ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,685,275, issued on July 21.

"Integrated ecosystem for simultaneous cultivation of soil biology and plants" was invented by Edward Joseph Fasula (Santa Fe, N.M.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An integrated ecological system for simultaneous cultivation of soil biology and plants uses sub-irrigation wicking techniques, aeration tubes, and a compost substrate to optimize soil health, plant growth, and water efficiency. The system combines a pipe or network of subirrigation pipes with a water regulation assembly, aeration tubes, and compost substrate, supporting an aerated static pile composting process that enhances biodiverse soil microbio...