A1 WO1993002546 A1 WO 1993002546A1 GB 9201448 W GB9201448 W GB 9201448W WO 9302546 A1 WO9302546 A1 WO 9302546A1
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reservoir
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plant
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Brian John Patrick Devereux
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Brian John Patrick Devereux
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Priority claimed from GB929207824A external-priority patent/GB9207824D0/en
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Publication of WO1993002546A1 publication Critical patent/WO1993002546A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G7/00—Botany in general
    • A01G7/06—Treatment of growing trees or plants, e.g. for preventing decay of wood, for tingeing flowers or wood, for prolonging the life of plants

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  • This invention relates to the introduction of liquids into plants.
  • liquids may for example be pesticides, fungicides, nutrients, water, flavourants, odourants, colourants or suitable solutions of such materials.
  • apparatus for introducing a liquid into the xylem system of a plant, said apparatus comprising a reservoir for containing a supply of the liquid and inlet means for penetrating the stem of the plant , said spike means providing one or more passageways which, in use, open into said xylem system at one end and at the other end communicate with the reservoir.
  • said inlet means comprises one or more spikes each having a pointed end for insertion into said stem and a passageway extending centrally, lengthwise of the spike. It is a further preferred feature that towards the pointed end the lengthwise passageway opens into a transverse through bore which constitutes liquid outlet means. Also the lengthwise passageway may open out at the point of the spike to constitute outlet means.
  • each reservoir communicates with a number of said spikes and ideally said communication is by means of flexible tubing.
  • This attachment means may comprise strap means.
  • said strap means incorporates one or more tubes and a number of said spikes such that- in use, the spikes penetrate at locations around the circumference of the stem.
  • further tubes may communicate with said one or more tubes and terminate with spikes for penetration at further locations.
  • the reservoir is supplied with the liquid from a header tank which supplies other reservoirs.
  • sensor means are provided for each reservoir such that each reservoir is refilled when the liquid level drops to a predetermined value.
  • the sensor means may comprise float means in the reservoir, which float means triggers a valve in a flow line between the reservoir and the header tank.
  • each reservoir has a removable cap and is transparent so that the liquid level can be seen.
  • the apparatus can be used with dead plants.
  • fungicide may be applied at the tops of telegraph poles to ensure a longer period of utility.
  • a method of introducing a liquid to a plant comprising the steps of penetrating the plant stem through to the xylem system, feeding the liquid into the xylem system by way of the penetration hole and supplying the liquid in a non- pressurised manner from a reservoir.
  • Figure 1 shows a front view of a plant feeder according to the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a side view of one spike incorporated in the feeder of figure 1,
  • Figure 3 is a lengthwise sectional view through the spike shown in figure 2
  • Figure 4 is a schematic vertical sectional view of the plant feeder in operation
  • Figure 5 is a schematic horizontal sectional view of the figure 4 arrangement
  • Figure 6 is a side view of an arrangement similar to that shown in figure 4,
  • Figure 7 is a front view of an alternative embodiment according to the present invention.
  • Figure 8 is a view of a further embodiment attached to a plant
  • Figure 9 shows an alternative spike suitable for use in the present invention
  • Figures 10 and 11 show front and side views of a still further embodiment according to the present invention.
  • Figures 12 and 13 show further arrangements incorporating the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown apparatus 20 for introducing a liquid into the xylem of a plant.
  • the apparatus comprises a reservoir 21 in the form of a bottle having a removable cap 22. This enables the reservoir to be refilled when the level of liquid goes down.
  • the bottle is ideally transparent so that the liquid level is clearly visible.
  • Two pairs of straps 23 are attached to the reservoir 21 and incorporate fastening means 24.
  • the reservoir can, therefore, be secured to a plant or tree 25 by fastening the straps 23 around the plant or tree 25 as is more clearly shown in figures 4 and 5.
  • At the bottom end of the bottle there is a hole which communicates with a short down tube 26 which in turn communicates with a tubular manifold 27.
  • the manifold 27 is made from a flexible material so that the manifold can be bent into general conformity with the plant or tree 25.
  • the ends of the manifold 27 also terminate in a pair of straps 28 incorporating a further fastening means 29. Similarly when the manifold 27 is bent around the tree 25 the straps 28 are fastened so as to secure the manifold in position.
  • At locations 30 along the manifold there are provided spikes 31 arranged so as to project in the direction of the tree 25.
  • Each spike 31, as is more clearly shown in figures 2 and 3 has a central, lengthwise passageway 32 which at its inner end 33 is intended to communicate with the inside of the manifold (see figure 4).
  • a transverse bore 34 is also provided at the other end of the passageway 32. This transverse bore 34 provides liquid outlets.
  • Flexible tubes 35 are also provided at various locations in communication with the inside of the manifold 27. In the embodiment shown there are three tubes 35 including one provided at the end of the manifold 27. Each tube 35 terminates in a spike 31.
  • the apparatus 20 is attached to the tree 25 using the straps 23.
  • the spikes 31 attached to the manifold are then pushed into the tree 25 around the circumference of the tree.
  • the straps 28 can then be fastened so as to secure the manifold in place.
  • the spikes 31 attached to the tubes 35 can be pushed into the tree at any other suitable location such as in the root crown of the tree.
  • the size of the spikes 31 and the locations of the transverse bores 34 are a matter of design choice and will depend upon the size and variety of the plant or tree being treated.
  • the apparatus is used in such a way that the transverse bores 34 open out into the xylem of the plant such that the transpirational flow in the xylem system draws the liquid from the reservoir 21. Only gravitational force acts on the 0 fluid in the reservoir.
  • the xylem system of the plant then distributes the liquid all around the plant. It is believed that the plant itself will control the amount of liquid used such that only a sufficient amount of liquid will be used. There will, therefore, - * be no wastage and no shortfall provided the reservoir is topped up.
  • liquid form can be taken up by a plant using this apparatus, be it fungicide, pesticide, bacterium, nutrient, 0 flavourant, odourant , colourant or water or combination of these.
  • Other liquid carriers apart from water are also envisaged to ensure the most efficient application of products.
  • One such liquid may be a light fish oil.
  • the system is ideal because the plant takes only the water it needs. There is, therefore, no need to drench the soil which results in considerable wastage.
  • Fungicides and pesticides are delivered rapidly in suitable quantities to every part of the plant rather 0 than the random covering by spraying or the slowness of delivery by applying the liquid to the soil.
  • the treatment may be curative and/or preventative.
  • fruit of the plant 5 can be added so as to deter pests or enhance crops.
  • certain plant conditions it may be necessary for the liquid to reach the hardwood centre of the plant. This is made more effective with the present arrangement because the liquid can soak through the xylem and into the hardwood centre.
  • An example of a condition which benefits from this feature is leaf curl in fruit trees for instance.
  • the spikes 31 may be made of any suitable 5 material such as brass or plastic. Indeed the material used for all parts is a matter of design choice. The entire apparatus could possibly made as a one-piece product, but it is probably easier to have an assembled product. 0 With the arrangement in figures 1 to 4, and indeed in the following arrangements, further flexible tubes 35 can be connected to any unused spike 31 on the manifold 27. Also any spike can be closed off by using a simple cap or plug (not shown) . 5 Figure 6 shows a similar arrangement to that shown in figures 1 to 5 and so like features have been given like reference numerals. On each side of the down tube 26 there are three spike locations and three down tubes 35. The operation and principles of 0 operation are otherwise identical to those described in connection with the arrangement in figures 1 to 5.
  • the short down tube 26 has been incorporated into a Y-shaped manifold 37 which * ⁇ terminates in two flexible tubes 35 which are to be pressed into the root crown. Rubber buffers 38 are also provided to cushion the reservoir 21 with respect to the tree.
  • the Y-shaped manifold 37 could, however, be replaced by one of any shape such as an inverted T-shape.
  • FIG 8 shows a small T-shaped manifold 38 and two flexible tubes 35.
  • the manifold 38 and the tubes incorporate spikes 39 for the reasons described above, but the spikes 39 are smaller for smaller, more delicate plants, for example rose bushes.
  • a spike 39 is shown in section in figure 9. Again there is a central lengthwise passage 32 which communicates with a transverse bore to form an outlet 40.
  • the main body 41 of the spike 39 is a push fit in the tube 35 and in a hole in the manifold 38.
  • each reservoir may have an associated control valve to allow flow of liquid into the reservoir 21.
  • the valves may be manual or each reservoir may incorporate sensor means, maybe incorporating a float, to sense when the level of liquid in the reservoir is low.
  • a telegraph- pole 60 may be capped with a reservoir 61 for a fungicide, which reservoir incorporates spikes in its underside to get the fungicide into the pole 60.
  • the apparatus can be attached to any part of a plant, even on branches, although it may be easiest to attach it to the main trunk. It may even be possible to attach the apparatus to a cutting and burying the end of the cutting in soil to grow roots whilst the plant is fed from the reservoir.

