EA042695B1 - WATER-DISPERSIBLE COMPOSITION FOR STRENGTHENING, NUTRITION AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS - Google Patents

Description

Technical field

The invention relates to an algal composition in the form of granules. In particular, the invention relates to an algal composition in the form of granules containing at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient, the composition having excellent dispersion, suspension and flowability. In addition, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of an algal composition in the form of granules containing at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient. In addition, the invention relates to a method for treating plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, plant habitat, plant parts or soil with an algal composition in the form of granules.

State of the art

In describing embodiments of the invention, specific terminology has been chosen for greater clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to such selected technical terms, and each technical term is to be understood to include all technical equivalents that have a similar meaning to achieve a similar purpose.

Some agrochemicals are used in high doses over long periods of time as fertilizers and to control pests and diseases. These chemicals are a constant burden on the environment as they pollute soil, water, turf and other vegetation. In addition to controlling pests and diseases, they can be toxic to hosts of a variety of other organisms, including birds, fish, beneficial insects, and non-target plant species. Most agrochemicals are released into soil and groundwater, which can also end up in drinking water. Dispersed substances can be carried by the wind and pollute the air. In addition, nutrient losses are also a cause for concern, not only for economic but also for environmental reasons.

One of the key problems today is the deterioration of the soil. Intensive use of soil fertilizers and pesticides has led to a decrease in the content of organic matter and microorganisms in the soil. Plants are not able to absorb the nutrients introduced into the soil. Biological materials such as algae, fungi and bacteria are useful alternatives to chemicals to improve and/or maintain soil nutrients. Algae are a useful alternative to chemical agents for improving soil health and plant health and for pest control. Few algae products are known to be used as fertilizers and plant nutrients to reduce the burden on the environment as well as the health of farmers and consumers. However, their use needs to be optimized and their application improved in order to provide economic benefits to the farmer in terms of yield, growth, viability and vigor of the plants, as well as to reduce the burden on the environment.

The prior art documents mention the inclusion of algae as a coating for the core granule, but these granules cannot be properly dispersed or suspended and cannot be effectively used in drip irrigation or spray irrigation because they often clog the nozzles, which creates a big problem for their use in agriculture. The same is the case with commercially available algae powders, which cannot be used in drip or spray irrigation systems.

While microorganisms are not generally viable under high shear conditions, the inventors surprisingly found that despite cell disruption (as seen in FIG. 2), the water-dispersible granules of the present invention containing at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable adjuvant, wherein the particles are present in the particle size range from 0.1 to 60 µm, show excellent performance in the field, for example, in the uptake of nutrients from the soil, in crop yield and growth, and also provide better preventive control of pathogenic plant diseases. The water-dispersible granules of the present invention also have excellent physical characteristics such as suspension, dispersibility, flowability and wettability. These superior product characteristics provide high performance in the field without the need for any chemical products such as urea. The compositions of the present invention have also shown excellent performance under accelerated storage conditions and can also be used, surprisingly, in drip irrigation.

The essence of the invention

The invention relates to compositions in the form of granules containing at least one algae. In particular, the invention relates to a water-dispersible composition in the form of granules containing at least one algae and agrochemical adjuvants, comprising one or more surfactants, binders or disintegrants, the composition having excellent dispersion, suspension, flowability and wettability . Algae make up from 0.1 to 90% by weight of the entire composition. The composition includes algae and

- 1 042695 one or more surfactants, binders or disintegrators in a mass ratio of 99:1 to 1:99 and has particles in the size range from 0.1 to 60 microns. The algae include one or more of green algae, red algae, golden algae, brown algae, golden brown algae, blue algae, blue-green algae, or species thereof.

In addition, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of an algal pellet composition comprising at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient. In addition, the invention relates to a method for treating plants, seeds, crops, plant propagation material, plant habitat, plant parts or soil with an algal composition in the form of granules.

According to an embodiment, the invention may also relate to the use of an algal granular composition as at least one of a nutritional composition, a plant strengthening composition, an ameliorant, a plant enrichment composition, a plant protection and yield improvement composition.

According to an embodiment, the invention also relates to a method for improving plant health, improving plant nutrition, plant enrichment, plant protection, increasing plant yield, plant strengthening or tillage improvement; the method includes treating at least one of: seeds, seedlings, crops, plant, plant propagation material, site of growth of the plant or parts thereof, or surrounding soil with an effective amount of an algae composition in the form of granules containing at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient.

It was also noted that the composition has good physical and chemical properties, good release properties, increased stability even when stored for long periods at higher temperatures, which in turn provides excellent performance in the field.

Brief description of the drawings

For a more complete understanding of the essence of the invention, reference should be made to the embodiments illustrated in more detail in the accompanying drawings and described as embodiments of the invention.

Fig. 1 illustrates a microscopic image of natural algae spirulina powder (Spirulina) at 10x magnification. The image shows together typical intact spiral cells and lysed cells of spirulina algae.

Fig. 2 illustrates a microscopic image at 10x of water-dispersible spirulina granules (50%) prepared according to an embodiment of the present invention. The image shows lysed cells of spirulina algae.

Description of the invention

When describing an embodiment of the invention, special terminology is used for greater clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to such selected technical terms, and each technical term is to be understood to include all technical equivalents that have a similar meaning to achieve a similar purpose.

The invention relates to an algal composition in the form of granules, comprising at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient, wherein the composition has improved dispersion and suspension. According to an embodiment, the granular composition also exhibits improved flowability and wettability.

As used herein, the term granular composition includes water-dispersible granules, particles, and grains.

It is well known that microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, algae, die under high shear conditions, and microorganism cells, as a rule, lyse under shear conditions. In FIG. 1. Pure or natural spirulina algae is depicted, showing a large number of living cells. In preparing the water-dispersible granular composition according to an embodiment of the present invention, the algae are subjected to high shear resulting in cell lysis as shown in FIG. 2. However, although the cells are lysed, it was surprisingly observed that the water-dispersible granule composition containing algae according to the present invention exhibits excellent efficacy when applied to seeds, seedlings, crops, plant, plant propagation material , the place of growth of a plant, its parts or on the surrounding soil.

The inventors have unexpectedly determined that the water-dispersible granule composition of the present invention exhibits greater efficacy at a reduced dosage of composition compared to other prior art algal compositions.

In an embodiment, the granule composition is a water-dispersible granule composition.

Upon contact with an aqueous medium, these water-dispersible granules disperse immediately,

- 2 042695 releasing the material, and for a long period of time remain evenly dispersed and suspended throughout the aquatic environment. In addition, the inventors have found that the water-dispersible granular composition of the present invention surprisingly has good flowability, which in turn reduces material loss during product handling during packaging as well as during field application.

In another embodiment, the algae are microalgae, algae, or fresh algae, or species, derivatives, or mixtures thereof.

In another embodiment, the algae is at least one selected from the group of green algae, red algae, golden algae, brown algae, golden brown algae, blue algae, or blue-green algae, or derivatives, species, and mixtures thereof.

In yet another embodiment, the algae is at least one selected from among, but not limited to, Cyanobacteria, Ochrophytes, Glaucophytes, Rhodoplasts, Rhodophytes, Chloroplasts, Chrysophyta, Synurophytes, Silicoflagellata, Heterokonts, Crytophytes, Haptophytes, Euglenophytes, Chlorophytes, Charophytes, Land Plants, Embrophyta or Chlorarachniophytes or their derivatives, species and mixtures. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using any other algae known in the art from another department without departing from the scope of the invention.

In yet another embodiment, the algae are at least one selected from a family of, among others, but not limited to:

Bryopsidaceae, Acrotylaceae, Areschougiaceae, Cystocloniaceae, Dicranemataceae,

Hypneaceae, Dumontiaceae, Caulerpaceae, Codiaceae, Halimedaceae, Udoteaceae,

Anadyomenaceae, Polyphysaceae, Siphonocladaceae, Valoniaceae, Ulvaceae,

Chordariaceae, Punctariaceae, Dictyotaceae, Ectocarpaceae, Rhodymeniaceae, Gelidiaceae, Cystoseiraceae, Sargassaceae, Sporochnaceae, Sphacelariaceae, Scytosiphonaceae, Alariaceae, Gracilariaceae, Rhizophyllidaceae, Porphyridiaceae, Acrochaetiaceae, Bonnemaisoniaceae, Ceramiaceae, Dasyaceae, Rhodomelaceae, Delesseriaceae, Phacemonadaliaceae, Chalygoracarpaceae, Chrysocapsales, Chrysosphaerales, Chrysotrichales, Heterokontae, Diatomeae, Galaxauraceae, Plocamiaceae, Champiaceae, Sebdeniaceae, Lomentariaceae, Peyssonneliaceae, Nizymeniaceae, Kallymeniaceae, Corallinaceae, Nemastomataceae, Prymnesiophycees, Choristocarpaceae, Discosporangiaceae, Petrodermataceae, Syringodermataceae, Onslowiaceae, Dictyotaceae, Lithodermataceae, Eustigmatophyte, Phaeostrophionaceae, Sphacelodermaceae, Stypocaulaceae, Cladostephaceae, Sphacelariaceae, Asterocladaceae, Lessoniaceae, Ascoseiraceae, Cutleriaceae, Arthrocladiaceae, Desmarestiaceae,

