WO2013030675A2 - Procédés de stockage et de transport de tiges coupées de canne à sucre - Google Patents

Procédés de stockage et de transport de tiges coupées de canne à sucre Download PDF

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WO2013030675A2
WO2013030675A2 PCT/IB2012/002194 IB2012002194W WO2013030675A2 WO 2013030675 A2 WO2013030675 A2 WO 2013030675A2 IB 2012002194 W IB2012002194 W IB 2012002194W WO 2013030675 A2 WO2013030675 A2 WO 2013030675A2
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Edney MAGALHAES
Jose PELAQUIM
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01F—PROCESSING OF HARVESTED PRODUCE; HAY OR STRAW PRESSES; DEVICES FOR STORING AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE
    • A01F25/00—Storing agricultural or horticultural produce; Hanging-up harvested fruit
    • A01F25/14—Containers specially adapted for storing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01C—PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING
    • A01C11/00—Transplanting machines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B67/00—Apparatus or devices facilitating manual packaging operations; Sack holders
    • B65B67/12—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials
    • B65B67/1222—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials characterised by means for suspending sacks, e.g. pedal- operated
    • B65B67/1227—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials characterised by means for suspending sacks, e.g. pedal- operated only by a part of the periphery, e.g. by single points or handles, or by one side or two opposite sides only

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  • the present invention relates to methods of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings, as well as methods of increasing the yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • Single node stem sections have many advantages over traditional planting methods, especially with respect to a reduction in bulk material handling required for planting and associated labor.
  • These single node stem sections comprise a stem section having an overall length ranging from about 2 to about 12 cm in length, more typically, from about 3 to about 8 cm in length, and desirably, from about 3.5 to about 4.5 cm in length.
  • the single node stem cuttings can be prepared either manually or by mechanical means. Once planted, a stand of cane can be harvested several times; after each harvest, the cane sends up new sterns, called ratoons. Usually, each successive harvest gives a smaller yield, and eventually the declining yields justify replanting. Depending on agricultural practice, two to ten harvests may be possible between plantings.
  • stem cuttings can negatively impact the stem cuttings and their ability to provide a suitable plant yield.
  • Conventional methods of storing and transporting stem cuttings may comprise, for example, require traveling over many miles (e.g., hundreds of miles) to one or more planting locations where abrasions and mechanical impacts during transportation leads to damaged stem cuttings, which (1) reduces the number of stem cuttings suitable for planting, and (2) reduces the overall yield of planted stem cuttings.
  • the present invention continues the effort to further develop ways to effectively and efficiently store and transport sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the present invention is directed to methods of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings so as to (1) minimize the likelihood of damage to the sugarcane stem cuttings, as well as (2) increase the yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the present invention is directed to methods of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the method of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings comprises storing the sugarcane stem cuttings within a bag suspended from a rack such that a lowermost portion of the bag is positioned above a lowermost portion of the rack.
  • the exemplary method of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings may further comprise one or more additional method steps including, but not limited to, filling the bag with the sugarcane stem cuttings while the bag is suspended from the rack; placing the rack within a vehicle so that the lowermost portion of the bag is positioned above the lowermost portion of the rack; transporting the sugarcane stem cuttings, bag and rack from a first location to a second location while suspending the sugarcane stem cuttings within the bag on the rack; removing the sugarcane stem cuttings from the bag; and planting the sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the apparatus for storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings comprises a bag suspended from a rack such that a lowermost portion of the bag is positioned above a lowermost portion of the rack, wherein (1) the rack comprises (i) three or more vertically extending rack frame members with a lower portion of each vertically extending rack frame member forming a rack leg, (ii) connecting frame members extending between each of the three or more vertically extending rack frame members, and (iii) an optional stop member positioned along an upper portion of each of the three or more vertically extending rack frame members, wherein each stop member, when present, may be used to prevent a bag securing component from moving below the stop member; and (2) the bag comprises (i) an open first end, (ii) a closed second end, (iii) bag material extending between the open first end and the closed second end, and (iv) one or more bag securing components positioned
  • the rack comprises (i) four vertically extending rack frame members, and (ii) two sets of connecting frame members extending between each of the four vertically extending rack frame members with a first set of connecting members connecting lower portions of the four vertically extending rack frame members and a second set of connecting members connecting upper portions of the four vertically extending rack frame members.
