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FORMULATION OF BIODEGRADABLE NURSERY POTS FROM FEATHERS

Objective

An initial sound and complete pathway is needed to convert feathers into the formulated pellets from which horticultural flower pots are made. A business evaluation is required to determine where in this sequence pellet formulation is best included. ARS will provide information on feather to plastic technology.

Investigators
Schmidt, Walter
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2010
End date
2012
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
1265-32420-005-34T
Accession number
421893
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