Acinetosporaceae, Adenocystaceae, Prasinophyceae, Chordariaceae, Chordariopsidaceae, Mesosporaceae, Myrionemataceae, Pylaiellaceae, Bifurcariopsidaceae, Durvillaeaceae, Fucaceae, Himanthaliaceae, Hormosiraceae, Notheiaceae, Sargassaceae, Seirococcaceae, Akkesiphycaceae, Alariaceae, Chordaceae, Costariaceae, Pseudochordaceae,aceae, Neoporfsimateraceae Splachnidiaceae, Sporochnaceae, Halosiphonaceae, Masonophycaceae, Phyllariaceae, Stschapoviaceae, Tilopteridaceae, Heterochordariaceae, Bacillariophyceae, Aminariaceae, Phaeophyceae, Raphidiophyceae, Eumastigophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Ishigeaceae, Florideophyceae, Scythamnaceae or their derivatives, species and mixtures. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using any other algae known in the art from other families without departing from the scope of the invention.

In another embodiment, the algae are at least one of the genus, among others, but not limited to:

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Spirulina Sp., Nitzschia Sp., Navicula Sp., Ahnfeltia Sp., Anikstrodesmis Sp., Arthrospira Sp., Anabaena Sp., Psedoanabeana Sp., Naimochloris Sp. Asteromenia Sp., Botryocladia Sp., Chlorella Sp., Haematococcus Sp., Dunaliella Sp., Selenasirum Sp., Nannochhropsis Sp., Scenedesm Sp., Graciaria Sp., Oscillatoria Sp., Phormidium Sp., Nemastoma Sp., Amphora Sp. ., Oehromonas Sp. Cyanidioschyzon Sp., Caulerpa Sp., Dictyosphaeria Sp., Haliptilon Sp., Atractophora Sp., Valonia Sp., Boodlea Sp., Gymnopilus sp., Melanothamnus sp., Turbeneria sp., Mastigocladopsis sp., Gelidiella Sp., Ceratodictyon Sp. ., Pneophyllum Sp., Kallymenia Sp., Predaea Sp., Siphonocladus Sp., Cladophoropsis Sp., Amphiplexia Sp., Lemanea Sp., Mesophyllum Sp., Palmaria Sp., Cladosiphon Sp., Schmitzia Sp., Colpomenia Sp., Cryptophycees Sp., Metagoniolithon Sp., Hydrolithon Sp., Hypoglossum Sp., Seirospora Sp., Jania Sp., Metamastophora Sp., Amphiroa Sp., Acanthophora Sp., Chondrus Sp., Cottoniella Sp., Pleonosporium Sp., Ditria Sp. , Endosiphonia Sp., Doxodasya Sp., Drewiana Sp., Dictyomenia Sp., Antithamnion Sp., Platysiphonia Sp., Heterodoxia Sp., Dasyclonium Sp., Chondria Sp., Haraldiophyllum Sp., Aglaothamnion Sp., Struvea Sp., Sarcomenia Sp., Acrothamnion Sp., Martensia Sp., Lejolisia Sp., Haloplegma Sp., Griffithsia Sp., Glaphrymenia Sp., Dasya Sp., Acrosorium Sp., Spyridia Sp., Hemineura Sp., Wrangelia Sp., Trithamnion Sp., Dasyphila Sp., Claudea Sp., Corallophila Sp., Perischelia Sp., Monosporus Sp., Carpothamnion Sp., Guiryella Sp., Gattya Sp., Mastocarpus Sp., Anotrichium Sp., Centroceras Sp., Ceramium Sp., Caulerpa Sp. ., Vanvoorstia Sp., Euptilocladia Sp., Titanophora Sp., Tanakaella Sp., Asparagopsis Sp., Lithophyllum Sp., Acrochaetium Sp., Euptilota Sp., Audouinella Sp., Botryococcus Sp., Actmanthes Sp., Ahnfeltiopsis Sp., Agmenemum Sp., Cochlodinium Sp., Amphiprora Sp., Anftistrodesmus Sp., Ammsirodesnms Sp., Borodinetta Sp., Carteria Sp., Stylonema Sp., Chaetoceros Sp., Chlamydomas Sp., Chlorococcuni Sp., Chlorogoni Sp., Chroomonas Sp. ., Chrysosphaera Sp., Ciicosphaera Sp., Crypthecodinium Sp., Cryptomonas Sp., Cyclotella Sp., Dimaliella Sp., Eremosphaera Sp., Ellipsoidon Sp., Euglena Sp., Franceia Sp., Gloeocapsa Sp., Fragilaria Sp., Gleocapsa Sp., Gloeothamnion Sp., Cyanospira Sp., Hymenomonas Sp., Bockrysis Sp., Hochrysis Sp., Lepocinclis Sp., Stauroneis Sp., Micraclinium Sp., Chrysymenia Sp., Micractinhim Sp., Monaraphidium Sp., Naimochloris Sp. ., Navicida Sp., Porphyridium Sp., Nizymania Sp., Scenedesmus Sp., Synechoccus Sp. Navicul Sp., Nephrochloris Sp., Odontella Sp., Muriellopsis Sp., Tschia Sp., Nitzschia Sp., Isochrysis Sp., Phaedactylum Sp., Lyngbya Sp., Aphanizomenonflos Sp., Oehromonas Sp., Oocyst Sp., Pamchlorelta Sp. ., Peyssonnelia Sp., Pascheria Sp., Pavlova Sp., Phaeodactyhan Sp., Cylindrospermum Sp., Tolypothrix Sp., Hapalosiphon Sp., Cylindrotheca Sp., Anacystis Sp., Ertilissima Sp., Aulosira Sp., Phortmdium Sp., Platytonas Sp.,

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Pleurochrysis Sp., Leptolyngbya Sp., Neochloris Sp., Prototheca Sp., Pseudochlorella Sp., Hormotilopsis Sp., Gyrodinium Sp., Ellipsoidion Sp., Pyramimonas Sp., Pyrobotrys Sp., Sarcinoid Sp., Schizochytrmm Sp., Spirogyra Sp. ., Stichococcus Sp., Synechococcas Sp., Synechocystisf Sp., Tagetes Sp., Tetraedron Sp., Tetraselmis Sp., Thalassiosira Sp., Viridiella Sp., Alaria Sp., Saccharina Sp., Coelarthrum Sp., Nereocystis Sp., Laminaria Sp., Porphyra Sp., Phaeocystis Sp., Aphanocapsa Sp., Phacelocarpus Sp., Ulva Sp., Himanthalia Sp., Cyanothece Sp., Ascophyllum Sp., Focus Sp., Kappaphycus Sp., Betaphycus Sp., Gelidium Sp. ., Planktothricoides Sp., Prochlorococcus Sp., Prochloron Sp., Prochlorothrix Sp., Blastophysa Sp., Pedinomonas Sp., Resultor Sp., Marsupiomonas Sp., Chlorokybus Sp., Coleochaete Sp., Awadhiella Sp., Prymnesiophycees Sp., Radioramus Sp., Conochaete Sp., Lithothamnion Sp., Phymatolithion Sp., Portieria Sp., Eustigmatophyte Sp., Amphidinum Sp., Micractinium Sp., Sargassum Sp., Curdiea Sp., Coelothrix Sp., Fucus Sp., Eklonia Sp. ., Chlamydomonas Sp., Cladophora Sp., Gelidiopsis Sp., Agmenellum Sp., Desmodesmus Sp., Halydris Sp., Chlorococcum Sp., Glossomastix Sp., Iridaea Sp., Acrosiphonia Sp., Goniochloris Sp., Gloeothece Sp., Emiliana Sp., Codium Sp., Monochrysis Sp., Palma Sp., Acetabularia Sp., Phaffia Sp., Platymonia Sp., Mphora Sp., Rhodymenia Sp., Analipus Sp., Egregia Sp., Chaetomorph Sp., Gymnogongrus Sp. ., Asperococcus Sp., Bryopsis Sp., Rhizoclonium Sp., Gloiocladia Sp., Ecklonia Sp, Girgatina Sp., Hymenocladia Sp., Lomentaria Sp., Schizochytrium Sp., Aphanotece Sp., Plocamium Sp., Constantinea Sp., Cryptosiphonia Sp., Webervanboassea Sp., Lessoniopsis Sp., Chondracanthus Sp., Dictyopteris Sp., Farlowia Sp., Anadyomene Sp., Apelvetia Sp., Endocladia Sp., Coralline Sp., Thraustochytrium Sp., Osmundea Sp., Callophyllis Sp. M Calliarthron Sp., Monoraphidium Sp., Penicillus Sp., Meristotheca Sp., Wrack Sp., Cosmocladium Sp., Calothrix Sp., Polysiphonia Sp., Prionitis Sp., Leathesia Sp., Polyneura Sp., Pelvetiopsis Sp., Chlamidonomas Sp., Neorhodomela Sp., Microdictyon Sp., Melobesia Sp., Dinoflagellate Sp., Delesseria Sp., Postelsia Sp., Microcladia Sp., Dilsea Sp., Halimeda Sp., Chroococus Sp., Phaeodactylum Sp., Semnocarpoa Sp. , Champia Sp., Erythrophyllum Sp., Chodium Sp., Paonia Sp., Ulothrix Sp., Gracilaria Sp., Rivularia Sp., Phromidium Sp., Stypopodium Sp., Erythrocladia Sp., Bracchiomonas Sp., Coradophylum Sp., Cyanophyta Sp., Dysmorphococcus Sp., Cystoseira Sp., Dilophus Sp., Gloiotrichus Sp., Liagora Sp., Eisenia Sp., Ganonema Sp., Hennedya Sp., Codiophyllum Sp., Ecklonia Sp., Distromium Sp., Sparlingia Sp. , Gastrocelonium Sp., Claviclonium Sp., Pelvetia Sp., Mazzaella Sp.,

