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Biochar coated seeds

  • US 10,550,044 B2
  • Filed: 06/16/2016
  • Issued: 02/04/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for coating a plant seed with biochar, the method comprising the steps of (i) creating a slurry comprised of biochar and a binder wherein the biochar, prior to creating the slurry, is treated by the infusion of one or more liquids into pores of the biochar at least in part by a surfactant infusion treatment, (ii) contacting the seed with the slurry to coat the seed, wherein coating the seed with the slurry improves seed germination, increases seed survivability, increases plant growth and sustains plant life, and (iii) drying the coated seed.

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