  • the present invention is even further directed to methods of increasing yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the method of increasing yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings comprises storing the sugarcane stem cuttings within a bag suspended from a rack such that a lowermost portion of the bag is positioned above a lowermost portion of the rack; and planting the sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • methods of the present invention increase the average yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings by about 10% when compared to conventional methods of storing, transporting and planting sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary apparatus for storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 depicts an exemplary rack suitable for use in the exemplary apparatus shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 depicts an exemplary bag suitable for use in the exemplary apparatus shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 4 depicts yield data of planted sugarcane stem cuttings using the exemplary apparatus shown in FIG. 1 and the methods disclosed herein.
  • the present invention is directed to methods of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the sugarcane stem cuttings each independently comprise a stem section having an overall length ranging from about 2 to about 12 cm in length, more typically, from about 3 to about 8 cm in length, and desirably, from about 3.5 to about 4.5 cm in length.
  • the sugarcane stem cuttings each independently comprise at least one node, more typically, a single node.
  • the present invention is also directed to an apparatus for storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • One exemplary apparatus of the present invention suitable for storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings is shown in FIG. 1.
  • exemplary apparatus 100 comprises exemplary bag 10 and exemplary rack 20.
  • a lowermost portion of rack 20 comprises a plurality of rack legs 210 shown positioned on a surface 200 in FIG. 1.
  • exemplary rack 20 comprises (i) three or more vertically extending rack frame members 21 with a lower portion of each vertically extending rack frame member 21 forming a rack leg 210, (ii) connecting frame members 22 extending between each of the three or more vertically extending rack frame members 21, and (iii) a stop member 23 positioned along an upper portion 24 of each of the three or more vertically extending rack frame members 21, wherein each stop member 23 prevents an upper bag securing component 13 from moving below stop member 23.
  • exemplary stop members 23 may comprise a ring-like member extending radially outward from each of the three or more vertically extending rack frame members 21.
  • exemplary rack 20 may comprises (i) four vertically extending rack frame members 21, and (ii) two sets of connecting frame members 22 extending between each of the four vertically extending rack frame members 21 with a first set of connecting members 211 connecting lower portions 25 of the four vertically extending rack frame members 21 and a second set of connecting members 212 connecting upper portions 24 of the four vertically extending rack frame members 21.
  • Exemplary rack 20 may comprise any material that provides structural support for bag 10 filled with sugarcane stem cuttings (not shown).
  • exemplary rack 20 comprises a metal such as steel or stainless steel; a plastic such as polypropylene; a cellulosic material such as bamboo or any other wood; or any combination thereof.
  • exemplary bag 10 comprises (i) an open first end 11, (ii) a closed second end 12, (iii) bag material 13 extending between open first end 11 and closed second end 12, and (iv) one or more bag securing components 13 positioned along bag material 14, wherein each bag securing component 13 is sized and operatively adapted to connect bag 10 to rack 20.
  • bag securing components 13 comprise (i) a first set of upper bag securing components 132 positioned along open first end 11, and (ii) a second set of lower bag securing components 131 positioned along closed second end 12.
  • first set of upper bag securing components 132 comprises four bag securing components 132
  • second set of lower bag securing components 131 comprises four bag securing components 131.
  • first set of upper bag securing components 132 may be attached to (e.g., tied to) rack 20 above exemplary stop members 23 so that exemplary stop members 23 prevent upper bag securing components 132 from sliding down the four vertically extending rack frame members 21.
  • first set of upper bag securing components 132 may be draped over connecting members 212 and attached to (e.g., tied to) rack 20 above or below connecting members 212 to prevent upper bag securing components 132 from sliding down the four vertically extending rack frame members 21.
  • Exemplary bag 10 and bag securing components 13 may each independently comprise any material that provides tear strength to bag 10 so as to be tillable with sugarcane stem cuttings (not shown) without tearing.
  • exemplary bag 10 and bag securing components 13 comprise a fabric material such as a woven fabric made from polymeric fibers (e.g., polypropylene or polyester); cellulosic fibers (e.g., cotton); or any combination thereof.
  • Exemplary apparatus 100 shown in FIGS. 1-3 may be used to store and/or transport sugarcane stem cuttings in methods of the present invention.
  • the method of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings comprises storing the sugarcane stem cuttings (not shown) within bag 10 suspended from rack 20 such that a lowermost portion 101 of bag 10 is positioned above a lowermost portion 201 of rack 20.
  • Methods of storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings according to the present invention may further comprise one or more additional method steps.
