The project
Bitecare System
The new frontier of endoinfusion begins with the Bitecare® method, a unique system that using solely the strenght of the operator allows to mechanically separate the plants tissues and to infuse small quantities of liquid with nourishing action or antiparasitic into the small xylematic vessels, which are placed directly under the bark.
THE PROJECT
From traditional methods to endotherapy
Traditional plant protection treatments applied to the tree’s foliage only allow a minimum percentage of the solution containing the active substance to actually reach the “target” to perform its functions. In addition to drastically reducing the amount of plant protection products used, the practice of endotherapy saves the surrounding environment and “non-target” organisms from exposure to chemical molecules. In addition, soil and groundwater are preserved from pollution caused by drift and runoff, so that are the benefits of treatment are much more durable than traditional spraying.
The endotherapy technique eliminates harmful agents which, due to their characteristics of parasites, invade the tissues of woody plants whether they are Broad Leaf or Conifers.
This practice also allows nutrients to be rapidly assimilated by tall trees.
THE PROJECT
How it works
The new frontier of endoinfusion begins with the Bitecare® method, a unique system that using solely the strenght of the operator allows to mechanically separate the plants tissues and to infuse small quantities of liquid with nourishing action or antiparasitic into the small xylematic vessels, which are placed directly under the bark.
THE PROJECT
The revolution of endotherapy
The new frontier of endoinfusion begins with the Bitecare® method, a unique system that using solely the strenght of the operator allows to mechanically separate the plants tissues and to infuse small quantities of liquid with nourishing action or antiparasitic into the small xylematic vessels, which are placed directly under the bark.
With this new approach, a special needle is inserted between the vessels, increasing the speed of the lymphatic flow towards the crown by “Venturi Effect”.
thanks to this phenomenon an external liquid, with healing or nourishing properties, is assorbed in a completely spontaneous and natural way in a very short time. Following the extraction of the needle, no specific treatment is required as no tissue tearing occurs.
Bitecare® was developed following a research conducted by the Spin-off of the University of Padova PAN/De Rebus Plantarum. The patented solution has received numerous awards and the prestigious United Nations/UNIDO Award in 2016.
THE PROJECT
The injection gives way to the infusion
unline traditional injection, which requires the excercise of an external force in order to indtroduce a fluid into the system, endoinfusion is based one the intensity of the lead transpiration as driving force for the movement.
Therefore, the absorption speed of an external liquid is closely correlated with the intensity of the xylematic flow directed towards the canopy, and xylematic flow is in turn directly proportional to the volume of water dispersed by the leaves.
As an example, under normal conditions a common Platanus (Platanus acrifolia) can spontaneusly absorb 10 mL of external liquids in less than a minute; in ideal conditions even 1 liter in just 10 minutes.
STEP 1
Reaching the vessels
Through the Bite® endoinfusion tool, a special needle gets inserted between the fibers.
No tissue tearing.
Total prevention from infections.
No tissue heating and therefore no permanent injury.
STEP 2
Introducing the liquid
Spontaneous infusion by atmospheric pressure.
No modification of the plant’s physiology
No alteration of he characteristics of the product used and no waste of the product.
No damage to the issues.
STEP 3
Closing the port
The port can be treated with natural products (e.g. propolis)
Complete cicatrization in a few weeks.
No loss of strenght and vitality.
No aesthetic damage.
One the xylematic vessels are reached, nutrients or treatments can be introduced spontaneously into the plant. Spaced tissues heal naturally in a few weeks.
The special lenticular section needle allows to spontaneously spread of a bundle of fibers exerting a minimal friction.
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Products that can be used with Bitecare®
Products
The products used in endotherapy are: insecticides, phytostimulants and nutrients. The volumes of liquids to be introduced into the xylematic vessels are directly proportional to the diameter of the stem and are equivalent to 1 mL of nourishing or therapeutic solution per centimeter of circumference.