The Bioturbator operates with 5 to 8 bar of compressed air. The
air is supplied either continuously or intermittently. Liquid
solutions can be sprayed or flushed in.
While working with the Bioturbator, you can continuously switch
between injection, spraying, and flushing. This guarantees optimal
usage of the system.
Damage to the supply lines or roots is excluded, because the probe
is inserted into the soil manually.
Due to this, the bioturbator system can be implemented universally,
even under floor/flagstone paving and asphalt pavement.
Use of the bioturbator improves the tree habitat. A tree whose
vitality has been decreased through soil compaction or construction
work is strengthened through this process, and the soil compaction
is broken up without damaging any roots.
Causes of Damage
Air Deficiency
Regularly stressed vegetation areas cause a change of the
soil structure due to compaction. Microorganisms and soil
fauna die off. The vitality of the vegetation layer decreases,
so that plant damage occurs.
Especially at risk are soils that exhibit a naturally small
air pore volume, such as clay and loam soils. Here, anaerobic
conditions lead to decay and fungal attacks.
Same as air deficiency, water deficiency is largely caused by
compaction of the vegetation layer. Medium pores are destroyed
by pressure, and the water storage capacity and capillarity are
decreased.
In extreme habitats such as street greenery, roof-top gardens,
or overbuilt plant dens, the lacking supply of organic matter
results in deficiency symptoms, and thus to a weakening of the
plant. The plant is weakened and becomes susceptible to disease
and extreme weather conditions
In the winter, de-icing salt causes an excessive salt concentration
in the soil. When the soil exhibits a certain concentration of
sodium chloride, fine roots are burned. The water and nutrient
uptake of the plants is severely impacted.
Similar effects are caused by human-incurred damage through contamination
of the soil with mineral oil or other toxic substances.
Through the injection of compressed air with standard
pressure (5 to 8 bar) and large air quantities (3000l/min),
compacted soil is broken up. The natural soil structure
is restored through the quick introduction of soil fauna
as well as water and air exchange.
Improved Soil Structure
The introduction of structure-improving substances (lava,
silicate, alginate) by injection, spraying, or flushing
increases the quality of the soil conditioning and improves
the vitality of the treated soil.
Water-storing agents (e.g., alginate) and fertilizer (selected
according to plant needs) are introduced into the fine roots of
the plants through injection, spraying, or flushing. The placement
of the agent “on site” effectuates a quick and lasting
fortification of the plants.
The injection, spraying, or flushing of ion exchangers, humic
substances, or silicate gels can counteract the effects of the
winter de-icing salt. In the same manner, the pH value of the
soil can be optimally adapted to the plants through targeted fertilization.
Optimization of Soil Response
The injection, spraying, or flushing of ion exchangers, humic
substances, or silicate gels can counteract the effects of the
winter de-icing salt. In the same manner, the pH value of the
soil can be optimally adapted to the plants through targeted fertilization.
The regeneration measures promise the best success rate in their
respective combination based on plant needs
