Olive Tree Composition Reducing Ovarian Abortion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Olive tree plants experience productivity limitations due to the natural phenomenon of ovarian abortion, where flowers with absent or partially developed ovaries cannot contribute to fruit production, necessitating larger olive groves and increased investments.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising alpha-naphthylacetic acid, N-acetyl thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, and a boron source, administered to olive tree plants, significantly reduces ovarian abortion and increases productivity by promoting healthy flower development and fruit production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fertilizing products or phytosanitary products are used, then plant protection and nutritional support are provided, but ovarian abortion phenomenon is not significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines four distinct components (alpha-naphthylacetic acid, N-acetyl thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, and boron source) into a composite composition that works synergistically to reduce ovarian abortion. Each component contributes specific functions: alpha-naphthylacetic acid promotes flower development, thiazolidine compounds support physiological processes, and boron strengthens cell walls and reproductive structures. This composite approach achieves both plant protection and significant productivity improvement, resolving the contradiction between reliable plant support and enhanced olive production.
2Productivity
If larger olive groves are established to compensate for ovarian abortion, then oil production capacity increases, but investment costs and management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physiological parameters of the olive trees through chemical treatment, specifically modifying flower and ovary development parameters. By applying the composition during critical phenological stages, the treatment alters the natural progression of ovarian abortion, converting non-functional flowers into productive fruits. This parameter change approach increases oil production capacity within existing grove boundaries, avoiding the need to expand grove size and associated investments.
3Productivity
If ovarian abortion is reduced through the new composition, then olive production increases, but composition application cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the composition in advance during specific phenological stages (flower differentiation, flowering, or bud setting) before ovarian abortion occurs. This preliminary action prevents the development of non-functional ovaries rather than correcting them afterward. By timing the application to coincide with critical developmental windows, the treatment achieves high productivity gains with relatively simple application protocols, avoiding the need for complex monitoring and intervention systems.
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The present invention concerns a composition that enables ovarian abortion phenomena to be significantly reduced in olive tree plants and a treatment method of at least one olive tree plant that comprises the administration of said composition.