MX2008002224A - A device and process to generate co2 used for indoor crop protection and underwater gardening - Google Patents

Abstract

A process and device used to produce CO2in an indoor environment is described. The device contains a container that contains a mixture of substrate and fungi. The container has at least one opening to permit the CO2to enter the plant growth environment and a pump connected to the container to pump out the CO2through said opening into the plant growth environment. The invention further relates to a kit that contains a container, substrate, fungi and a pump.

Description

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR GENERATING CARBON DIOXIDE USED FOR PRODUCTION OF INTERIOR CROPS AND GARDENING SUBACUUM BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Carbon dioxide is important for all living organisms. The reduction of carbon dioxide, through photosynthesis in the chloroplasts of green plants, results in the formation of carbohydrates, which supplies the immediate energy needs of all plants and animals. Each growing season, huge amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide diffuse into green plants, making photosynthesis possible. At the end of a season or at the end of the life of the plant, the carbon must be recycled back into the atmosphere such that the next generation of green plants can grow and develop. A continuous recycling of carbon is essential for life on earth. Many processes are responsible for returning carbon dioxide to the atmosphere including: respiration of animals, volcanic eruptions, and combustion of coal, gas, oil, and plants and animals. However, fungi (and bacteria) undoubtedly play the leading role in the carbon cycle. These are responsible, through their enzymatic action of converting carbohydrates and other carbon-containing compounds back to carbon dioxide that green plants can then synthesize Ref .: 190073 again to carbohydrates. This cycle has existed for millions of years on Earth and has resulted in a relatively stable atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Fungi are eukaryotic, spore-producing, non-photosynthetic organisms that must absorb nutrients from organic matter formed by other organisms. Fungi can be unicellular (yeast) or multicellular (mushrooms) and their cell walls usually contain chitin or cellulose and beta-glucan. The fungal kingdom offers enormous biodiversity with over 70,000 known genera and 1.5 million species. Fungi have contributed to the well-being of the human race since the beginning of civilization. Fungi have been recognized as both beneficial and harmful in their relation to human events although their role is predominantly beneficial. Undoubtedly, the most important roles for fungi on earth are as decomposition agents. In forest ecosystems, fungi are the main agents that break down cellulose, cellulose and lignin, the main components of wood. Fungi use many different substrates as food including many food products that we use. As a group, fungi have the ability to use almost any carbon source as food. The kind of The substrate that can be used to feed a specific species is determined largely by the type of digestive enzymes it produces and releases in its environment. The ability of fungi (and bacteria) to break down organic material through digestive and respiratory processes benefits man by: 1) removing organic waste from man's environment, 2) the formation of humus, an important constituent of soil, and 3) release large amounts of carbon dioxide (important for photosynthesis) into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is routinely used to enrich or "fertilize" the environment in indoor production areas or greenhouses to improve photosynthesis and increase the production of cash crops (Chalabi, ZA, A. Biro, BJ Bailey, DP Aikman and KE Cockshull, 2002, Optimal control strategies for carbon dioxide enrichment in greenhouse tomato crops - Part 1: using carbon dioxide mash, Biosystems Engineering 81: 421-431, Hand, DW 1982. C02 enrichment, the benefits and problems. : 14-43 and Hand, D. 1984. Crop responses to winter and summer C02 enrichment, Acta Horticulturae 162: 45-60). Two main methods to fertilize indoor environments with carbon dioxide is to use pure carbon dioxide from storage tanks or burn fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, fuel oil, etc. These two methods have some disadvantages such as the difficulty of transporting and handling heavy carbon dioxide storage tanks and the generation of heat in the plant production environment through the burning of fossil fuels. Our invention overcomes these disadvantages by providing easy handling containers and by producing carbon dioxide through growth of fungi in a substrate without the generation of excessive heat. