Sulphated Galactose Composition for Plant and Animal Infection Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for protecting crops and livestock against biotic and abiotic stresses, such as synthetic chemicals and transgenic approaches, face challenges due to evolving pathogens and environmental concerns, necessitating the development of natural, sustainable solutions that are effective and environmentally friendly.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising sulphated galactose, either alone or in combination with saccharides and derivatives, is used to activate plant and animal defense pathways, providing protection against infections and abiotic stresses through indirect action on innate defense mechanisms, enhanced by the addition of trace elements and natural plant defense activators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If synthetic chemicals are used to protect crops and livestock, then protection effectiveness is improved, but environmental pollution and chemical residues increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameter from synthetic chemicals to naturally occurring sulphated galactose and its derivatives, maintaining protective effectiveness while eliminating environmental pollution and residue issues associated with synthetic chemicals
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses naturally degradable sulphated galactose compounds that break down naturally in the environment, replacing persistent synthetic chemicals with biodegradable alternatives that do not accumulate in ecosystems
2Reliability
If transgenic approaches are used to develop resistant varieties, then pathogen resistance is improved, but adaptability and acceptance in developing countries decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent activates the organism's own innate defense mechanisms through sulphated galactose treatment, allowing plants and animals to mount their own immune responses rather than relying on externally introduced transgenic traits that may not be culturally or agriculturally acceptable
3Reliability
If conventional breeding is used to develop resistant varieties, then initial resistance is improved, but durability decreases due to fast evolving pathogens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies sulphated galactose treatment in advance to prime and activate defense pathways before pathogen attack occurs, creating a state of heightened readiness that provides durable protection against evolving pathogens rather than relying on static genetic resistance
Solution Approach 2:
The patent induces dynamic, inducible defense responses that can be activated and adjusted in response to varying pathogen threats, rather than relying on fixed genetic resistance that pathogens can easily overcome through evolution
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a composition comprising: (a) at least one sulphated galactose; and (b) at least one saccharide selected from a group consisting of disaccharide, trisaccharide, tetrasaccharide, pentasaccharide, and salts thereof. The present disclosure further discloses a weight percentage of the at least one sulphated galactose to be in a range of 15-90% with respect to the total sugar content. Further, the present disclosure discloses a use of the composition for protecting/treating plants from infection. Also provided is a use of the composition for protecting/treating animals from infection. The present disclosure discloses a use of sulphated galactose for protecting/treating plants from infection. Also provided is a use of sulphated galactose for protecting/treating animals from infection. The present disclosure also discloses a method for preparing the composition as described herein.