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The invention provides a method for ecological remediation on an acid tailing pond. By removing acids from soil, and by laying nonwoven cloth and a sealing layer, good partitioning is achieved, and byfurther laying a water reservation layer and a coated seed layer, the purpose of re-greening an acid tailing pond is achieved. The method has the beneficial effects that rainwater can be reserved tothe maximum extent, the sealing layer is capable of preventing the rainwater from infiltrating into tailings, the problems of underground water and ground water pollution can be substantially solved,the construction method is simple, and the construction cost is low; by using a seed coating technique, a set of rapid nursery stock breeding technique is formed, a stable ecological remediation system is cultured, the target of completely re-greening woody plants within 90 days is achieved, and environment problems of acid tailing ponds are solved for good.

The invention provides artificial soil and a method for land reclamation by the aid of gold mine tailing slag backfill exploitation regions. The method includes carrying out filling and compaction onthe tailing waste slag backfill exploitation regions; uniformly mixing various components of the optimally designed artificial soil with one another and ultimately covering tailing waste slag backfillsurfaces with the novel artificial soil with a certain thickness so as to effectively treat mine tailing. The artificial soil and the method have the advantages that the prepared artificial soil contains abundant nutrient components, the contents of organic matters can be increased, the gas permeability of the soil can be improved, and the artificial soil is excellent in water retention capacityand fertilizer preservation capability and suitable for growth of plants; organic thoroughly decomposed substances come from agricultural and forestry waste, are extensive in source and are easily available, accordingly, solid waste can be comprehensively utilized in a 'reduction, resource utilization and harmlessness' manner, and the artificial soil and the method conform to principles of circular economy; the land occupation problems of tailing ponds and the problems in the aspect of tasks of land reclamation of mined-out regions can be simultaneously solved by the aid of the artificial soiland the method, and the artificial soil and the method have large market spaces.

The invention provides an improved soil matrix and a remediation method for a green mine. According to the improved soil matrix and the remediation method for the green mine, a certain gradient of a mountain is formed by trimming a cliff of the mine, a hard material is laid in a certain mode, then a plastic-coated metal net covers the hard material, and finally, the novel improved soil matrix covers the plastic-coated metal net with a certain thickness so as to realize the effective remediation of the mine. The improved soil matrix and the remediation method for the green mine have the beneficial effects that the improved soil matrix can stably float on the surface of the mine with the gradient of less than 80 degrees, the adhesive force is greater than 20 Kpa, the inner friction angle isgreater than 18 degrees, the anti-corrosion index is greater than 99.1%, the anti-scouring index is greater than 2.0 L.min / g, the structure is high, and scouring of heavy rainfall or heavier can be effectively resisted after three days of spraying; the improved soil matrix is rich in nutrition, loose and breathable, and is suitable for growth of plants; and lots of organic matter such as agricultural and forestry leftovers are adopted, so that the water storage performance is high, and the construction cost and the maintenance cost are greatly saved.

Disclosed herein is a high growth, high density, closed environment growing system and methods thereof. A method of accelerating plant cell growth in a growing system may include adjusting the lighting in accordance with an identified plant growth stage.

A water-retaining support for plants comprising a hydrogel-forming polymer (A) having a calcium ion absorption of 0-100 mg per 1 g of the dry weight thereof, having a chlorine ion content of 0.07-7 mmol per 1 g of the dry weight thereof and having a water absorption magnification in ion-exchanger water at 25° C. of 1.0x101 to 1.0x102; or a plant body-growing water-retaining material comprising a molded product of a mixture of such a polymer (A) and a plant body-growing support (B). The water-retaining support for plants and the plant body-growing water-retaining material are those which have an excellent water-retaining property and they substantially do not cause inhibition of root generation or inhibition of root elongation.

The invention discloses coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite. The technical scheme has the essentials that the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite is composed of coal gangues, attapulgite clay, a powdery coal gangue foaming agent, active carclazyte waste dreg, hollow microspheres, lightweight magnesium oxide, expanded perlite, expanded vermiculite, ferrous sulfate and quick lime. The materials of the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite are stirred and mixed, extruded and granulated, dried, roasted, subjected to heat insulation, sieved, sealed and packaged to prepare the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite. The coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite has the characteristics of large specific surface area, small bulk density, high water absorption rate, excellent ventilation performance, beautiful appearance and shape and no odors, no harmful bacteria, good lightweight strength, and consistent micro-pores and macro-pores. When the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite is used for culturing or planting various types of nursery stocks, flowers and vegetables, the roots of the plants can absorb nutrition constituents of water or a liquid fertilizer from the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite, so that good growth and development and the survival rate of the plants are ensured and the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite is suitable for preparing a soilless culture substrate and nutrient soil.

