Horticultural applications

Polyetheretherketone, D.J. Kemmish, ICI, Wilton. Extrusion, G.M. Gale, Rapra Technology Ltd. Agricultural and Horticultural Applications of... 

Naturally Occurring Compounds. Many derivatives of indole arc found in plants and animals where they are derived from the amino acid [ryplophan. Several oT ihese have important biological function or activity. Serotonin functions as a neuroiransinitler and vasoconstrictor Melatonin production is controlled by the circadian cycle and its physiological level influences daily and seasonal rhythms in humans and other species. Indole-3-acelic acid is a plant growth stimulant used in several horticultural applications. 

Agriculture and horticulture applications include mulching film, covering film and plant pots. 

Agricultural and Horticultural Applications of Polymers, J.C. Garnaud, International Committee for Plastics in Agriculture. 

Horticultural Vermiculite —Grade of vermiculite sold for horticultural applications. Such grades of vermiculite have smaller particle size resulting in improved water retention, particle strength, and wettability than coarser grades of vermiculite. 

Superabsorbents are superabsorbent polymers, which are loosely crosslinked hydrophilic polymers and have ionic charges in the polymers. They absorb water, swell, and retain aqueous solution above hundred times their own weight. Because of the excellent characteristics, the superabsorbents have been widely used in many applications such as disposable diapers, feminine napkins, soil additives in agricultural or horticultural applications, gel actuators, water-blocking tapes, materials for drug delivery system, absorbent pads, etc., where water absorbency or water retention is important. 

Superabsorbents can also help conserve water in a variety of agricultural and horticultural applications. Mainly, the polymers are used in the same way as... 

The chemistry of quinoxalin-2-ones and quinoxaline-2,3-diones (2-hydroxy- and 2,3-dihydroxyquinoxalines) has been previously reviewed by Simpson. Quinoxalin-2-ones are very easily prepared from condensation of o-phenylenediamines and a-keto acids and because of their ease of preparation, they have been used as characterizing derivatives for a-keto acids. There are widespread references in the patent literature to the preparation of quinoxalinones for potential pharmaceutical and horticultural applications and also for the formation of polymers. 

The unique features of PLA fibers offer distinct benefits in the fields of geotextiles and agricultural/horticultural applications... 

Some speciality agricultural and horticultural applications, for example in the sustained release of plant growth regulators or pesticides, also represent large prospective markets for PHB. Of particular interest here are laminates of PHB with paper to provide... 

Horticultural applications include use of greenhouse thermal screens, rowcrop and turf covers, conveyer belts to process agricultural products, and other similar items. High performance fibers are not normally used in these apphcations, but high strength fibers are preferable for conveyer belts. Environmentally inert low cost fibers such as polypropylene are used for many of the outdoor horticultural applications. 

Rohwer CL, Erwin JE (2008) Horticultural applications of Jasmonates a review. J Horticultural Sci Biotechnol 83(3) 283-304... 

EU Regulation BioAbfV EU-regulation on the use of bio-waste in agricultural, silvicultural, and horticultural applications. Organic Waste Ordinance (German BioAbfV), 1998... 

Plasticised maize starch can be injected in order to make small parts for catering or for horticultural applications. This product is compatible with other biopolymers such as PHBV, PLA, PCL polyesters. 

The wetting level of these polypeptide polymers in water is very high. They are now commercialised by Mitsui Chemical for horticultural applications. 

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