Trichoderma Bioenhancer Formulation for Foliar Crop Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current agricultural practices rely heavily on chemical pesticides, which harm the environment and human health, and can lead to pathogen resistance, necessitating the development of effective, eco-friendly biopesticides that can control phytopathogens and promote crop growth.
Innovation Solution
A bioenhancer formulation for foliar application in plants, comprising an extract from the culture medium of Trichoderma harzianum, which includes proteins, amino acids, and phytohormones, providing both fungicidal and growth-enhancing properties, and can be used alone or in combination with chemical agents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If chemical pesticides are used to control phytopathogens, then disease control effectiveness is improved, but environmental harm and health risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of pesticides by using extracts from Trichoderma culture medium instead of synthetic chemicals. The extract contains proteins, amino acids, and phytohormones with specific concentration ranges, transforming the chemical profile from harmful synthetics to beneficial biological compounds while maintaining pathogen control effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The Trichoderma extract acts as an intermediary substance that mediates between the plant and pathogenic fungi. It contains compounds that indirectly control pathogens through growth promotion and indirect antifungal activity rather than direct toxic contact, reducing harmful effects while maintaining control
2Reliability
If chemical pesticides are used repeatedly to control pathogen resistance, then disease control is maintained, but pathogen resistance increases requiring more aggressive agents
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the mode of action parameters by using a multi-component biological extract rather than single-mode chemical pesticides. The extract contains proteins, amino acids, and phytohormones that work through multiple mechanisms (growth promotion, indirect antifungal activity), making it harder for pathogens to develop resistance compared to single-mode chemical agents
Solution Approach 2:
The Trichoderma extract is a composite biological material containing multiple active components (proteins, amino acids, phytohormones) that work synergistically. This composite nature provides multi-target action against pathogens, reducing the risk of resistance development compared to single-component chemical pesticides
3Object-affected harmful factors
If biopesticides are developed as eco-friendly alternatives, then environmental safety is improved, but effectiveness against phytopathogens may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The Trichoderma extract performs multiple functions simultaneously: it promotes plant growth through phytohormones and amino acids while also controlling phytopathogens through indirect antifungal activity. This multi-functionality ensures both environmental safety and effective pathogen control, overcoming the limitation of single-function biopesticides
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the concentration parameters of active components in the extract (proteins at 20-30 μg/ml, amino acids at specific ranges, phytohormones at optimized levels) to maximize both growth-promoting and antifungal effects, ensuring effective pathogen control while maintaining environmental safety
4Reliability
If Trichoderma-based formulations are used for biological control, then fungicidal activity is improved, but formulation stability and viability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical and chemical parameters of the formulation by optimizing pH, concentration ranges of active components, and storage conditions. These parameter optimizations enhance both the fungicidal activity and the stability of the Trichoderma extract, ensuring long-term viability while maintaining effectiveness
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a formulation for foliar application in plants comprising an extract obtained from the culture medium of specific isolates from the Trichoderma genus. The disclosed formulation has both growth enhancing and fungicidal activity. The present disclosure also provides methods involving the disclosed formulation, as well as uses thereof.