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION We describe a process and a device for generating a C02 product preferably 100% organic for the purpose of air fertilization. Air fertilization involves increasing the C02 levels in the ambient air above normal levels (approximately 300 - approximately 600 parts per million (ppm)) thus improving the process of photosynthesis and the overall growth of the plant. The process is useful for indoor cultivation production environments such as greenhouses, aquariums, garages, etc. The invention is also useful for outdoor applications to produce C02 such as but not limited to ponds, fish breeding, etc. The process and device are useful for improving the growth rates and overall robustness of plants, such as but not limited to chrysanthemums, geraniums, orchids, African Violets, roses, begonias, basil or Vegetables such as, but not limited to tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, carrots, celery, lettuce, etc. Within a greenhouse / enclosed growth enclosure, C02 is generated at night through decomposing matter of plant in the ground. This level of C02 is used rapidly in the early hours of growth of green plants. This cycle is obviously counterproductive in the use of daily available sunlight or "lights on" phase of a growth enclosure. We believe that a device according to the invention: Will increase plant yields 50-100 percent, Provide shorter growth periods, Improve floral quality and health, Reduce heating costs (less ventilation, faster growth periods), Provide production of C02 alternative cos eable, completely-natural. This process and device will enrich C02 levels in indoor growing production environments that will improve plant growth and robustness. The formulation is comprised of a mixture of at least one substrate and at least one fungus. The substrate is preferably natural by-products of the culture industry (substrate). The fungi feed on the substrate and thus releases C02. The substrate can be considered as food for the fungi. One aspect of the invention is a device used to produce C02 in an indoor environment comprising a container containing a mixture of substrate and fungi and the container having at least one opening to allow air to enter the container and a pump connected to the container. vessel towards the pump that expels the C02 through the opening in the environment. Another aspect of the invention is a process for producing C02 in an indoor growth environment comprising mixing at least one substrate and at least one mushroom in a container having at least one opening to allow C02 to exit the container and Enter the growth environment and place the container in an environment of internal growth. A still further aspect of the invention is a kit comprising a container, a pump, a substrate and fungi or bacteria. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 illustrates the device according to the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention is directed to a process and a device for generating a C02 product for the purpose of air fertilization. The process and the device require mixing at least one fungus with a substrate. The invention preferably relates to a kit comprising a container, a bomb and a mushroom. The substrate to be used will include at least one of the following: poultry manure, cottonseed meal, cottonseed husks, soybean meal, brewer's grain, coconut bean husks, horse manure layers of straw, hay, wheat straw, plaster, wood and wood products, (sawdust, pieces of wood, etc.), ears of corn, wheat bran, millet, rye, and other plant and animal material and other known materials by those skilled in the art, or combinations of these materials. Various suitable substrates to facilitate the growth of a particular fungus are known in the art. Preferably, the fungal species to be used include mycelium such as but not limited to Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms) and Pleurotus spp. (oyster mushrooms). Because fungi share characteristics of both plants and animals, they are classified separately in the fungal kingdom. Within this Kingdom, there are the "filamentous fungi", so called due to their vegetative bodies consisting of small filaments referred to as "hypha". Typically, the hypha grows in a branched way, which is dispersed on or within the substrate used as the source of the nutrient, thus forming a hyphal network called "mycelium". In the life cycle of more filamentous fungi, the mycelium provides the emergence of asexual or sexual reproductive bodies carrying spores. The spore is functionally comparable to the seeds of higher plants, which is important in the dispersion and survival of the fungus in nature. Under appropriate environmental conditions, the spore germinates to form another generation of hypha and thus completes the life cycle of the fungus. The byproducts will be environmentally conditioned to produce a substrate containing carbohydrates. The conditioning of the substrate involves manipulating the temperature, introducing fresh ambient air into a controlled growth environment, pasteurizing or sterilizing the substrate and introducing protein-rich supplements such as dried blood, corn flour, delayed-release nutrients, etc. the substrate. The combination of these materials and their subsequent maturation will initiate an organic reaction that liberates the CO 2 produced naturally in the growing environment thus increasing the process of photosynthesis. Once the fungi are introduced and begin to grow on the substrate they will begin to consume the substrate that contains carbohydrates begin to produce C02 and increase the speed of photosynthesis and subsequent growth of the plant. Photosynthesis is defined as the process of converting radiant energy (sunlight, etc.), H20, and C02 into oxygen that is released into the atmosphere and into carbohydrates and other organic substances that are sources of energy stored in plants. Figure 1 illustrates an embodiment in accordance with the invention. The device 10 is shown in Figure 1. The substrate and fungal mixture 30 can be placed in a container 10 designed specifically to maximize the release of natural C02 in various growth environments. The container 20 will be designed to enclose the substrate and fungal mixture 30. The container will be equipped with at least one vent hole. The vent hole