EDWIN AMOS SAEGER
Dentist in Pittsburgh, PA
License number
Pennsylvania DS007674L
Category
Dentistry
Type
Dentist
Address
Address
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Professional information
Plant Propagator
US Patent:
4763442, Aug 16, 1988
Filed:
Mar 17, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/359210
Inventors:
Edwin A. Saeger - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
H01G 3100
US Classification:
47 63
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for growing a number of plants from cuttings, in a limited space, while mechanically resisting root entanglement. Tubes are placed in a container into which water is added. Plant cuttings are placed individually into the tubes such that the leaf portion of each plant is supported by a tube and the stem portion is suspended in water inside the tube. When roots develop, a growing medium may be added to prolong root growth or the plant may be removed from the tube for permanent planting. Methods of root growth stimulation are also disclosed.