Volatile Benzoxaborole Delivery for Agricultural Pathogen Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new uses of volatile antimicrobial agents and combinations with volatile plant growth regulators, particularly for agricultural applications, as existing oxaborole compounds have not been utilized in this context.
Innovation Solution
The use of volatile antimicrobial compounds, such as benzoxaboroles, is proposed for treating pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts, combined with volatile plant growth regulators like 1-methylcyclopropene, and delivery systems are provided to leverage their volatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If oxaborole compounds are used as antimicrobial agents, then antimicrobial activity is achieved, but volatility is insufficient for agricultural application
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the oxaborole compound structure by introducing specific substituents (fluorine, chlorine, methyl groups at defined positions) to adjust the molecular properties. These parameter changes in chemical structure enhance the volatility of the compound while preserving its antimicrobial core structure, enabling it to vaporize at agricultural application temperatures.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates composite volatile formulations by combining the modified oxaborole compounds with carrier materials or adjuvants that enhance volatility. These composite materials allow the antimicrobial agent to be delivered in a volatile form suitable for fogging and aerial application, while maintaining the biological activity of the oxaborole core.
2Adaptability or versatility
If new volatile antimicrobial applications are developed, then agricultural protection is enhanced, but existing compound utility is underutilized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the utility of oxaborole compounds by demonstrating their dual functionality: maintaining their known antimicrobial properties while adding a new volatile delivery mode for agricultural use. This multi-functionality allows the same compound class to serve both traditional and volatile aerosol applications, maximizing the value of existing chemical structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention performs preliminary structural optimization of oxaborole compounds to pre-establish volatility characteristics before agricultural application. By pre-modifying the molecular structure with volatility-enhancing groups, the compounds are prepared in advance for aerosol delivery, eliminating the need for complex field modification and enabling direct agricultural deployment.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If volatile delivery systems are implemented, then pathogen coverage is improved, but delivery system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The modified oxaborole compounds possess inherent volatility that enables self-delivery as a vapor or aerosol without requiring complex external delivery infrastructure. The compounds' own physical properties drive the delivery mechanism, eliminating the need for sophisticated pressurized systems or complex dispensing equipment, thus reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective pathogen coverage.
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AI summary
This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.