Patent ID: 6451590
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A plant propagation apparatus, comprising:(a) a disposable sealed transparent enclosure having a watertight lower portion and at least two walls, the walls being formed of a flexible material that facilitates transmission of light through the walls, the enclosure having an inner space and an outer surface, the enclosure being capable of sealing plant material having a root system and leaves in a substantially airtight manner, (b) a reservoir of liquid nutrient solution within the enclosure, the liquid nutrient solution being held within said sealed transparent enclosure and made available for uptake by plant material, whereby the reservoir of liquid nutrient solution is contained in the lower portion of the sealed transparent enclosure and is positioned for contact with the root portion of the plant systems, thereby facilitating nutrient uptake by plants while minimizing direct contact between the reservoir of liquid nutrient solution and leaves of plant material; (c) wherein the enclosure is configured to receive gas on its inner space to a predetermined level or pressure, thereby affording to the enclosure a flexible mechanical resistance, the enclosure being capable of protecting said plant material from mechanical stress during handling and transport while also affording a flexible packing mechanism for said plant material.