may be in the lid 40 to facilitate the release of naturally produced C02. A pump system 50 may also be included to assist in the extraction of C02 from the containers. Any known pump 50 can be used. In Figure 1, pump 50 is an electric pump (with electric cord 90 shown in Figure 1). The pump 50 may have a tube 80 that is directed towards the interior of the fungal mixture and substrate 30. The C02 70 that is produced could travel from the tube 80 and pumping out of the container 20 through such means as a nozzle 60. It is preferable to equalize the air pump with the size of the container. If a 3.79 liter (one gallon) container is used, it is preferable to use an aquarium air pump. If a 208.18 liter (55-gallon) barrel is used, the pump should be a much larger pump. The container 20 is preferably plastic or metal and more preferably plastic. The size of the container does not matter but it is easier to work with containers of 3.79 to 18.93 liters (one or 5 gallons). In addition, the apparatus for producing C02 may contain an agitator (although not shown) which may be located in a location similar to tube 80. The agitator will improve the amount of C02 produced by breaking the substrate and stimulating the fungi to be fed into the substrate. . An agitator can be any known agitator as long as it can break the substrate and the fungal mixture. The purpose of the agitator is to disturb the mycelium such that additional growth will occur. Examples of an agitator include any type of agitator, vibrator, orbital sander, etc. Mushroom cultivation consists of six steps, and although the divisions are somewhat arbitrary, these steps identify what is needed to form a production system. This is described in detail at http: //www.mushroominfo. com / grow / sixsteps .html that is Incorporates for full reference for all useful purposes. This reference establishes the following: One of the preferred modalities is to use the Phase II fertilizer that is manufactured as described below: The six steps of mushroom crops are Phase I composting, Phase II composting, composting, planting with preculture , boxing, shoring and cutting. These steps are described in their naturally occurring sequence, emphasizing the salient features in each step. The fertilizer provides the necessary nutrients for the mushrooms to grow. Two types of mushroom fertilizer materials are generally used, the most used and least expensive being horse manure in layers of wheat straw. Synthetic fertilizer is usually manufactured from hay and shredded corn, although the term often refers to any mushroom fertilizer where the main ingredient is not horse manure. Both types of fertilizer require adding nitrogen supplements and gypsum, a conditioning agent. Compost preparation occurs in two steps referred to as Phase I and Phase II composting. The discussion of compost preparation and mushroom production begins with Phase I composting. Phase I: Manufacturing of Mushroom Feeding This stage of composting usually occurs outdoors, although a closed building or a structure with a roof over it can be used. A block of concrete, referred to as a dump, is required for composting. Also a fertilizer turner to aerate and irrigate the ingredients and a tractor loader is necessary to move the ingredients to the turner. At the beginning the batteries were turned by hand using tridents, which are still an alternative to mechanized kit, but it requires a lot of work and physically demanding. Phase I Composition starts by mixing and irrigating the ingredients when they are stacked in a rectangular stack with tight sides and a loose center. Normally, the bulk ingredients are deposited through a fertilizer turner. Water is sprayed on horse manure or synthetic manure as these materials move through the manure. The nitrogen and gypsum supplements are dispersed over the top of the bulk ingredients and mixed thoroughly by the tumbler. Once the pile is moistened and formed, aerobic fermentation (composting) begins as a result of the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, which occurs naturally in bulk ingredients. Heat, ammonia and carbon dioxide are released as byproducts during this process. Fertilizer activators, other than those mentioned, are not necessary, although some organic cultivation books emphasize the need for an "activator". Mushroom fertilizer develops when the chemical nature of raw material ingredients is transformed by the activity of microorganisms, heat, and some chemical reactions that release heat. These events result in a more appropriate source of nutrients for the growth of mushrooms for the exclusion of other fungi and bacteria. There must be adequate moisture, oxygen, nitrogen, and carbohydrates present throughout the process, or otherwise the process will end. This is why water and supplements are added periodically, and the compost pile is aerated when it is moved through the turner. Gypsum is added to minimize the untosity that the fertilizer normally tends to have. The plaster increases the flocculation of certain chemicals in the compost, and these adhere to the straw or hay instead of filling the pores (holes) between the straws. A side benefit of this phenomenon is that air can permeate the pile more easily, and air is essential for the composting process. The exclusion of air results in an airless (anaerobic) environment in which noxious chemical compounds are formed which impair the selectivity of mushroom fertilizer for the growth of mushrooms. Gypsum is added at the beginning of composting to 14.18 kg (40 lbs.) Per ton of dry ingredients.