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Un réservoir (21) possède une pluralité de pointes creuses (31) communiquant avec ce dernier. Les pointes (31) sont insérées par pression dans la tige d'une plante (25) de manière que le passage transversal (34) se trouve dans le système xylémique de la plante. Tout liquide stocké dans le réservoir (21), par exemple une matière nutritive, un fongicide ou un pesticide, est absorbé par la plante lorsqu'elle en a besoin, grâce au tirage de transpiration exercé par le système xylémique.
PCT/GB1992/001448 1991-08-05 1992-08-04 Introduction de liquide dans les plantes WO1993002546A1 (fr)

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GB9116838.5 1991-08-05
GB919116838A GB9116838D0 (en) 1991-08-05 1991-08-05 Sapp-sucker iiii
GB929207824A GB9207824D0 (en) 1991-07-10 1992-04-09 Sapp sucker tree doctor
GB9207824.5 1992-04-09

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FR2839851A1 (fr) * 2002-05-24 2003-11-28 Eric Petiot Dispositif pour le traitement des arbres
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GB1194153A (en) * 1968-03-28 1970-06-10 Thomas Rochford & Sons Ltd Display Stands for Potted Plants.
US4078087A (en) * 1976-03-19 1978-03-07 Hyman Sam M Method and composition for treating trees using certain quaternary ammonium compounds
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EP0891699A1 (fr) 1997-07-18 1999-01-20 René Badda Procédé de coloration de végétaux vivants, en particulier de plantes ornementales vivantes par pulvérisation haute pression
DE19743454C2 (de) * 1997-07-18 2003-07-17 Rene Badda Verfahren zur Färbung von lebenden Pflanzen
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EP2308282A1 (fr) 2009-10-12 2011-04-13 Logico B.V. Procédé de coloration d'une fleur d'une plante en pot et plante en pot avec une fleur colorée
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