ANTIBACTERIAL FILTER FOR GROWING PLANT AND PLANT GROWING DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve the prolongation of life of cut flowers and the forcing effect of hydroponics by sterilizing bacteria contained in water. ;SOLUTION: An antibacterial filter 2 for growing a plant is fitted to the position slightly above the bottom surface of a vase. This antibacterial filter 2 is constituted by filling a holding member composed of a reticulated material with a granular photocatalyst material. As the photocatalyst material, TiSiO₃, SnO₂, ZnO or WO₃ high in activity can be used other than TiO₂ and, further, Au, Cu or Pt may be supported thereon.;COPYRIGHT: (C)1998,JPO