Nitrogen supplements in general use currently include brewer's grain, soybean meal, peanuts, or cotton, and chicken manure, among others. The purpose of these supplements is to increase the nitrogen content to 1.5 percent for horse manure or 1.7 percent for synthetic manure, both calculated on a dry weight basis. Synthetic fertilizer requires the addition of ammonium nitrate or urea at the start of composting to supply the compost microflora with an easily available form of nitrogen for growth and reproduction. Cobs are sometimes not available or available at a price considered excessive. Substitutes or supplements to ears include ground hardwood bark, cottonseed husks, neutralized grape pulp, and cocoa husks. Managing a compost pile containing any of these materials is unique in requirements for irrigation and the interval between turns. The initial fertilizer pile should be 1.52 to 1.83 meters. (5 to 6 feet) tall, and as long as necessary. A two-sided box can be used to form the stack (haystack), although some tumblers are equipped with a "portal" so you do not need a box. The sides of the pile should be firm and dense, yet the center should remain loose through Phase I composting. As straw or hay is softened during composting, materials become less rigid and compaction can occur easily. If the materials become too compact, the air can not move through the pile and an anaerobic environment will develop. Turns and irrigation are done at intervals of approximately 2 days, but not unless the pile is hot (62.79 to 76.67 (145e to 170eF)). The turns provide the opportunity to irrigate, aerate, and mix the ingredients, as well as relocate straw or hay from a cooler area to a warmer one in the stack, exterior versus interior. Supplements are also added when the haystacks are rotated, but these should be added early in the composting process. The number of turns and the time between turns depends on the condition of the initial material and the time necessary for the fertilizer to warm up to temperatures above 62.78a C (145a F). Adding water is critical since too much will exclude oxygen occupying the pore space, and too little can limit the growth of bacteria and fungi. As a general rule water is added to the washout point when the pile is formed and at the time of the first turn, and then nothing or only a little is added for the duration of composting. In the last turn before the Phase II of composting, water can be applied generously so that when the fertilizer is slightly squeezed, water drains from it.

There is a link between water, nutritive value, microbial activity, and temperature, and because it is a chain, when a condition is limited by a factor, the entire chain will cease to function. Biologists observe this phenomenon repeatedly and have called it the Law of Limiting Factors. Phase I Composition lasts from 7 to 14 days, depending on the nature of the material at the beginning and its characteristics at each turn. There is a strong ammonia odor associated with composting, which is usually complemented by a moldy, sweet odor. When the temperatures of the fertilizer are 68.3a C (155a F) and higher, and this ammonia is present, chemical changes occur which result in a nutrient instead of being used exclusively by the mushrooms. As a byproduct of chemical changes, heat is released and fertilizer temperatures increase. The temperatures in the fertilizer can reach 76.67 to 82.22a C (170a to 180a F) during the second and third turns when a desirable level of biological and chemical activity is occurring. At the end of Phase I the fertilizer should: a) have a chocolate brown color; b) have folding, soft straws; c) have a moisture content of 68 to 74 percent; and d) have a strong ammonia odor. When the moisture, temperature, color, and smell described have been reached, Phase I composting is complete.