The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked polymer. The hydrogel is structured like a sponge and absorbs water and liquids when in contact with water or aqueous liquids. The mineral substances present in the hydrogel may be present in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the dried hydrogel. Also, the invention encompasses methods of producing acidic and neutral to weakly alkaline hydrogels.

The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked polymer. The hydrogel is structured like a sponge and absorbs water and liquids when in contact with water or aqueous liquids. The mineral substances present in the hydrogel may be present in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the dried hydrogel. Also, the invention encompasses methods of producing acidic and neutral to weakly alkaline hydrogels.

An image management method and system are disclosed which can increase user convenience by reducing a display time of thumbnails in a DLNA system. The DLNA system includes a digital media server for generating a thumbnail group image using thumbnails corresponding to at least one original image file and transmitting the thumbnail group image, and a digital media player for receiving the thumbnail group image from the digital media server and requesting the digital media server to transmit an original image file corresponding to a selected thumbnail among thumbnails included the thumbnail group image.

A soilless growth medium includes a core material and a repeating source of soluble silicon. Sufficient soluble silicon should be present in the medium such that plants grown in the soilless growth medium show at least a 100% increase in the concentration of silicon mineral in the plant than those grown in the core material alone. The concentration of silicon mineral in the soilless growth medium should be equal to at least that found in native soil.

The invention relates to a plant culture medium and a module thereof. The medium is characterized by comprising following raw material including 20-40 parts by weight of peat soil, 15-25 parts by weight of compost excrements of livestocks, 15-25 parts by weight of humic acid, 10-25 parts by weight of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium mixed fertilizers, 3-15 parts by weight of expanded perlites, 3-15 parts by weight of shiitake fungus or fermented straw fine fibers, 3-10 parts by weight of amino acid, 0.1-3 parts by weight of probiotics, 0.1-3 parts by weight of protease, 0.1-3 parts by weight of marine bioactive extracts, 0.1-3 parts by weight of antimicrobial peptides, 0.1-3 parts by weight of rooting agents and 0.1-3 parts by weight of microelements. The marine bioactive extracts adopt sea algae extracts or mussel extracts. The probiotics utilize bacillus subtilis strains. The protease utilizes papain. The module is low in weight, convenient in transport, convenient in application and good in water permeability and air permeability and satisfies all kinds of nutrition needed by plants.

The invention discloses an ecological slope protection method based on sludge solidification soil. The ecological slope protection method comprises the following steps that a slope surface to be treated and a slope bottom to be treated are compacted and repaired to be level, and then a fine sand layer is laid on the slope surface; dredging sludge and a material A are mixed and stirred evenly and are contained in vegetation bags in a filling manner; the vegetation bags are arranged in multiple layers from the slope bottom to the slope surface, and plants are planted in the vegetation bags on the topmost layer; a ridge foundation pit is dug below the slope surface; a form board is laid in the foundation pit along the edge, dredging sludge and a material B are mixed and stirred evenly and are poured into the form board, the form board is removed after the mixed material is hardened to form hard ridges, and cells are formed between clearances of the ridges; porous vegetation concrete is laid in the cells; holes of the porous vegetation concrete are filled with vegetation matrixes, and the porous vegetation concrete is covered with new soil; and plants are planted, and natural maintenance is carried out. According to the method, the dredging sludge is solidified to serve as a slope protection material, the dredging sludge is effectively consumed, the greening effect is good, soil fixing and slope protection are further achieved, the vegetation need can be met, and the good ecological effect is achieved.

A material for maintaining hydration in plants, whether potted or in natural soils may include a substrate treated with a binder, securing a layer of hydrating particles thereto. Typical binders may include lignicite, or other naturally occurring materials such as sugars, molasses, corn syrup, gelatin, or the like. A byproduct of wood, lignicite has been found to be very effective. Various materials can serve as a hydrating, particulate coating. Polyacrylamide has been found to serve well and provide relief from the stress of dehydration that normally occurs in plants between waterings.