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Lobophora Sp., Pterocladia Sp., Scinaia Sp., Galaxaura Sp., Gloiopeltis Sp., Scillatoria Sp., Hypnea Sp., Hormophysa Sp., Dotyophycus Sp., Opuntiella Sp., Nannochloropsis. Sp., Myriodesma Sp., Tricleocarpa Sp., Trichogloea Sp., Yamadaella Sp., Sebdenia Sp., Gelmaria Sp., Prymnesium Sp., Herposiphonia Sp., Jeannerettia Sp., Kuetzingia Sp., Laurencia Sp., Lenormandiopsis Sp. , Halymenia Sp., Eucheuma Sp., Erythroclonium Sp., Achnanthes Sp., Rhodopeltis Sp., Dudresnaya Sp., Halosaccion Sp., Zonaria Sp., Areschougia Sp., Hincksia Sp., Osmundaria Sp., Placophora Sp., Lophocladia Sp., Macrocystis Sp., Callophycus Sp., Microcoleus Sp., Epiphloea Sp., Acrosymphyton Sp., Cryptonemia Sp., Enteromorpha Sp., Neurymenia Sp., Lophosiphonia Sp., Microcystis Sp., Protokuetzingia Sp., Leveillea Sp. , Caulocystis So., Hydroclathrus Sp., Scaberia Sp., Rosenvingea Sp., Schizothrix Sp., Rhodella Sp., Spirocladia Sp., Acrochaetium Robustum Borgesen, Tolypiocladia Sp., Tylotus Sp., Dicranema Sp., Pachydictyon Sp., Austionereia Sp., Sporochnus Sp., Craspedocarpus Sp., Solieria Sp., Encyothalia Sp., Nanococcus Sp., Gracilaria Sp., Grateloupia Sp., Hildenbrandiasp., Amphiroa Sp., Cheilosporum Sp., Corallina Sp., Hydrolithonsp., Hydrolithonsp ., Jania Sp., Lithophyllumsp., Catenella Sp., Chondracanthus Sp., Hypnea Flagelliformissp., Ahnfeltiopsis Sp., Champia Sp., Gastioclonium Sp., Gelidiopsis Sp., Gayliellaflaccida sp., Aglaothamnion Sp., Crouania Sp., Ptilothamnion Sp., Dasya Sp., Caloglossa Sp., Aloglossa Sp., Erythroglossum Sp., Martensia Fragilissp., Bostiychia Sp., Chondria Sp., Herposiphonia Sp., Laurencia Obtusesp., Neosiphonia Sp., Polysiphonia Sp., Vaucheria Sp. , Feldmannia sp., Hinksia Sp., Ralfsiasp., Sphacelaria Sp., Canistiocarpus Sp., Dictyota Sp., Padina Sp., Pyropia Sp., Spatoglossum Sp., Spatoglossum Sp., Stoechospermum Sp., Chnoospora Sp., lyengaria Sp. ., Gayralia Sp., Chaetomorpha Sp., Cladophora Sp., Cladophoroposis Sp., Phyllodictyon Sp., Valoniopsis Sp., Bryopis Sp., Caulerpa Sp., Avrainvillea Sp., Chlorodesmis Sp., Petiocelis Sp., Ectocarpus Sp., Bossiella Sp., Candida Sp., or derivatives and mixtures thereof. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using any other genus of algae known in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. These algae are commercially grown and marketed by various companies.

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In another embodiment, the algae is at least one of, among others, but not limited to:

Anabena cylindrica, Bryopsis australis, Bryopsis minor, Botryococcus Braunii, Actmanthes Orientalis, Amphiprora Hyaline, Amphora Coffeiformis, Amphora Cqffeifoiinis Var. Linea, Chlorideila Simplex, Apelvetia Canaliculata, Caulerpa Taxifolia, Amphora Cqffeiformis Var. Punctata, Amphora Cqffeiformis var. Taylori, Laurencia Spectabilis, Gymnogongrus Crenulatus, Opuntiella Califomica, Gymnogongrus Griffithsiae, Achnanthes Orientalis, Cladosiphon Filum, Goniochloris Sculpta, Ecklonia Cava, Osmundea Spectabilis, Neorhodomela Larix, Asperococcus Bullosus, Caulerpa Cactoides, Gelidium Micropterum, Caulerpa Cliftonii, Caulerpa Cliftonii, Caulerpa Cliftonii, Caulerpa Lentillifera, Caulerpa Mexicana, Ahnfeltia Plicata, Caulerpa Obscura, Caulerpa Racemosa, Caulerpa Racemosa Var. Corynephora, Caulerpa racemosa var. Laetivirens, Caulerpa racemosa var. Lamourouxii, Caulerpa racemosa var. Peltata, Caulerpa Serrulata, Caulerpa Simpliciuscula, Asteromenia Peltata, Botryocladia Skottsbergii, Botryocladia cabillaceae, Ceratodictyon Spongiosum, Chrysymenia Kaembachii, Chrysymenia Omata, Coelarthrum Cliftonii, Coelothrix Irregularis, Chara globularis, Gelidiopsis Variabilis, Gymnopilus edulis, Tetraselmis maculate, Prymnesium parvum, Chlamydomonas rheinhardii, Euglena gracilis Caulerpa scalpelliformis Padina pavonica Sargassum tenerrimum Sargassum wightii Chondria armata Caulerpa racemosa Lyngby majuscule Prasiola crispa , Phymatolithion Calcereum, Lithothamnion Calcareoum, Herposiphonia Secunda, Herposiphonia Secunda F. Tenella, Heterostroma Nereidiis, Jeannerettia Lobata, Jeannerettia Pedicellata, Kuetzingia Canaliculata, Laurencia Brongniartia, Laurencia Cruciata, Laurencia Filiformis, Laurencia Majuscula, Laurencia Papillosa, Lenormandia, Leilleveides Latifolia Harveyi Lophosiphonia Prostrata Lithophyllum Bermudense, Mesophyllum Engelhartii, Mesophyllum Erubescens, Mesophyllum Funafutiense, Metagoniolithon Radiatum, Metagoniolithon Stelliferum, Metamastophora Flabellata, Pneophyllum Fragile, Gelidium Austral, Pterocladia Lucida, Gelidiella Pannosa, Amphiplexia Hymenocladioides, Claviclonium Ovatum, Hennedya Crispa, Areschougia Ligulata, Callophycus Serratus, Callophycus Oppositifolius , Erythroclonium Sonderi,

