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A method of germinating seeds or the like growth-suited parts of a plant contained in germinating units, as well as a germinating box and a germinating assembly for use when carrying out the method
EP 1091629 B1 · Applicant: BENTLE PRODUCTS AG
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- Filed June 23, 1999 and granted March 5, 2003. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 23, 2019.
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FiledJune 23, 1999
PublishedApril 18, 2001
GrantedMarch 5, 2003
Term endedJune 23, 2019
Application numberEP 99927735
Classification (CPC)A01C1/02
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