| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for planting and treating seedlings of an agricultural plant. In particular, the apparatus (1) is adapted for planting and treating sugar cane seedlings. The apparatus (1) comprises means (2) for moving the apparatus (1) over a field with soil in which the seedlings are to be planted. Further, it comprises a tray (5) for holding a plurality of seedlings and a furrow opener (6) for automatically creating a furrow in the field when the apparatus (1) is moved over the field. Moreover, the apparatus (1) comprises a spraying device (14) for applying a fertilizer, an insecticide, a fungicide, and/or a nutrient to the furrow. Furthermore, the apparatus (1) comprises a furrow compactor (8) that is adapted to close the furrow with soil and to compact the soil surrounding the seedling in the closed furrow. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of this apparatus (1) for planting a seedling of a graminaceous plant, in particular the seedling of a sugar cane plant. |