PCT No. PCT / JP96 / 02128 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 4, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 4, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 29, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97 / 08938 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 13, 1997A vessel for growing a plant, comprising: a base material 11 in the form of a vessel which is capable of accommodating therein at least a part of a plant; and a hydrogel-forming polymer 12 having a crosslinked structure disposed inside of the vessel-form base material 11 is disclosed. When such a vessel is used, a transfer operation for the plant can be automated, and any damage caused by transferring the plant can be reduced.

The invention relates to a camellia oleifera Abel planting method and belongs to the technical field of plant planting. The method comprises the following steps: cutting, cutting management, seedling hardening, management before transplanting, field transplanting and field management. According to the camellia oleifera Abel planting method, through a reasonable cutting management method and camellia oleifera seedling fertilization and topdressing management, the survival rate and growth rate of the cutting seedlings are greatly improved; meanwhile, the camellia oleifera Abel can bear fruits after three years, and enter a full bearing period after five to six years; fruit-bearing rate is high; and oil extraction rate of the fruits is high.

The invention discloses an environment-friendly light porous simulated soil cultivation medium body and a preparation method thereof. The cultivation medium body is of a continuous integrated porous simulated soil sponge structure and is prepared from 1-10 parts by weight of polyurethane binding body, 1-50 parts by weight of filler, 0.01-50 parts by weight of auxiliary material and 0-5 parts by weight of embedded functional matter. The filler is at least one of organic filler, inorganic filler and organic and inorganic composite filler. The auxiliary material is a mixture of at least two of a surface active agent, a catalyst, a chain extender, a fire retardant and a foaming agent. The embedded functional matter is at least one of plant seeds, a rooting agent, a soil sanitizer, a straw fermenting agent, potash fertilizer, phosphatic fertilizer, nitrogenous fertilizer and compound fertilizer. The prepared simulated soil cultivation medium body is low in weight, high in aperture ratio, good in hydrophilia and water retention performance and excellent in mechanical property, and can be applied to the fields of vertical greening, roof greening, urban landscaping, indoor greening, intelligent greening, slope restoration, gardens and horticulture, ecological remediation, ecological management, soilless culture and the like.

Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) products for use in agricultural applications, and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. Certain of the SAPs include a monomer or a mixture of monomers, other than acrylonitrile, that is graft polymerized onto a starch in the presence of an initiator to form a starch graft copolymer that is cross-linked and the SAP product is isolated.

The invention discloses an amaranth special soilless culture nutrient solution and a preparation method thereof. The amaranth special soilless culture nutrient solution is prepared by major elements, trace elements and water. The major elements are composed of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur. The trace elements are composed of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, boron and molybdenum. The amaranth special soilless culture nutrient solution is reasonable in component, rich in nutrition and low in cost, wherein raw materials are wide in source and readily available. The amaranth special soilless culture nutrient solution provides various nutrient elements and trace elements required for the growth and the development of amaranth, so that the robust growth of amaranth is realized. The transplanting stock survival rate of amaranth and the fruit and vegetable quality are improved, so that the yield and the quality are increased. The preparation method is reasonable, simple and easy in process, high in efficiency, low in application cost, simple in operation, easy to implement and extremely high in application prospect. The amaranth special soilless culture nutrient solution and the preparation method thereof are convenient to use and apply.

A soil- and grass seed-less sod precursor containing a non-woven bio-cellulosic fiber mat and grass sprigs. The sod precursor can be used to produce a soil-free sod which is useful for manufacturing athletic fields, golf courses and lawns.

A plant plug holder is provided which is designed to be inserted within a cut-out in a hydroponic tower. The plant plug holder includes (i) an edge member that encircles the holder's opening and which may be sealed to the front tower surface; (ii) a base member configured to support the plant plug and which extends rearward from the edge member and into the central cavity of the tower; (iii) a rear shroud top member that inhibits leakage as well as plug erosion; (iv) a pair of side members that maintain the position of the plant plug within the plug holder; and (v) a plurality of open regions configured to promote water drainage from the top surface of the base member.

The invention relates to the field of nutrient solutions, in particular to a soilless vegetable culture nutrient solution and a preparation method. The soilless vegetable culture nutrient solution is prepared from sodium nitrate, urea phosphate, potassium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, magnesium chloride, Fe-EDTA, boric acid, manganese chloride, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium molybdate, mixed nitrogen-fixing bacterium solution and a nostoc extracting solution. The nutrient solution is simple and convenient to prepare, comprehensive in nutrient ingredient, high in biological activity and good in homogeneity, can decompose self-toxic materials produced by vegetables, remarkably improve the resistance, yield and the quality of the vegetables.

