USE OF SORBIC ACID AND ITS SALTS AS NEMATOCIDES
DE602022016104T2Active Publication Date: 2025-06-18GONELLA INVENT SOCIETA A RESPONSABILITA LTD SEMPLIFICATA
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602022016104
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-03-24
- Filing Date
- 2022-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-03-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Current nematocides used in agriculture are facing challenges such as increased risk of nematode resistance, toxicity to humans and non-target organisms, and environmental concerns, leading to a need for alternative, sustainable solutions.
Method used
The use of sorbic acid salts, such as potassium sorbate, calcium sorbate, and sodium sorbate, as a nematocide, which are effective in killing at least 70% of nematodes without harming beneficial insects or pollinators, and have a lower environmental impact.
Benefits of technology
Sorbic acid salts demonstrate significant nematocidal activity, with low toxicity to operators and consumers, and minimal impact on the environment, making them a promising alternative for sustainable agriculture.
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