Pyroglutamic Acid–Strobilurin Composition for Lower Agrochemical Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need to improve plant growth, health, and yields while reducing the amount of agrochemicals applied, considering environmental and economic constraints.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising pyroglutamic acid and a strobilurin fungicide, specifically pyraclostrobin or trifloxystrobin, is applied to plants to enhance disease control, plant health, and yield, utilizing synergistic effects to reduce the total application rate of substances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the amount of agrochemicals applied is increased to improve plant growth and yields, then plant health and productivity are improved, but environmental safety and economic cost are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines pyroglutamic acid and strobilurin fungicide into a single composition that provides both growth promotion and disease control functions, reducing the need for multiple separate chemical applications and thereby decreasing overall agrochemical usage while maintaining productivity benefits
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite agrochemical formulation integrating pyroglutamic acid (a growth promoter) and strobilurin fungicide (a protective agent) into one product, achieving synergistic effects that improve plant health and yields while reducing total chemical application rates
2Reliability
If the amount of agrochemicals applied is increased to improve plant health and disease control, then plant immunity and protection are improved, but the total application rate and environmental safety are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges pyroglutamic acid which enhances plant immunity and strobilurin fungicide which provides direct disease protection into one composition, achieving both preventive and protective effects simultaneously at reduced application rates compared to using separate products
Solution Approach 2:
Pyroglutamic acid acts as an intermediary that enhances the plant's own defense mechanisms, working synergistically with the strobilurin fungicide to provide improved disease control at lower overall chemical doses by activating the plant's natural protection systems
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AI summary
The subject matter described herein relates generally to compositions and formulations and methods of use of combinations of pyroglutamic acid and a strobilurin fungicide for improving plant growth, health and yields, and for protecting plants against selected stress conditions.