Ethaboxam Tolklofos-Methyl Plant Disease Control Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current agents for controlling plant diseases, such as ethaboxam and tolclofos-methyl, have limitations in effectiveness, necessitating a more potent combination for comprehensive disease control.
Innovation Solution
A composition combining ethaboxam and tolclofos-methyl in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 1:200, used as a seed treatment or applied to plants, effectively controlling diseases caused by Oomycetes and Rhizoctonia spp., with formulations including inert carriers and surfactants for enhanced delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional single-agent formulations (ethaboxam or tolclofos-methyl alone) are used, then the formulation complexity is low, but the disease control effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines ethaboxam and tolclofos-methyl into a single formulation, merging two separate active ingredients to achieve synergistic disease control effects. This combination allows the composition to address multiple plant diseases simultaneously with improved effectiveness compared to single-agent formulations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite pesticide formulation containing both ethaboxam and tolclofos-methyl along with carriers and adjuvants. This composite structure integrates multiple functional components that work together to enhance disease control while maintaining formulation stability and ease of application.
2Reliability
If a combination of ethaboxam and tolclofos-methyl is used, then the disease control effectiveness is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies optimal weight ratios of ethaboxam to tolclofos-methyl (1:1 to 1:200) to achieve synergistic effects while maintaining manufacturability. By defining specific parameter ranges for ingredient proportions, the formulation balances enhanced disease control with practical manufacturing considerations.
3Reliability
If higher concentrations of active ingredients are used, then the disease control effectiveness increases, but the phytotoxicity risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent defines specific concentration ranges for ethaboxam (0.1-10 g/L) and tolclofos-methyl (1-100 g/L) to optimize disease control while minimizing phytotoxicity. These parameter specifications ensure effective disease management at safe concentrations when the ingredients are used in combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes the synergistic interaction between ethaboxam and tolclofos-methyl to achieve enhanced disease control at lower individual concentrations than would be required for each agent alone. This synergy converts the potential harm of high concentrations into a benefit by allowing effective control at reduced, safer dosage levels.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a composition for controlling plant diseases comprising, as active ingredients, ethaboxam and tolclofos-methyl.