Nanobubble Water Powdery Mildew Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for controlling powdery mildew, such as using azole fungicides, face issues with drug resistance and safety concerns, and require effective management of eucalyptus leaf extract and water-soluble chitosan concentrations.

Innovation Solution

Applying nanobubble water with high oxygen concentrations and specific bubble sizes to plants, either alone or diluted with agrochemicals, to effectively control powdery mildew by washing out pathogens and killing them through cleansing action.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If azole fungicides are used to control powdery mildew, then the controlling effect is improved, but drug resistance of pathogens emerges and safety problems occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrolling effectVSAvoiddrug resistance and safety problems
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by using eucalyptus leaf extract (specific concentration range) combined with water-soluble chitosan, replacing conventional azole fungicides. This parameter change achieves powdery mildew control while avoiding drug resistance and safety issues associated with traditional chemicals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite formulation by combining eucalyptus leaf extract and water-soluble chitosan in specific ratios. This composite approach enhances the controlling effect while reducing the harmful side effects, as the synergistic interaction between the two components provides effective disease control without inducing pathogen resistance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Object-affected harmful factors

If eucalyptus leaf extract and water-soluble chitosan are used, then safety problems are reduced, but concentration management becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesafety problemsVSAvoidconcentration management
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent specifies optimal concentration ranges (eucalyptus leaf extract: 0.1-10% by weight, water-soluble chitosan: 0.01-5% by weight) to simplify the management complexity. By establishing these precise parameter ranges, the patent makes the formulation easy to prepare and apply while maintaining safety advantages over conventional fungicides.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If conventional fungicides are used, then the operation is simple, but drug resistance and safety issues arise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoiddrug resistance and safety issues
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent maintains operational simplicity by providing clear preparation instructions: mixing eucalyptus leaf extract and water-soluble chitosan in specified concentrations with water. This parameter-based formulation approach keeps the operation straightforward while eliminating the harmful effects of conventional fungicides.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

The method achieves a high controlling effect on powdery mildew by improving symptoms and reducing pathogen presence, with improved efficacy when using nanobubble water on plants like bell peppers and roses.

Implementation Method 1

nanobubble water with high oxygen concentrations and specific bubble sizes to plants, either alone or diluted with agrochemicals, to effectively control powdery mildew by washing out pathogens and killing them through cleansing action

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOxidation: Oxidation

Data Source

PatentEP3804520B1Method of controlling powdery mildew
Publication Date: 2023.08.02 AQUASOLUTION CORP
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AI summary

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of controlling powdery mildew that can achieve an excellent control effect with a simple operation. This powdery mildew control method involves applying nanobubble water to plant bodies.