Soil conditioner compositions containing lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process syrup
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1. An agricultural composition comprising:
- a) a lignocellulosic syrup; and
b) at least one soil conditioning material;
wherein the syrup comprises lignin and cellulose, and wherein the syrup comprises from about 40% to about 70% solids.
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Abstract
Syrup produced in a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used as a binder for soil conditioning materials to make an agricultural composition that is easily handled and applied. The syrup binds powdery soil conditioning materials such as lime and gypsum to form pellets or granules.
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1. An agricultural composition comprising:
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a) a lignocellulosic syrup; and b) at least one soil conditioning material; wherein the syrup comprises lignin and cellulose, and wherein the syrup comprises from about 40% to about 70% solids. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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- 10. A process for the production of an agricultural composition comprising combining a lignocellulosic syrup with at least one soil conditioning material, wherein pellets or granules comprising the syrup and the conditioning material are produced, wherein the syrup comprises lignin and cellulose, and wherein the syrup comprises from about 40% to about 70% solids.
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