Method and apparatus to selectively use UV to control organisms associated with plants and unwanted plant species

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8911664
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13894499

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The present invention relates to a method for reducing the total number of pathogens of one or more pathogen living in turf. This invention provides a number of devices to safely deliver the UV light to plants. In one embodiment, the device is made of a plurality of UV emitting devices imbedded in a face of a stationary bed knife blade. The plurality of UV emitting devices forming an arc of substantially continuous UV coverage. This modified bed-knife can be incorporated into a lawn mower to provide UV radiation, while at the same time cutting the turf.

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FLORATINE PRODUCTS GROUP INC355 EAST SOUTH STREET COLLIERVILLE TN 38017

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Cavanaugh, Kevin Collierville, US 10 10

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