MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531026131 A) filed by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University on March 21, 2025, for Automated Mulch Sealing Device For Efficient Plant Growth.

Inventor includes Dr. Trushna Parida.

The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.

Abstract: An automated mulch sealing device for efficient plant growth, comprises of, a platform 101 to be positioned on a ground surface with motorized wheels 102 for navigation, a touch interactive display panel 103 enables the user to input specifications for sealing mulch holes, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 to captures and processes images to identify plant positions, a hollow cylindrical member 105 controlled by an extendable L-shaped rod 106 to measure plant dimensions, a storage chamber 107, containing soil, to dispense and seal the mulch around the plant, an extendable hollow pole 108 that is actuated by the microcontroller to extend/retract to position end of the pole over the member 105, a speaker is installed for an audible alerts notify the user when the soil chamber needs refilling.

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