Phase II: Fertilizer Finishing There are two main purposes of Phase II composting. Pasteurization is necessary to kill any insects, nematodes, plague fungus, and other pests that are present in the compost. And second, it is necessary to remove the ammonia that was formed during Phase I composting. Ammonia at the end of Phase II at a higher concentration of 0.07 percent is often lethal to mushroom white growth, so it must be removed; Generally, a person can smell ammonia when the concentration is above 0.10 percent. Phase II occurs in one of three places, depending on the type of production system used. For the system divided into zones, the fertilizer is packed in wooden trays, the trays are stacked to a height of six to eight, and move in an environmentally controlled Phase II enclosure. Next, the trays are moved into special enclosures, each designed to provide the optimum environment for each step of the mushroom growth process. With a system of bed or shelves, the fertilizer is placed directly in beds in the recito used for all steps of crop cultivation. The most recently introduced system, the bulk system, is one in which the fertilizer is placed in a cement-block tank with a perforated floor and no cover on top of the fertilizer; This is an enclosure designed specifically for Phase II composting. The fertilizer, if placed in beds, trays, or in bulk, should be filled uniformly in depth and density or compression. The density of the fertilizer should allow gas exchange, since ammonia and carbon dioxide will be replaced by outside air. Phase II composting can be observed as an ecological process, dependent on temperature, that uses air to maintain the fertilizer in a temperature interval better suited for deamonification of organisms to grow and reproduce. The growth of these thermophilic organisms (which love heat) depends on the availability of usable carbohydrates and nitrogen, some nitrogen in the form of ammonia. Optimal administration of Phase II is difficult to define and most commercial growers tend towards one of the two systems in current general use: high temperature or low temperature. A high temperature Phase II system involves an initial pasteurization period during which the fertilizer and air temperature rise to at least 62.78a C (145a F) for 6 hours. The heat generated during the growth of naturally occurring microorganisms or by injecting steam into the enclosure where the fertilizer is placed, or both can achieve this. After pasteurization, the fertilizer is re-conditioned, immediately decreasing the temperature to 60 ° C (140 ° F) by discharging fresh air into the room. Then, the fertilizer is allowed to cool gradually at a rate of approximately -16.67 to -16.11a C (2a to 3a F) each day until all the ammonia dissipates. This Phase II system requires approximately 10 to 14 days to complete. In the low temperature Phase II system, the temperature of the fertilizer initially increases to approximately 52.22 ° C (126 ° F) with steam or heat released via microbial growth, after which the air temperature decreases so the fertilizer is in a temperature range of 51.67 to 54.44a C (125a to 130a F). During the 4 to 5 days after pasteurization, the temperature of the fertilizer can be decreased by -16.67 (2a F) approximately a day until the ammonia is dissipated. It is important to remember the purposes of Phase II when it comes to determining the appropriate procedure and sequence to follow. One purpose is to remove the unwanted ammonia. For this purpose the temperature range is more efficient from 51.67 to 54.449 C (125a to 130a F) since the de-ammonified organisms will grow well in this temperature range. A second purpose of Phase II is to remove any pests present in the fertilizer by use of a pasteurization sequence. At the end of Phase II, the temperature of the fertilizer should be reduced to approximately (75a to 80aF) before planting with preculture (plantation) can begin. The nitrogen content of the fertilizer should be 2.0 to 2.4 percent, and the moisture content between 68 and 72 percent. Also, at the end of Phase II it is desirable to have 2.27 to 3.18 kg (5 to 7 lbs) of dry fertilizer per (square foot) 0.65 square meters of bed or tray surface to obtain useful mushroom productions. It is important to have both the fertilizer and the uniform fertilizer temperatures during the Phase II process since it is desirable to have a material as homogeneous as possible. Planting with preculture The mushroom fertilizer must be inoculated with mushroom white (Latin expand = disperse) if one expects the mushrooms to grow. The mushroom itself is the fruit of a plant as tomatoes are from tomato plants. Inside the tomato one finds seeds, and these are used to start the next season's crop. Microscopic spores are formed inside a mushroom cover, but their small size prevents handling them like seeds. As the tomato comes from a plant with roots, stems, and leaves, mushrooms emerge from thin cell-like threads called mycelium. The mycelium of the fungus is the white plant, similar to thread that it is frequently observed in decaying wood or moldy bread. The mycelium can propagate