Glycan Composite Formulations for Crop Yield Enhancement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current formulations for enhancing plant growth, such as those containing poly- and oligoglycosides, are not potent enough at lower application rates (grams per hectare) and do not effectively enhance photosynthate flux in crops.

Innovation Solution

The use of glycan composite formulations comprising branched glycan deglycosylates less than 10 kDa in size, derived from deglycosylation of macromolecules, combined with Ca2+ coordination complexes and D-block transition metal 2+ coordination complexes, which are more potent and effective at lower application rates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional poly- and oligoglycoside formulations are used, then plant growth enhancement is achieved, but the formulations are not potent enough at lower application rates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecrop growth and yieldVSAvoidapplication rate

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the molecular weight parameter of the glycan formulations, using branched glycans with molecular weights of 10 kDa or less (preferably 1-5 kDa) instead of conventional larger glycans. This parameter change results in significantly higher potency, allowing effective application rates of 1-100 grams per hectare compared to kilogram per hectare rates for conventional formulations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates composite formulations by combining branched glycan deglycosylates with specific metal coordination complexes, particularly calcium (Ca2+) and transition metals (Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Cu2+). This composite approach enhances the biological activity and potency of the formulation, enabling effective low-rate application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of operation

If conventional glucoside formulations are applied, then foliar application is effective, but higher application rates (kilograms per hectare) are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefoliar application effectivenessVSAvoidapplication rate

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the molecular structure parameter by using branched glycan deglycosylates with specific structural characteristics (branched configuration, molecular weight 10 kDa or less) that enhance foliar absorption and translocation efficiency. This structural parameter change maintains ease of foliar application while reducing required application rates from kilograms to grams per hectare.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If larger glycan macromolecules are used, then structural stability is maintained, but photosynthate flux enhancement is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveglycan structureVSAvoidphotosynthate flux

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by breaking down large glycan macromolecules into smaller branched deglycosylate units with molecular weights of 10 kDa or less. This segmentation increases the ability of the glycans to enhance photosynthate flux while maintaining structural stability through the branched configuration and metal coordination complexes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

These glycan composite formulations significantly enhance crop growth and productivity by improving photosynthate flux and availability, leading to higher yields and better crop quality, even at lower application rates.

Implementation Method 1

formulations that comprise compositions of glycan composites comprising branched glycan deglycosylate components less than 10 kDa in size and originating from declycosylation of a macromolecule, as well as a Ca2+

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCoordination complex formation:

Implementation Method 2

The formulations may be supplemented with one or more D-block transition metal 2+ coordination complexes

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCoordination complex formation:

Data Source

PatentEP3448157B1Formulations and methods for treating photosynthetic organisms and enhancing qualities and quantities of yields with glycan composite formulations

Publication Date: 2025.06.04 INNOVATION HAMMER LLC

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AI summary

Glycan Composites and methods for rendering glycan composites for the treatment of photosynthetic organisms, including the steps of formulating branched glycan deglycosylates into coordination complex compositions resulting in water-borne availability; stability during storage; applying a suitable volume of the resulting mixture to one or more photosynthetic organisms; delivery to photosynthetic organisms; metabolically based growth of crops; enhanced qualities and increased quantities of crops; and systems and compositions for the same.