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Eucheuma Denticulatum Eucheuma Gelatinum Eucheuma Speciosum Taxiformis, Acrothamnion Preissii, Aglaothamnion Cordatum, Anotrichium Tenue, Antithamnion Antillanum, Antithamnion Armatum, Antithamnion Hanovioides, Carpothamnion Gunnianum, Centroceras Clavulatum, Ceramium Filicula, Ceramium Flaccidum, Ceramium Isogonum, Ceramium Macilentum, Ceramium Mazatlanense, Ceramium Puberulum, Shemium Corallophila Huysmansii, Dasyphila Preissii, Drewiana Nitella, Euptilocladia Spongiosa, Euptilota Articulata, Gattya Pinnella, Griffithsia Ovalis, Guiryella Repens, Haloplegma Preissii, Lejolisia Aegagropila, Monosporus Indicus, Perischelia Glomulifera, Pleonosporium Caribaeum, Seirospora Orientalis, Spyridia Filamentosa, Tanakaella Itonoi, Trithamnion Gracilissimum , Wrangelia Plumosa, Dasya lyengarii, Dasya Pilosa, Acrosorium Decumbens, Claudea Elegans, Cottoniella Filamentosa, Haraldiophyllum Erosum, Hemineura Frondosa, Heterodoxia Denticulata, Hypoglossum Caloglossoides, Hypoglossum Revolutum, Martensia Australis, Martensia Fragilis, Platysiphonia Corymbosa, Platysiphonia Delicata, Platysiphonia Marginalis, Sarcomenia Delesserioides, Acanthophora Dendroides, Acanthophora Spicifera, Chondria Curdieana,Chondria Dangeardii, Chondria Lanceolata, Dasyclonium Flaccidum, Dasyclonium Incisum, Dictyomenia Sonderi, Dictyomenia Tridens, Ditria Expleta, Doxodasya Bolbochaete, Endosiphonia Spinuligera, Rhodymenia Leptophylla, Rhodymenia Sonderi, Webervanboassea Splachnoides, Glaphrymenia Pustulosa, Kallymenia Cribrogloea Kallymenia Cribrosa Nemastoma Damaecomis , Cryptonemia Kallymenioides, Epiphloea Bullosa, Gelinaria Ulvoidea, Halymenia Floresia, Sebdenia Flabellata, Porphyra Crispate Kjellman, Gracilaria Corticata, Gracilaria Foliifera, Gracilaria Verrucosa, Grateloupia Filicina, Grateloupia Filicina F. Horrida, Grateloupia Lithophila, Peyssonnelia Obscura, Amphiroampheia Obscura, Apssonnce, Hildenbrand Amphiroa Fragilissima, Amphiroa Rigida, Cheilosporum Spectabile,

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Corallina Officinalis Hydrolithon Farinosum Hydrolithon Reinboldii Jania Rubens Lithophyllum Orbiculatum Catenella Caespitose Chondracanthus Acicularis Hypnea Flagelliformis Hypnea Musciformis Hypnea Spinella Hypnea Valentiae Ahnfeltiopsis Pygmaea Champia Compressa , Ceramium Cimbricum, Ceramium Cruciatum, Aglaothamnion Tenuissimum, Crouania Attenuata, Ptilothamnion Speluncarum, Wrangelia Argus, Dasya Ocellata, Caloglossa Leprieurii, Aloglossa Ogasawaraensis, Erythroglossum Lusitanicum, Hypoglossum Hypoglossoides, Acanthophora Muscoides, Bostrychia Radicans, Bostrychia Tenella, Chondria Armata, Chondria Capillaries, Herposiphonia Secunda, Laurencia Obtuse, Neosiphonia Ferulacea, Polysiphonia Atlantica, Polysiphonia Denudate, Vaucheria Longicaulis, Feldmannia Indica, Feldmannia Irregularis, Hinksia Mitchelliae, Ralfsia 25 Verrucosa, Sphacelaria Rigidula, Canistrocarpus Cervicomis, Canistrocarpus Crispatus, Canistrocarpus Magneanus, Dictyopteris Australis, Dictyota Bartayresiana, Dictyota Ceylanica , Dictyota Ciliolate, Dictyota Dichotoma, Dictyota Divaricata, Dictyota Dumosa, Padina Antillarum, Padina Australis, Padina Boryana, Padina Gymnospora, Padina Pavonica, Spatoglossum Asperum, Spatoglossum Variabile, Stoechospermum Polypodioides, Chnoospora Minima, Colpomenia Sinuosella, Rosesumumeasellasella, Orsumeagasellasta Cinctum, Sargassum Cinereum, Sargassum Crassifolium, Sargassum Glaucescens, Sargassum Ilicifolium, Sargassum Plagiophyllum, Sargassum Polycystum, Sargassum Prismaticum, Sargassum Swartzii, Sargassum Tenerrimum, Sargassum Vulgare, Gayralia Oxysperma, Ulva Clathrata, Ulva Compressa, Ulva Conglobata, Ulva Flexuosa, Ulva Rigida, Ulva Taeniata, Chaetomorpha Antennina, Chaetomorpha Linum, Chaetomorpha Spiralis, Cladophora Bombayensis, Cladophora Coelothrix, Cladophora Glomerata, Cladophora Lehmanniana, Cladophora Prehendens, Cladophora Prolifera, Cladophora rhizoclonioidea, Cladophora Saracenium, Cladophora Bunda Socialis, Cladophora Bunda , Cladophoroposis Sundanensis, Phyllodictyon Anastomosans, Valoniopsis Pachynema, Bryopis Hypnoides, Bryopsis Pennata, Bryopsis Plumose, Caulerpa Peltata, Caulerpa Racemosa, Caulerpa Scalpelliformis, Caulerpa Sertularioides, Caulerpa Verticillata, Avrainvillea Erecta, Chlorodesmis Hildebrandtii, Dotyophycus Abbottiae, Ganonema Farinosa, Gloiotrichus Fractalis, Liagora Setchellii, Trichogloea Requienii, Galaxaura Marginata, Galaxaura Obtusata, Galaxaura Rugosa, Scinaia

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Tsinglanensis, Tricleocarpa Cylindrica, Plocamium Preissianum, Champia Compressa, Champia Pravula, Champia Zostericola, Lomentaria Corallicola, Lomentaria Monochlamydea, Semnocarpoa Minuta, Caulerpa Webbiana, Caulerpa Racemosa Var. Turbinata, Neorhodomela Oregona, Odonthalia Floccose, Odonthalia Floccosa, Forma 15 Comosa, Odonthalia Washingtoniensis, Ecklonia Kurome, Mastocarpus Jardinii, Acetabularia Calyculus, Halimeda Cuneata, Porphyra Suborbiculata, Porphyra Vietnamensis, Cladophoropsis Herpestica, Siphonocladus Tropicus, Struvella Plumosa, Polyphony , Ecklonia Stoloifera, Microcladia Borealis, Microdictyon Umbilicatum, Ecklonia Maxima, Ecklonia Radiate, Nereocystis Luetkeana, Penicillus Nodulosus, Ecklonia Bicyclis, Ecklonia Arborea, Eisenia Bicyclis, Eisenia Arboraea, Halosaccion Glandiforme, Amphora Coffeiformis Var. Tenuis, Dictyosphaeria Cavernosa, Dictyopteris Muelleri, Dictyopteris Plagiogramma, Dictyota Ciliolata, Dictyota Dichotoma, Dictyota Dichotoma Var Intricata, Dictyota Furcellata, Dictyota Mertensii, Dictyota Naevosa, Dilophus Crinitus, Dilophus Fastigiatus, Dilophus Robuschy, Distromium Flabellatum, Padictbosumum Flabellatum, Pandictbosumum Boryi, Sargassum Decurrens, Sargassum Distichum, Sargassum Fallax, Sargassum Ligulatum, Sargassum Linearifolium, Sargassum Podacanthum, Sargassum Spinuligerum, Sargassum Tristichum, Padina Boergesenii, Padina Elegans, Padina Sanctae-Crucis, Padina Tenuis, Stypopodium Australasicum, Stypopodium Flabelliforme, Zonariack Tumeriana Mitchelliae, Caulocystis Uvifera, Cystoseira Trinodis, Hormophysa Cuneiformis, Myriodesma Quercifolium, Scaberia Agardhii, Ecklonia Radiata, Hydroclathrus Clathratus, Sphacelaria Biradiata, Sphacelaria Novae-Hollandiae, Sphacelaria Rigidula, Austronereia Australis, Encyothalia Cliftonii, Sporochnus Comosus, Dictyosphaeria Versluysii, Amphora Delicatissima, Amphora Delicatissima var. Capitata, Cosmocladium Perissum, Anadyomene Brownie, Ammsirodesnms Falcatus, Dilsea Califomica, Gigartina Agardhii, Delesseria Decipiens, Polyneura Latissima, Mastocarpus Papillatus, Cryptosiphonia Woodii, Porphyra Pseudolanceolata, Melobesia Mediocris, Boekelovia Hooglandii, Codium Duthieae, Codium Geppiorumii, Codium Latissima Codium Spongiosum, Plocamium Cartilagineum, Farlowia Mollis, Hypnea Musciformis, Meristotheca Senegalensis, Sparlingia Pertussa, Meristotheca Papulosa, Halydris Siliquosa, Rhodymenia Pertussa, Botryococcus Brmmii, Botryococcus Sudeticus, Erythrophyllum Delesserioides, Gigartina Papillata, Bracteococcus Minorii