vegetatively, similar to the separation of narcissus bulbs and obtaining more narcissus plants. Specialized facilities are required to propagate mycelium, so the mushroom mycelium does not mix with the mycelium of another fungus. The vegetatively propagated mycelium is known as white, and commercial mushroom growers buy white from any of about a dozen white companies. The manufacturers of white start the process of making mycelium by sterilizing a mixture of rye grain plus water and plaster; Wheat, millet, and other small grains can be substituted for rye. Sterilized horse manure formed in blocks was used as the growth medium for white until about 1940, and this was called brick or block white, or white manure; Such white is not common now. Once sterilized the grain has a piece of mycelium added to it, the grain and mycelium are shaken 3 times at intervals of 4 days during a period of 14 days of active mycelial growth. Once the grain is colonized by the mycelium, the product is called mycelium. The mycelium can be refrigerated for a few months, so the mycelium prepares the farmer's request for mycelium. In the United States, mushroom growers They have a choice of four main mushroom crops: a) Soft white - soft cover, cover and white stem; b) scaly cover - completely white with stem and white cover; c) Cream - soft to scaly cover with white stem and cream white cover; and b) Coffee - soft cover, chocolate brown cover with white stem. Within each of the four main groups, there are several isolates, so a grower can have a choice of up to eight soft white strains. The isolates vary in flavor, texture, and crop requirements, but all are edible mushrooms. The white is distributed in the fertilizer and then mixed thoroughly into the fertilizer. For years this has been done by hand, spreading the white on the surface of the compost and stirring it with a small tool similar to rake. In recent years, however, for the bed system, the white is mixed in the fertilizer by a special preculture sowing machine that mixes the fertilizer and white with devices similar to finger or tip. In a tray or batch system, the white is mixed in the fertilizer when it moves along a conveyor belt or while falling from a conveyor to a tray. Planting speed with preculture is expressed as a unit or quarter so many 0.09 m (square feet) of bed surface; 1 unit per 3.05 m (10 feet) is desirable. The proportion is sometimes expressed with base in weight of white against weight of fertilizer; a ratio of 2 percent of sowing with preculture is desirable. Once the target has been completely mixed with compost and manure worked such that the surface is level, the temperature of the fertilizer is maintained at 23.89 (75 ° F) and the relative humidity is kept high to minimize drying of the fertilizer surface or the white one. Under these conditions the target will grow - producing a network similar to mycelial thread through the fertilizer. The mycelium grows in all directions from a grain of mycelium, and eventually the mycelium of the different white grains melt together, making a bed planted with compost preculture a biological entity. The white appears as a white to blue-white mass through the compost after fusion has occurred. When the white grows it generates heat, and if the temperature of the fertilizer increases from 26.67 to 29.44a C (80a to 85a F), depending on the crop, the heat can kill or damage the mycelium and eliminate the possibility of maximum crop productivity and / or mushroom quality. At temperatures below 23.33a C (742F), the white growth decreases and the time intervals between sowing with preculture and harvesting are extended. The time necessary for the target to colonize the fertilizer depends on the proportion of sowing with preculture and its distribution, the humidity and temperature of the fertilizer, and the nature or quality of the fertilizer. The complete run of the mycelium usually requires 14 to 21 days. Once the fertilizer is completely grown with the white, the next step in production is at hand. The substrate prepared by the previous steps is preferable. It is also preferable to transfer the substrate and fungal mixture from a smaller container to a larger container. The transfer of the mixture to the larger container allows more air to enter the container and improves the production of C02. The smaller container decreases the production of C02 because the fungi are hungry for oxygen and do not convert the substrate quickly. The transfer of the mixture to the larger container is generally from about 2 to about 52 weeks and preferably about 3 weeks to about 6 weeks. It is preferable to connect the pump to the mixture from about 1 to about 3 hours and still more preferably about 2 weeks after the mixture is made. Inserting the pump a later time allows the fungus to start feeding on the substrate producing more C02. It is possible to use more than one of the devices according to the invention in multiple locations in a indoor growth environment. Depending on the size of the enclosure, two or more devices can be used in different locations in the environment to maximize the amount of C02 