A system, device and method for delivering CO2 or other gases to plants in fields, orchards, vineyards and the like. A stake with a windbreak structure and gaseous emitters on the upwind side creates a leeward wind eddy surrounding a plant, such as an orchards sapling. This establishes and maintains a gaseous microclimate beneficial to the plant. The device delivers CO.sub.2 gas to a plant in an agricultural field, orchard, grove, orchard of the like. The device includes an elongated base adapted to be adjustably placed on the ground a predetermined distance from the plant, upwind of the plant. A wind foil is adjustably connected to the base along its elongated length. The wind foil has a curvilinear geometry with a first face having a generally convex configuration, and a second face having a generally concave configuration. An emitter assembly is disposed on the second face of the wind foil. A gas supply conduit is communicatively connected to the emitter and adapted to be connected to a gas supply. A system including multiple devices and a method of making and using the device and system are also disclosed.

A tree canopy treatment system includes: a supply unit configured to heat a fluid; and a treatment unit in fluid communication with the supply unit, the treatment unit configured to move independently from the supply unit. A method of treating a tree includes positioning a temperature transmitter proximate to the tree; and lowering a treatment unit over the tree and the temperature transmitter, the treatment unit configured to move independently from a supply unit, the treatment unit in fluid communication with the supply unit.

A tree canopy treatment system includes: a supply unit configured to heat a fluid; and a treatment unit in fluid communication with the supply unit, the treatment unit configured to move independently from the supply unit. A method of treating a tree includes positioning a temperature transmitter proximate to the tree; and lowering a treatment unit over the tree and the temperature transmitter, the treatment unit configured to move independently from a supply unit, the treatment unit in fluid communication with the supply unit.

In one aspect the invention provides a heating apparatus adapted to modify local climatic conditions which includes a base arranged to support the heating apparatus on a support surface. An inlet stage is associated with the base and a mixer stage connected on top of the inlet stage. At least one outlet nozzle is connected to the mixer stage, with the outlet nozzle or nozzles being adapted to rotate relative to the base. At least one heating element is located inside the mixer stage, and an impeller is arranged to drive air through the inlet stage into the mixer stage and out at least one outlet nozzle, where the mixer stage defines an air flow path which elevates air drawn through the mixer stage.

In one aspect the invention provides a heating apparatus adapted to modify local climatic conditions which includes a base arranged to support the heating apparatus on a support surface. An inlet stage is associated with the base and a mixer stage connected on top of the inlet stage. At least one outlet nozzle is connected to the mixer stage, with the outlet nozzle or nozzles being adapted to rotate relative to the base. At least one heating element is located inside the mixer stage, and an impeller is arranged to drive air through the inlet stage into the mixer stage and out at least one outlet nozzle, where the mixer stage defines an air flow path which elevates air drawn through the mixer stage.

A method includes receiving a treatment temperature from a user device; positioning a tree within a treatment region of a canopy; flowing a fluid from a hot fluid generating system to the canopy; spraying the fluid from the hot fluid generating system into the treatment region of the canopy; and selectively enabling and disabling a fluid flow from the hot fluid generating system to the canopy to maintain the treatment temperature within the treatment region of the canopy.

A method includes receiving a treatment temperature from a user device; positioning a tree within a treatment region of a canopy; flowing a fluid from a hot fluid generating system to the canopy; spraying the fluid from the hot fluid generating system into the treatment region of the canopy; and selectively enabling and disabling a fluid flow from the hot fluid generating system to the canopy to maintain the treatment temperature within the treatment region of the canopy.

A method includes receiving sensor data pertaining to each of multiple plants in a growing area from a mobile sensory platform that includes (i) a propulsion system configured to move the mobile sensory platform along a ground of the growing area and (ii) multiple sensors configured to capture the sensor data associated with the multiple plants. The method also includes processing the sensor data using a predictive model to identify one or more issues affecting at least one of the plants. The method further includes generating a graphical user interface that includes a graphical representation of the growing area. In addition, the method includes identifying, using one or more markers in the graphical representation of the growing area, one or more locations of the at least one of the plants having the one or more issues. The sensor data includes information about a three-dimensional structure of each of the plants.

A method includes receiving sensor data pertaining to each of multiple plants in a growing area from a mobile sensory platform that includes (i) a propulsion system configured to move the mobile sensory platform along a ground of the growing area and (ii) multiple sensors configured to capture the sensor data associated with the multiple plants. The method also includes processing the sensor data using a predictive model to identify one or more issues affecting at least one of the plants. The method further includes generating a graphical user interface that includes a graphical representation of the growing area. In addition, the method includes identifying, using one or more markers in the graphical representation of the growing area, one or more locations of the at least one of the plants having the one or more issues. The sensor data includes information about a three-dimensional structure of each of the plants.

The embodied invention is a framework and expanding cover for a crop row that is designed to provide an enhanced crop growing environment. The framework design utilizes a top and bottom cover with affordable materials that are suitable for large scale production. The design also includes an irrigation, fertilizer, and CO.sub.2 injection system that provide an enhanced environment for plants to grow. The entire system is reducible to a small package to better facilitate use in a broad variety of environmental and personal situations.