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Sinclairii, Bracteococcus Medionucleats, Lessoniopsis Littoralis, Chaetoceros Gracilis, Valonia Macrophysa, Gloiopeltis Furcata, Constantinea Simplex, Colpomenia Bullosa, Ahnfeltiopsis Linearis, Colpomenia Peregrine, Endocladia Muricata, Callithamnion Pikeanum, Choetoceros Muejleri, Calliarthron Tuberculosum Mue, Choetoceros. Subsalsum, Chlamydomas Perigratmlata, Chlorella Anitrata, Chlorella Antarctica, Chloreuaureo viridis, Chlamydomonas Rheinhardii, Neochloris Oleoabundans, Emiliana Huxleyi, Chlamydomonas Sajao, Gigartina Exasperate, Chondracanthus Exasperates, Chlamydomonas Moewusii, Nanococcus Vulgaris, Pelvetiopsis Limitata, Chlorella Ellipsoidea, Postelsia Palmaeformis, Chlorelia Etmrsonii, Sargassum Muticum, Chlorell Fusco, Eklonia Maxima, Chlorella Fusca Var. Vacuolate, Ceramium Rubrum, Chlorella Glucolropha, Leathesia Marina, Chlorella Infiisionum, Analipus Japonicas, Chlorella Infimon M Var. Actophija, Desmodesmus Asymmetricus, Chlorella Infustomtm Var. Attxenophila, Chlorella Kessleri, Chlorella Lobaphord, Chlorella Luieoviridis, Chlorella Luieoviridis Var. Aureovmdts, Ralfsia Fungiformis, Ceramium Codicola, Chlorella Hiteavmdis Var, Hitescens, Chlorella Riniata, Chlorella Minttssima, Chlorella Mutabilis, Chlorella Noctuma, Chlorella Ovalis, Costaria Costata, Desmarestia Ligulata, Fucus Vesiculosus, Fucus Serratus, Fucus gardneri, Chlorella Parva, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa, Chlorella Phoiophila, Chlorella Pringsheimii, Chlorella Protothecoides, Chlorella Protat Ecoides Var. Acidicola, Chlorella Regularis, Prionitis Stembergii, Chlorella Regularis Var. Minima, Chlorella Regularis var. Umbricata, Chlorella Reisiglii, Chlorella Saecharophila, Chlorella Saecharophila Var. Ellipsoidea, Chlorella Salina, Chlorella Simplex, Chlorell Sorokmiana, Chlorella Sphaerica, Chlorella Stigmatophora, Chlorella Varlellii, Chlorella Vulgaris, Codium Setchellii, Corallina Vancouveriensis, Chlorella Vulgaris Fo. Tertia, Chlorella Vulgaris var. Autotroph lea, Chlorella Vulgaris var. Viridis, Chlorella Vulgaris var. Vulgaris, Chlorella Vulgaris Var Vulgaris Fo. Tertia, Chlorella Vulgaris var. Vulgaris Fo. Viridis, Chlorella Xamhella, Chlorella Zofingiensis, Chlorella Irebouxioides, Chlorococcum Infusiovum, Chlorogoni N, Crypthecodinium Cohnii, Cyclotella Cryptica, Cyclotejla Meneghiniana, Dimaliella Hardawil, Dunaliella Bioculata, Dimaliella Granulate, Dunaliella Maritime, Dunaliella Minuta, Dimaliella Parva, Dunaliella Primolecti, Bossiella Plumose, Dunaliella Salina, Dimaliella Terricoia, Dunaliella Tertiolecta, Dunaliella Viridis, Dunaliella Tertioiecta, Eremosphaera Viridis, Euglena Gracilis, Fragilari Crotonensis, Haematococcus Pluvialis, Hochrysis Galbana,

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Monaraphidium falcatus, Nannochloropsis Salina, Navicida Accepiata, Navicula Biskanterae, Navicula Pseudotenelloides, Porphyridium Cruentum, Porphyridium Parvum, Scenedesmus Dimorphus, Navicul Pellicidosa, Navicida Saprophtla, Odontella Aurita, Tschia Communis, Nitzschia Alexandrine, Nitzschia Clostenum, Nitzschia Data Sip, Nitzschia Communis Frustuhmi, Nitzschia Hantzschiana, Nitzschia Inconspicua, Nitzschia Intermedia, Cladophora Columbiana, Nitzschia Microcephala, Nitzschia Pusilia, Isochrysis Galbana, Phaedactylum, Lyngbya Majuscule, Aphanizomenonflos, Nitzschia Pusilia E Iptica, Nitzschia Pusilia Monoensis, Palmaria Mollis, Rhodyschia Mollatadis Fistulular, Oocystis Pusilia, Oscillatoria Li.Nme.Tica, Acrosiphonia Coalita, Oscillatoria Subbrevis, Pamchlorelta Kessleri, Pascheria Acidophila, Phaeodactyhan Tricomutwn, Tolypothrix Tenuis, Hapalosiphon Fontinalis, Pleurochrysis Camerae, Pleurochrysis Dentate, Pleurochrysis Carterae, Prototheca Wicathesiscarii, Protocathesiscagnora Moriformis Prototheca Zopfii Pseudochlorella Aquatica Rhodococcus Opaciis Sarcinoid Chrysophyte Scenedesmus Annatus Scenedesmus Obliquus Scenedesmus Quadricauda , Alaria Esculenta, Saccharina Latissima, Saccharina Sessilis, Saccharina Dentigera, Laminaria Saccharina, Porphyra Umbilicalis, Alaria Marginata, Ulva Lactuca, Ulva Armoricana, Laminaria Digitata, Himanthalia Elongata, Ascophyllum Nodosum, Laminaria Longicruris, Scytosiphon Dotyi, Scytosiphon Lomentaria, Focusrazoensis Vesiculosus Kappaphycus Alvarezii Betaphycus Gracilaria Mazzaella Oregona, Iridaea Oregona, Iridaea Heterocarpa, Mazzaella Parksii, Iridaea Cornucopiae, Mazzaella Splendens, Iridaea Cordataor and mixtures thereof. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using any other form known in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. These algae are commercially grown and marketed by various companies.

In another embodiment, the algae is any of Spirulina, Arthrospira, Chlorella, Anabaena, Sargassum, Scenedesmus, Aphanizomenon, Dunaliella, Phymatolithion, Lithothamnium, Ascophyllum, Enteromorpha, Tetraselmis, Prymnesium, Chlamydomonas, Euglena, Caulerpa, Padina, Urophora, Chondria, Caulerpa, Lyngby, Prasiola, Gymnopilus, Melanothamnus, Turbeneria, Mastigocladopsis, Hydroclathrus, Padina, Cystoseira, Laminaria, Fucus, Ulva, or species and mixtures thereof. In another embodiment, the algae may be Spirulina Plantensis, Spirulina Maxima, Anabaena Cylindrica, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae, Enteromorpha Intestinalis, Enteromorpha Compressa, Enteromorpha flexuso, Fucus gardneri, Scenedesmus Obliquus, Ascophyllum Nodosum, Phymatolithion calcereum, Lithothamnium calcereum, Aphanizomenon Aquae, Dunaliella Salina, Tetraselmis maculate, Prymnesium parvum, Chlamydomonas rheinhardii, Euglena gracilis, Caulerpa scalpelliformis, Padina pavonica, Sargassum tenerrimum, Urophora fasciata, Urophora lactuca, Sargassum wightii, Chondria armata, Caulerpa racemosa, Lyngby majuscule, Prasiola crispa, Gymnopilus or their types and mixtures. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using any other species of Spirulina, Arthrospira, Anabaena, Scenedesmus, Sargassum, Ascophyllum, Aphanizomenon, Dunaliella, Phymatolithion, Lithothamnium, Tetraselmis, Prymnesium, Chlamydomonas, Euglena, Caulerpa, Padina, Urophora, Chondria, Caulerpa, Lyngby, Prasiola, Gymnopilus, Enteromorpha, Fucus or various algae known in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. These algae are commercially grown, produced and marketed by various companies.

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In an embodiment, the algae make up at least 0.1% by weight of the entire composition. In an embodiment, the algae make up at least 1% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 5% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 10% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 20% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, algae make up at least 30% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 40% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 50% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, algae make up at least 60% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 70% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, algae make up at least 80% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 90% by weight of the entire composition. According to another implementation variant, the algae make up at least 95% by weight of the entire composition.

In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvant includes surfactants, binders, disintegrators, fillers or carriers or diluents, thinners, coating agents, pigments, dyes, buffers or pH adjusters or neutralizing agents, antifoams and defoamers, penetrants, preservatives , UV absorbents, UV scattering agents, stabilizers and mixtures thereof. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using additional agrochemically acceptable excipients without departing from the scope of the invention. These agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 99.9% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 99% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 95% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 90% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 80% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 70% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 60% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 50% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 40% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 30% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 20% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 10% by weight of the total composition. In an embodiment, the agrochemically acceptable adjuvants are present in a concentration range of at least 5% by weight of the total composition.