to be produced in the growth environment. Placing the mixture of the substrate and mushrooms in a 3.79 liter (one gallon) container can produce C02 for 60 days in an enclosure of approximately 2.44 x 2.44 x 2.44 m (8 x 8 x 8 (8 feet high by 8 feet wide by 8 feet deep)). If the invention is used in a very small growth area (closet, refrigerator, etc.) too much C02 can be a problem. However, placing the invention in a timekeeper and releasing C02 for 3-4 hours throughout the day could be a way to prevent too much C02 from entering the room. The optimal temperatures for better growth conditions vary depending on the type of plant or vegetable. However, it is more likely to be in the range from 18.33 to 23.89a C (65 to 75a F). The temperature at night (with lights off) should be within about 5 to about 10 degrees lower than the temperature in the day (lights on). The humidity should preferably be between about 70-75%. For better growth results, the C02 levels should be maintained between 800-1100 PPM. The Research has shown that maximum growth rates for any plant species are achieved at approximately 1100 PPM; however, C02 concentrations higher than 1800 PPM can actually slow down the growth process. All references described above are incorporated for full reference for all useful purposes. Although certain specific structures representing the invention are shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and rearrangements of the parts may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the underlying inventive concept and that it is not limited to the forms particular shown in this document and described. It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

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1. CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property: 1. A device characterized in that it is used to produce C02 in an indoor environment comprising a container that contains a mixture of substrate and fungus and the container has at least one opening to allow the C02 to exit the vessel and enter the plant growth environment and a pump connected to the vessel to pump the C02 out through the opening into the environment. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises a tube connected to the pump and the tube is directed through the opening in the container. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises an agitator that can stir the mixture inside the container. 4. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that it additionally comprises an agitator that can stir the mixture inside the container. 5. The device in accordance with the claim 1, characterized in that the mixture is fungus and compound. 6. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the mixture is fungus and compound. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the pump is an aquarium pump. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that the tube is a plastic tube. 9. A process, characterized in that C02 is produced in an indoor growth environment comprising mixing at least one substrate and at least one fungus or bacteria in the container, wherein the container has at least one opening to allow the C02 enter the environment and place the container in an environment of indoor growth. 10. The process according to claim 9, characterized in that it additionally comprises connecting a pump to the container so that the pump expels the C02 towards the environment. 11. The process according to claim 9, characterized in that it additionally comprises stirring and mixing with a stirrer inside the container. 12. The process in accordance with the claim 10, characterized in that it additionally comprises stirring the mixture with a stirrer inside the container. 13. The process according to claim 9, characterized in that the mixture is fungus and compound. 14. The process in accordance with the claim 12, characterized in that the mixture is fungus and compound. 15. The process in accordance with the claim 9, characterized in that it additionally comprises transferring the mixture from the container to the larger container. 16. The process in accordance with the claim 14, characterized in that it additionally comprises transferring the mixture from the container to the larger container. 17. The process in accordance with the claim 10, characterized in that the pump is inserted into the mixture after approximately one week to approximately three weeks after the mixture is made. 18. The process according to claim 16, characterized in that the pump is inserted into the mixture after approximately two weeks after making the mixture. 19. A process, characterized in that C02 is produced in an indoor growth environment comprising using at least one device according to claim 1 in an indoor growth environment. 20. The process in accordance with the claim 19, characterized in that two or more devices according to claim 1 are placed in an indoor growth environment. 21. A kit characterized in that it comprises a container, a pump, a substrate and a mixture of fungi. 22. The kit according to claim 21, characterized in that it additionally comprises an agitator.