Potassium Bicarbonate Crop Composition for Rain-Resistant Fungal Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing antifungal products for controlling phytopathogenic fungi in agriculture are harmful to the environment, difficult to eliminate, and pose challenges in organic farming due to their persistence and toxic by-products, while current potassium bicarbonate formulations have poor adhesion and are easily washed off by rain.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising potassium bicarbonate and anionic surfactants from the taurate family, optionally with additional excipients like anionic polyelectrolyte polymer surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, and clays, formulated in a solid form to enhance adhesion, spreading, and resistance to leaching, providing long-lasting protection against phytopathogenic fungi.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If copper-based or sulfur-based antifungal products are used, then effective control of phytopathogenic fungi is achieved, but environmental pollution and soil contamination occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by replacing copper and sulfur-based antifungals with potassium bicarbonate, a bio-based compound with different chemical properties that achieves antifungal efficacy without environmental pollution
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses potassium bicarbonate which is biodegradable and easily eliminated from the environment, replacing persistent copper and sulfur compounds that contaminate soil for years
2Object-generated harmful factors
If potassium bicarbonate formulations are used, then environmental friendliness is improved, but adhesion to plant leaves deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite formulation combining potassium bicarbonate with adhesion promoters and surfactants, merging the environmental benefits of bio-based compounds with the adhesion properties of synthetic additives
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces adhesion promoters and surfactants as intermediary substances that mediate between the potassium bicarbonate and plant leaf surfaces, improving wetting and adhesion without compromising the bio-based character
3Reliability
If potassium bicarbonate solutions are applied, then antifungal activity is provided, but resistance to leaching by rain deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent formulates potassium bicarbonate as a solid composition with binding agents and adhesion promoters that create a adherent coating on leaves, preventing leaching while maintaining antifungal activity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state from aqueous solution to solid formulation, which inherently provides better resistance to leaching and improves longevity on leaf surfaces
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 composition offers high antifungal efficacy, improved adhesion and spreading on plant leaves, resistance to leaching, and reduced application frequency, minimizing environmental impact and costs, suitable for organic farming.
Implementation Method 1
at least one excipient chosen from anionic surfactants belonging to the taurate family
Implementation Method 2
Some studies show that this compound has an antifungal effect
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a novel composition comprising potassium bicarbonate and at least one excipient selected from the anionic surfactants belonging to the taurate family, the excipient preferably being acceptable in terms of plant protection and/or preferably being substantially biosourced. The present invention also relates to the use of such a composition and to a method comprising the use of such a composition, for treating and/or protecting crops, preferably vines, cucurbitaceae, solanaceae (preferably potatoes) and any combination thereof; more preferably vines. The present invention further relates to a method for protecting and/or treating crops, comprising the application of such a composition to the crops to be protected and/or treated, wherein the crops are preferably vines, cucurbitaceae, solanaceae (preferably potatoes) and any combination thereof; more preferably vines.