In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 99:1 and 1:99. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 90:1 and 1:90. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 80:1 and 1:80. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 70:1 and 1:70. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 60:1 and 1:60. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 50:1 and 1:50. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 40:1 and 1:40. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 30:1 and 1:30. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 20:1 and 1:20. According to an implementation variant, the mass ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is from 10:1 to

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1:10. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is between 5:1 and 1:5. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to agrochemically acceptable excipients is 1:1. In an embodiment, the agrochemical adjuvants include at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 99:1 to 1:50. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 99:1 to 1:30. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 80:1 to 1:30. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 70:1 to 1:30. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 60:1 to 1:30. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 50:1 to 1:30. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is between 50:1 and 1:20. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is between 50:1 and 1:10. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is between 50:1 and 1:5. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 50:1 to 1:1. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 40:1 to 1:1. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 30:1 to 1:1. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 20:1 to 1:1. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 18:1 to 1:1. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is from 15:1 to 1:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is between 12:1 and 1:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is between 10:1 and 1:1. According to another implementation variant, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is in the range from 9:1 to 1:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is between 6:1 and 1:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is between 4:1 and 1:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is 1:1. The ratio depends on the type of algae, the concentration of algae and any other agrochemically active substances used in the composition. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is 99:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is 90:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is 80:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is 70:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is 60:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder or disintegrant is 50:1. In an embodiment, the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant or binder, or loosened

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According to an embodiment, the algae is preferably one of Spirulina Sp., Chlorella Sp., Ascophyllum Sp., Sargassum Sp., Lithothamnium Sp., Enteromorpha Sp.

In an embodiment, the surfactants used in the composition include one or more of anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric, and polymeric surfactants. In an embodiment, surfactants include dispersing agents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using other surfactants without departing from the scope of this invention. These surfactants are commercially produced and

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Anionic surfactants include, but are not limited to, one or more of: fatty acid salt, benzoate, polycarboxylate, alkyl sulfuric acid ester salt, alkyl ester sulfate, alkyl sulfate, alkyl aryl sulfate, diglycol ether alkyl sulfate, alcohol ester salt and sulfuric acid, alkylsulfonate, alkylarylsulfonate, arylsulfonate, ligninsulfonate, alkyldiphenylether disulfonate, polystyrenesulfonate, alkyl phosphoric acid ester salt, alkylaryl phosphate, styrylaryl phosphate, docusate sulfonate, polyoxyethylene alkyl ester sulfuric acid ester salt 30, polyoxyethylene alkylaryl sulfate ether, alkyl sarcosinates, alpha alkyl olefin sulfonate salt thereof, salts, sodium lauryl sarcosinate, sulfosuccinates, polyacrylates, polyacrylates - free acid and sodium salt, ester salt of polyoxyethylene alkylaryl ester of sulfuric acid, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate, salt of polyoxyethylene alkyl aryl ether phosphoric acid, mono- and other diesters of sulfosuccinates, phosphate esters, alkylnaphthalenesulfonate - isopropyl and butyl derivatives, alkyl ether sulfates - sodium and ammonium salts; alkyl aryl ether phosphates, ethylene oxides and their derivatives, polyoxyethylene aryl ester phosphoric acid ester salt, monoalkyl sulfosuccinates, aromatic hydrocarbon sulfonates, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium perfluorononanoate, docusate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, magnesium laureth sulfate, perfluorobutane sulfonic acid, perfluorobutane sulfonic acid, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, perfluorooctanoic acid, phospholipid, potassium lauryl sulfate, soap, soap substitute, sodium alkyl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, sodium laurate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sarcosinate, sodium myreth sulfate, sodium nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonate, sodium pareth sulfate, alkyl carboxylates, sodium stearate, alpha-olefin sulfonates, sulfolipid, naphthalenesulfonate salts, fatty acid salts of alkylnaphthalenesulfonate, naphthalenesulfonate condensates-sodium salt, fluorocarboxylate, fatty alcohol sulfates, alkylnaphthalenesulfonate condensates-sodium salt, formaldehyde-condensed naphthalenesulfonic acid or formaldehyde-condensed alkylnaphthalenesulfonic acid salt; or their salts and derivatives.

Cationic surfactants include, but are not limited to, one or more of: dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides, alkylmethylethoxylated ammonium chlorides or salts, dodecyl-, coco-, hexadecyl, octadecyl-, octadecyl/behenyl-, behenyl-, cocoamidopropyl-, trimethylammonium chloride ; coco-, stearyl-, bis (2-hydroxyethyl) methyl ammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, alkyl-, tetradecyl-, octadecyl-dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, dioctyl-, di (octyldecyl) -, didecyl-, dihexadecyl distearyl-, di (hydrogenated fat) - dimethyl ammonium chloride, di(hydrogenated fat) benzyl-, trioctyl-, tri(octyldecyl)-, tridodecyl-, trihexadecyl-methylammonium chloride, dodecyltrimethyl-, dodecyldimethylbenzyl-, di-(octyldecyl) dimethyl, didecyldimethylammonium bromide, quaternized aminoethoxylates, behentrimonium chloride, benzalkonium хлорид, бензетония хлорид, бензододециния бромид, бронидокс, четвертичные аммониевые соли карбетопендециния бромид, цеталкония хлорид, цетримония бромид, цетримония хлорид, цетилпиридиния хлорид, дидецилдиметиламмония хлорид, диметилдиоктадециламмония бромид, диметилдиоктадециламмония хлорид, домифена бромид, лаурил метил глюцит-10 гидроксипропилдимония хлорид, октенидин дигидрохлорид , olaflur, N-oleylL, 3propanediamine, pachutoxin, stearalkonium chloride, tetramethylammonium hydroxide, tonzonium bromide; their salts or derivatives.

Non-ionic surfactants include, but are not limited to, one or more of: polyol esters, fatty acid polyhydric alcohol esters, polyethoxylated ethers, polyethoxylated alcohols, ethoxylated and propoxylated fatty alcohols, ethoxylated and propoxylated alcohols, EO/PO copolymers; di-, tri-block copolymers; block copolymers of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol, poloxamers, polysorbates, alkyl polysaccharides such as alkyl polyglycosides and mixtures thereof, amine ethoxylates, fatty acid ester of sorbitan, esters of ethylene glycol and glycerol, glucosidyl alkyl ethers, sodium tallowate, polyoxyethylene glycol, sorbitan alkyl esters, sorbitan derivatives, fatty acid esters and sorbitan (spans) and their ethoxylated derivatives (tweens), and sucrose fatty acid esters, alkyl polyglycoside, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, DEA cocamide, MEA cocamide, decyl glucoside, decyl polyglucose, glycerol monostearate, lauryl glucoside, maltosides, monolaurin, narrow range ethoxylate , nonidet R-40, nonoxynol-9, nonoxynols, octaethylene glycol monodecyl ether, N-octyl beta-Dthioglucopyranoside, octyl glucoside, oleyl alcohol, PEG-10 sunflower oil glycerides, pentaethylene glycol monodecyl ether, polidocanol, poloxamer, poloxamer 407, polyethoxylated tallow amine, Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Polysorbate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan, Sorbitan Monolaurate, Sorbitan Monostearate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Stearic Alcohol, Surfactin, Glyceryl Laureate, Lauryl Glucoside, Nonylphenol Polyethoxyethanols, Nonylphenol Polyglycol Ether, Ethoxylated Castor Oil, Polypropyl Oxide Ethylene and Polymer Oxide Ethylene Blocks polyalkylene glycol ether and hydroxystearic acid, ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, tributylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, ethoxylated tristerolphenols, ethoxylated alcohols, polyoxyethylenesorbitan, ether

- 16 042695 fatty acid and glycerol, fatty acid polyglyceride, polyglycol ester of fatty acid alcohols, acetylene glycol, acetylenic alcohol, oxyalkylene block polymer, polyoxyethylene alkyl ester, polyoxyethylene alkylaryl ether, polyoxyethylene styrylaryl ether, polyoxyethylene glycol alkyl ether, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene ester of sorbitan and fatty acid, polyoxyethylene ester of glycerol and fatty acid, alcohol ethoxylates - alcohols from C6 to C16 / 18, linear and branched, alcoholic alkoxylates of various hydrophobes, with different contents and ratios of EO / PO, fatty acid esters - mono- and diesters ; lauric, stearic and oleic; esters of glycerol - with and without EO; derivatives of lauric, stearic acid, cocoa and tall oil, ethoxylated glycerin, sorbitan esters - with and without EO; lauric, stearic and oleic; mono- and trimesters, castor oil ethoxylates - from 5 to 200 moles of EO; non-hydrogenated and hydrogenated, polyethylene glycol - 200, 300, 400, 600, 1450, 3350 and 8000, methyl-capped polyethylene glycol - 350 and 550, block polymers, alkyl polyglucosides, amine oxides - ethoxylated and non-ethoxylated; alkyl dimethyl, fatty amine ethoxylates - coco-, tallow, stearic, oleyl amines, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil or polyoxypropylene fatty acid ester; their salts or derivatives and mixtures.

Amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants include, but are not limited to, one or more betaines, coco- and laurylamidopropyl betaines, cocalkyl dimethylamine oxides, alkyl dimethyl betaines; C8-C18, alkyldipropionates - sodium lauriminodipropionate, cocamidopropylhydroxysulfobetaine, imidazolines, phosphatidylserine phospholipids, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelins, lauryldimethylamine oxide, alkylamphoacetates and proprionates, alkylampho(di)acetates and dipropionates, fatty amides of lecithin or their co-esters, derivatives.

Surfactants are marketed under the brand names, among others, but not limited to: Atlas G5000, TERMUL 5429, TERMUL 2510, ECOTERIC®, EULSOGEN® 118, Genapol®X, Genapol®OX -080, Genapol® C 100, Emulsogen ® EL 200, Arlacel P135, Hypermer 8261, Hypermer B239, Hypermer B261, Hypermer B246sf, Solutol HS 15, Promulgen™ D, Soprophor 7961P, Soprophor TSP/461, Soprophor TSP/724, Croduret 40, Etocas 200, Etocas 29, Rokacet R26, Cetomacrogol 1000, CHEMONIC OE-20, Triton N-101, Triton X-100, Tween 20, 40, 60, 65, 80, Span20, 40, 60, 80, 83, 85, 120, Brij®, Atlox 4912 , Atlas G5000, TERMUL 3512, TERMUL 3015, TERMUL 5429, TERMUL 2510, ECOTERIC® ECOTERIC® T85 ® EL 200, Arlacel P135, Hypermer 8261, Hypermer B239, Hypermer B261, Hypermer B246sf, Solutol HS 15, Promulgen™ D, Soprophor 7961P, Soprophor TSP/461, Soprophor TSP/724, Croduret 40, Etocas 200, Etocas 29, Rokacet R26, CHEMONIC OE-20, Triton™ N-101, IGEPAL CA-630 and Isoceteth-20.

According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 95% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 85% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 75% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 60% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 50% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 40% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 30% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 10% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to an implementation variant, surfactants are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 5% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

In an embodiment, disintegrants are selected from, among others, but not limited to, one or more inorganic water soluble salts such as sodium chloride, nitrate salts; water-soluble organic compounds such as urea, agar, hydroxypropyl starch, carboxymethyl starch ether, tragacanth, gelatin, casein, microcrystalline cellulose, cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, calcium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, metal stearates, cellulose powder, dextrin, copolymer methacrylate, Polyplasdone® XL-10 (cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone), poly(vinylpyrrolidone), polyaminocarboxylic acid chelate, sulfonated styrene-isobutylene-maleic anhydride copolymer, methacrylate polyacrylate salts, starch-polyacrylonitrile graft copolymer, sodium or potassium bicarbonates/carbonates or mixtures or salts thereof with acids such as citric and fumaric acids, or salts, derivatives or mixtures thereof. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the ability to use a variety of disintegrators without going beyond

- 17 042695 scope of this invention. These leavening agents are commercially produced and marketed by various companies. In an embodiment, disintegrants are present in an amount of 0.01% to 50% w/w. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, disintegrants are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 40% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, disintegrants are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 30% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, disintegrants are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, disintegrants are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 10% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, disintegrants are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 5% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

In an embodiment, the binder used in the algal composition may be at least one of proteins; lipoproteins; lipids, glycolipids, glycoproteins, carbohydrates such as monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides; complex organic substances, synthetic organic polymers or their derivatives and combinations.

In an embodiment, the binder is a carbohydrate. Carbohydrate binders include one or more of: glucose, mannose, fructose, galactose, sucrose, lactose, maltose, xylose, arabinose, sorbitol, mannitol, trehalose, raffinose, stachyose, fructooligosaccharide, amylose, amylopectin, modified starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, hydrocolloid or mixtures thereof. Binders also include corn syrup; celluloses such as carboxymethylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylethylcellulose, hydroxyethylpropylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose; starches such as amylose, seagel, starch acetates, starch hydroxyethyl esters, ionic starches, long chain alkyl starches, dextrins, maltodextrin, amine starches, phosphate starches and dialdehyde starches; vegetable starches such as corn starch and potato starch; other carbohydrates such as pectin, amylopectin, xylan, xanthan gum, glycogen, agar, gluten, alginic acid, phycocolloids, gum arabic, guar gum, karaya gum, tragacanth gum, and locust bean gum.

Binders also include complex organics such as phenylnaphthalenesulfonate, lignin and nitrolignin; lignin derivatives such as lignosulfonate salts, illustratively including calcium lignosulfonate and sodium lignosulfonate, and complex carbohydrate-based compositions containing organic and inorganic ingredients such as molasses.

Binders also include synthetic organic polymers such as ethylene oxide polymers or copolymers, propylene oxide copolymer, polyethylene glycols, polyethylene oxides, polyacrylamides, polyacrylates, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyalkylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl methyl ether, polyvinyl acrylates, poly(vinyl acetate), sodium polyacrylate, polylactic acid, polyethoxylated fatty acids, polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, latex and phospholipids (eg cephalin, lecithin, etc.) or their salts, derivatives. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various binding agents without departing from the scope of this invention.

In yet another embodiment, the protein binders are selected based on solubility and include one or more simple proteins, conjugated proteins or protein derivatives, water soluble proteins, acidic proteins, basic proteins, water insoluble proteins, or derivatives thereof.

In another embodiment, the appropriate protein binders may include one or more of albumins, histones, protamines, prolamins, albuminoids, phosphoproteins, mucoproteins, chromoproteins, lactose, proteinases, pyruvate dehydrogenase, ribonuclease, flavoproteins, cytochrome C, cerruloplasmin, myoglobin, lysozyme. , proteosis, peptones, chymotrypsins; lactate dehydrogenase, subtilisin, trypsin, actin, myosin, ricin, lectin, collagen, fibroin, adrenaline, elastin; soy extract, zein; ovalbumin and gamma globulin or their derivatives. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various binding agents without departing from the scope of this invention.

These coupling agents are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

According to another implementation variant, the binding agents are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the binding agents are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 10% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the binding agents are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 5% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

In an embodiment, carriers that are used in the algal composition include, but are not limited to, one or more solid carriers or excipients or diluents. In another embodiment, the carriers may be mineral carriers, vegetable carriers, synthetic carriers, water soluble carriers. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using a variety of carriers without departing from the scope of the present invention. These media are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

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Solid carriers include natural minerals such as clays such as china clay, acid clay, kaolins such as kaolinite, dickite, nacrite and halloysite, serpentines such as chrysotile, lizardite, antigorite and amesite, synthetic and diatomaceous silicas, montmorillonite minerals, such as sodium montmorillonite, calcium montmorillonite, magnesium montmorillonite, smectites such as saponite, hectorite, sauconite, and hyperite, micas such as pyrophyllite, talc, agalmatolite, muscovite, phengite, sericite and illite, silicas such as cristobalite and quartz, hydrated magnesium silicates such as attapulgite and sepiolite; calcium carbonates such as dolomite and fine powdered calcium carbonate, sulfate minerals such as gypsum, tuff, vermiculite, laponite, pumice, bauxite, hydrated aluminas, calcined alumina, perlite, sodium bicarbonate, wolves, vermiculites, limestone, natural and synthetic silicates, for example calcium and magnesium silicates; titanium dioxide, hydroxides, silicates, carbonates or sulfates of calcium, magnesium, aluminum and titanium, oxides of aluminum, titanium, magnesium, calcium and zinc, coal, silicas, wet silicas, dry silicas, calcined products of wet silicas, surface modified silica, mica, zeolite, diatomite, calcined alumina, their derivatives; chalk (Omya®), fuller's earth, loess, mirabilite, white soot, slaked lime, inorganic salts such as ammonium sulfate, sodium sulfate, potassium chloride, potassium and barium sulfates or derivatives thereof; synthetic silicic acid, starch, modified starch (Pineflow marketed by Matsutani Chemical industry Co., Ltd.), cellulose, sulfur powder, urea powder, vegetable carriers such as cellulose, chaff, wheat flour, wood flour, starch, rice bran , wheat bran and soy flour, tobacco powder, vegetable powder, polyethylene, polypropylene, poly(vinylidene chloride), methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, propylene glycol alginate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, carboxyvinyl polymer, sodium casein, sucrose, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, pyrophosphate potassium, sodium tripolyphosphate, maleic acid, fumaric acid and malic acid, or derivatives or mixtures thereof. Commercially available silicates are Aerosil brands, Sipemat brands such as Sipernat® 50S and CALFLO E, and kaolin 1777. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various solid supports without departing from the scope of this invention. These solid supports are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using a variety of carriers without departing from the scope of the present invention. According to an implementation variant, the carrier is present in an amount of from 0.1% to 98% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the carrier is present in an amount of from 0.1% to 80% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the carrier is present in an amount of from 0.1% to 60% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the carrier is present in an amount of from 0.1% to 40% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the carrier is present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the carrier is present in an amount of from 0.1% to 10% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the carrier is present in an amount of from 0.1% to 5% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

In an embodiment, the coating agents include binders, carriers or fillers, or mixtures thereof, as described above in the specification.