  • Suitable additional method steps include, but not limited to, filling bag 10 with sugarcane stem cuttings (not shown) while bag 10 is suspended from rack 20; placing rack 20 within a vehicle (not shown) so that lowermost portion 101 of bag 10 is positioned above lowermost portion 201 of rack 20; transporting the sugarcane stem cuttings, bag 10 and rack 20 from a first location to a second location while suspending the sugarcane stem cuttings within bag 10 on rack 20; removing the sugarcane stem cuttings from bag 10; and planting the sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the present invention is even further directed to methods of increasing yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • the method of increasing yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings comprises storing the sugarcane stem cuttings within an apparatus, such as exemplary apparatus 100, with bag 10 suspended from rack 20 such that lowermost portion 101 of bag 10 is positioned above lowermost portion 201 of rack 20; and planting the sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • Methods of increasing yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings may further comprise one or more additional method steps.
  • Suitable additional method steps include, but not limited to, filling bag 10 with sugarcane stem cuttings (not shown) while bag 10 is suspended from rack 20; placing rack 20 within a vehicle (not shown) so that lowermost portion 101 of bag 10 is positioned above lowermost portion 201 of rack 20; transporting the sugarcane stem cuttings, bag 10 and rack 20 from a first location to a second location while suspending the sugarcane stem cuttings within bag 10 on rack 20; and removing the sugarcane stem cuttings from bag 10.
  • methods of the present invention increase the average yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings by about 10% when compared to conventional methods of storing, transporting and planting sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • methods of the present invention increase the average yield of planted sugarcane stem cuttings by about 10% compared to conventional methods of storing, transporting and planting sugarcane stem cuttings, when an apparatus such as exemplary apparatus 100 is used to store and transport sugarcane stem cuttings prior to planting.
  • rack 20 comprises (i) three or more vertically extending rack frame members 21 (typically, four) with lower portion 25 of each vertically extending rack frame member 21 forming rack leg 210, (ii) connecting frame members 22 extending between each of the three or more vertically extending rack frame members 21, and (iii) a stop member 23 positioned along upper portion 24 of each of the three or more vertically extending rack frame members 21, wherein each stop member 23 prevents upper bag securing components 132 from moving below stop member 23; and bag 10 comprises (i) open first end 11, (ii) closed second end 12, (iii) bag material 14 extending between open first end 11 and closed second end 12, and (iv) one or more bag securing components 13 positioned along bag material 14, wherein each bag securing component 13 is sized and operatively adapted to connect bag 10 to rack 20.
  • FIG. 4 depicts yield data of planted sugarcane stem cuttings using an apparatus similar to exemplary apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1 and the methods disclosed herein.
  • sample sugarcane stem cuttings selected from a middle portion of a bag without a rack produced -6.3% less plants than an equal number of sample sugarcane stem cuttings selected from a middle portion of a bag with a rack.
  • sample sugarcane stem cuttings selected from a bottom portion of a bag without a rack produced -26.4% less plants than an equal number of sample sugarcane stem cuttings selected from a bottom portion of a bag with a rack.
  • sample sugarcane stem cuttings selected from bags without a rack produced - 11.5% less plants per meter than an equal number of sample sugarcane stem cuttings selected from bags with a rack.
  • the present invention is even further directed to the herein-described apparatus for storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings, such as exemplary apparatus 100, in combination with sugarcane stem cuttings (not shown).
  • the methods and apparatus disclosed herein are not limited by size, typically, the herein-described apparatus for storing and transporting sugarcane stem cuttings, such as exemplary apparatus 100, has an overall height ranging from about 0.5 meters (m) to about 2.0 m, an overall width ranging from about 0.5 m to about 1.5 m, and an overall depth ranging from about 0.5 m to about 1.5 m.
  • bag 10 is sized to contain up to 1000 kilograms (kg) of sugarcane stem cuttings.
  • Gramineous crop plants are from the genus Graminae, which is an alternative family name for Poaceae.
  • the gramineous crop plant is from the sub-tribe Saccharinae.
  • the gramineous crop plant is selected from the group consisting of Saccharum spp., Sorghum spp., and bamboo. More suitably, it is Saccharum spp. (sugar cane).
  • Bamboo means any of various usually woody, temperate or tropical grasses of the genera Arundinaria, Bambusa, Dendrocalamus, Phyllostachys, or Sasa.

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La présente invention concerne des procédés de stockage et de transport de tiges coupées de canne à sucre. La présente invention concerne également des procédés visant à augmenter le rendement des tiges coupées de canne à sucre plantée.
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