Top desiccation of crop plants
CA 1085909 A · Owner: Lasco, Inc. · Inventors: Pluenneke, Ricks H.; Dykes, Willis G.
Overview
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The above-ground growth of potatoes and like root crops are contacted with high voltage electricity several days prior to harvesting, the electricity desiccating the above-ground portion of the crops while not harming the tubers. A no-load voltage of about 20 kv with an energy density of about 11-15 kw/foot of width treated is effective.
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- Granted September 16, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 16, 1997.
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