The invention provides a matrix material and restoration method for ecological restoration of a gangue dump of a mining area. The matrix material consists of two parts, i.e., a seed germination layer and a root inducing layer and is mainly prepared from loam, acidified coal gangue, inorganic nonmetallic minerals, plant fibers, a water retention agent, an agglomerating agent, a disinfectant, a compound fertilizer, a seed mixture and the like. The matrix material has the characteristics of water retention, fertilizer retention, good stability, erosion resistance, easiness in plant establishment and the like; and by using wastes such as the coal gangue as main matrix materials, the consumption of imported soil can be effectively lowered, the soil environment of abandoned mines is improved, the environmental pollution is reduced, and the ecological restoration cost is reduced.

Certain novel formulations of turf additives that act in such a manner as to permit proper amounts of moisture to contact root systems in order to reduce dry spots within highly managed turf areas and / or lawns. It is theorized that the accumulation of humic acid (and other natural byproduct deleterious compounds) at the topsoil surface in most cultivated grassy areas including sandy soils (such as, in particular, golf greens), results in the production of an effective organic waxy coating on the soil components. Such a coating is hydrophobic in nature and thus dries out the soil itself. The inventive formulation thus permits removal of such accumulated humic acid (and other compounds) from the topsoil to the level necessary to provide effective moisture penetration for sustained grass growth therein (hereinafter referred to as "redistributes"). Methods of providing such beneficial removal of humic substances from target sandy soils are also contemplated within this invention, as well as specific test hydrophobic sand formulations.

The invention relates to a mineral wool plant substrate comprising a coherent matrix of mineral wool and up to 20 volume % of an ion-exchange agent comprising a variable and / or fixed ion-exchange capacity of about 15, preferably 30 and most preferably 40 meq / 100 g dry weight or more.

An artificial turf system which includes a support layer, a base layer, and an outer layer. The support layer comprises an area of selected size and composition. The base layer comprises at least one grid which consists of a plurality of interconnected cells. The base layer is positioned over the support layer. Each cell forming the grid comprises an upstanding tubular member which includes an upper portion, having a first diameter, and a lower portion having a second diameter. The lower cell portion provides the cell with vertical flexibility. The plurality of cells provide the grid with selected vertical movement on contact providing the artificial turf system with improved softness.

Compressed coconut coir pith granules having unique physical and horticultural characteristics are provided along with methods for producing such compressed products by subjecting coconut coir pith to compaction utilizing a roll compactor and subsequently granulating the compacted material.

The invention provides an organic cultivation substrate and a preparation method thereof, and methods for transforming saline alkali land and planting Lycium ruthenicum by using the cultivation substrate. The invention aims to overcome disadvantages in the prior art. According to the invention, fermented agricultural and forest residues, a biological bacterium fertilizer and animal manure are utilized to develop a low-cost and highly-efficient organic cultivation substrate, so the saline alkali land is transformed, and the yield and the quality of the Lycium ruthenicum are improved at the sametime; and an important practical significance is realized for improving the comprehensive development and utilization level of the saline alkali land in China and promoting the sustainable development of agricultural economy in a saline alkali land area.

A self-contained garden growing system employs a plurality of modular growing sections, each having a pre-determined length of porous tubular sock material filled with growing medium for plants therein, and having a modular length of irrigation tube installed lengthwise through the growing sock. The opposite ends of the tube have male and female coupling fittings so that a plurality of sections can be coupled together in series, with each growing sock locked in position by the shoulders of the coupling fittings at its opposite ends. The modular sections are of a plurality of types for accommodating different types of plants, volumes of growing medium, and / or watering volumes. The different types of sections each can deliver a pre-determined volume of water that is a multiple of a basic watering volume for the sections, thereby facilitating easy computation of the number and types of sections that can be coupled together in a series for a given water source.

A process for producing hydrophilic growing media, preferably plugs, providing growing media having improved properties and a minimal amount of binding agent. The method forms a resilient, integral, dimensionally stable cohesive, homogeneous mass by contacting an aggregate with a hydrophilic urethane prepolymer and water. Upon curing, the prepolymer binds the aggregate material together. The mixing of the aggregate, prepolymer and water is conducted under specific, carefully controlled conditions, which enables the use of less prepolymer than would otherwise be necessary to obtain a given strength and stable air space. As result, trays can be filled without necessity of retooling.