In an embodiment, anti-caking agents that are used in the algal composition include, among others, but not limited to, one or more polysaccharides such as starch, alginic acid, mannose, galactose; poly(vinylpyrrolidone), fumed silica (white carbon black), rosin ester, coumarone-indene resin, Foammaster® Soap L sodium stearate, Brij® 700 polyoxyethylene (100) stearic ether, Aerosol® OT-B sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate, Silwet® L-77 copolymer silicon and polyester, sodium and ammonium phosphates, sodium acetate, sodium metasilicate, magnesium, zinc and calcium sulfates, magnesium hydroxide, anhydrous calcium chloride, sodium alkyl sulfosuccinates, calcium and barium oxides, sodium carbonate or bicarbonate, salts or derivatives thereof. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various anti-caking agents without departing from the scope of this invention. These anti-caking agents are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, antifoam agents or defoamers that are used in the algae composition include, but are not limited to, one or more of: silica, siloxane, silicon dioxide, polydimethylsiloxane, alkyl polyacrylate, ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer, polyethylene glycol, silicone oils, and magnesium stearate or derivatives thereof.

Preferred antifoam agents are silicone emulsions (such as, for example, Silikon® SRE, Wacker or Rhodorsil® from Rhodia), long chain alcohols, fatty acids, organofluorines. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various antifoam agents without departing from the scope of this invention. These antifoam agents are commercially produced and sold in

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In an embodiment, the pH adjusters or buffers or neutralizing agents that are used in the algal composition include both acids and bases of an organic or inorganic type, and mixtures thereof. In another embodiment, pH adjusters or buffers or neutralizing agents include, but are not limited to, organic acids, inorganic acids, and alkali metal compounds, or salts and derivatives thereof. In an embodiment, organic acids include, but are not limited to, one or more of: citric acid, malic acid, adipic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid, or salts, derivatives thereof; as well as mono-, di- or tribasic salts of these acids or their derivatives. The corresponding salts of these acids are soluble or fusible salts and include salts in which one or more acid protons have been replaced by a cation, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and ammonium salts, and mixtures thereof. Alkali metal compounds may include alkali metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, alkali metal carbonates such as sodium carbonate, magnesium carbonates and potassium carbonate, alkali metal hydrogen carbonates such as sodium hydrogen carbonate, and alkali metal phosphates such as sodium phosphate. , and their mixtures. In an embodiment, inorganic acid salts include, but are not limited to, one or more of alkali metal salts such as lithium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, lithium nitrate, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, lithium sulfate, sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, sodium monohydrogen phosphate, potassium monohydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and the like; alkaline earth metal salts such as magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium nitrate, calcium nitrate, magnesium sulfate, and the like; and ammonium salts such as ammonium chloride, ammonium sulfate, ammonium monohydrogen phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate and the like. Preferred salts for use in this invention are sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride and magnesium sulfate. Mixtures can also be used to create pH adjusters, buffers or neutralizing agents. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various pH adjusters or buffers or neutralizing agents without departing from the scope of the invention. These pH adjusters or buffers or neutralizing agents are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, breakers that are used in the algae composition include, but are not limited to, one or more of: cellulose powder, dextrin, modified starch, polyaminocarboxylic acid chelate, cross-linked poly(vinylpyrrolidone), maleic acid copolymer styrenic compound, (meth)acrylic acid copolymer, polymer half-ester consisting of polyhydric alcohol with dicarboxylic anhydride, water-soluble polystyrenesulfonic acid salt, fatty acids, latex, aliphatic alcohols, vegetable oils such as cottonseed oil or inorganic oils, petroleum distillates, modified trisiloxanes, polyglycol, polyesters, clathrates or their salts or derivatives. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various diluents without departing from the scope of the invention. These thinners are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, adhesives that are used in the algae composition include, but are not limited to, one or more of: paraffin, polyamide resin, polyacrylate, polyoxyethylene, wax, polyvinyl alkyl ether, alkylphenol formalin condensate, fatty acids, latex, aliphatic alcohols , vegetable oils such as cottonseed oil or inorganic oils, petroleum distillates, modified trisiloxanes, polyglycol, polyesters, clathrates, synthetic resin emulsion, or salts or derivatives thereof. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various adhesives without departing from the scope of the invention. These adhesives are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, stabilizers that are used in the algae composition include, but are not limited to, one or more of: peroxide compounds such as hydrogen peroxide and organic peroxides, alkyl nitrites such as ethyl nitrite, and alkyl glyoxylates such as ethyl glyoxylate, zeolite, burnt lime and magnesium oxide; antioxidants such as phenolic compounds, amine compounds, sulfur compounds, phosphoric acid compounds and the like; UV absorbers such as salicylic acid compounds, benzophenone compounds or derivatives thereof; sulfates of alkaline earth and transition metals such as magnesium, zinc, aluminum and iron, sodium hexametaphosphate, lithium, sodium and potassium phosphates, sodium pyrophosphate, calcium chloride, oxide and boric anhydride or derivatives thereof. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various stabilizers without departing from the scope of the invention. These stabilizers are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, preservatives include, but are not limited to, one or more of: bactericides, antifungal agents, biocides, antimicrobial agents, and an antioxidant.

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Non-limiting examples of preservatives may include one or more of: benzoic acid, its esters and salts; parahydroxybenzoic acid (paraben), its esters and salts; propionic acid and its salts; salicylic acid and its salts; 2,4-hexadienoic acid (sorbic acid) and its salt; formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde; 2-hydroxybiphenylether and its salts; 2 zincsulfidopyridine N-oxide; inorganic sulfites and bisulfites; sodium iodate, chlorobutanol; dehydroacetic acid; formic acid; 1,6-bis(4-amidino-2-bromophenoxy)-n-hexane and salts thereof; 10-undecylenic acid and its salts; 5-amino-1,3-bis(2-ethylhexyl)-5-methylhexahydropyrimidine, 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, N-(4chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea, 4-chloro-m-cresol, 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenylether, 4-chloro-3,5- dimethylphenol, 1,1'-methylene-bis(3-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,4-dioximidazolidin-5yl)urea), poly(hexamethylenediguanide) hydrochloride, 2-phenoxyethanol, hexamethylenetetramine, 1(3chloroallyl)-3.5, 7-triaza-1-azonium-adamantane chloride, 1 (4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3dimethyl-2-butanone, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5.5 -dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, benzyl alcohol, octopirox, 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane, 2,2'-methylenebis(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol), bromochlorophene, dichlorophene, 2-benzyl- 4-chlorophenol, 2-chloroacetamide, chlorhexidine, chlorhexidine acetate, chlorhexidine gluconate, chlorhexidine hydrochloride, 1-phenoxypropan-2-ol, N-alkyl(C12C22)trimethylammonium bromide and chloride, 4,4-dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidine, N-hydroxymethyl-N-(1,3-di(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4yl)-N-hydroxymethylurea, 1,6-bis(4-amidinophenoxy)-n-hexane and its salts, glutaraldehyde, 5 -ethyl-1aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo(3.3.0)octane, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)propane-1,2-diol, hyamine, alkyl(C8C18)dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, alkyl(C8-C18)dimethylbenzylammonium bromide, alkyl(C8C18)dimethylbenzylammonium saccharinate, benzyl hemiformal, 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate, sodium hydroxymethylamine acetate, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, cetylpyridinium chloride, and 2H isothiazol-3-one derivatives (so-called isothiazolone derivatives), such as alkylisothiazolones (for example, 2- methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one, MIT; chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one, CIT), benzoisothiazolones (e.g. 1,2-benzoisothiazol-3(2H)-one, BIT, commercially available as Proxel® types from ICI) or 2-methyl-4 ,5trimethylene-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MTIT), propionic acid, O-C4-alkyl parahydroxybenzoate, dichlorophene, Proxel® from ICI or Acticide® RS from Thor Chemie and Kathon® MK from Rohm & Haas, Bacto-100, thimerosal, sorbic acid, sodium propionate, sodium benzoate, sodium propylparaben, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, phenylmercuric nitrate, phenylethyl alcohol, propylparaben, phenol, sodium methylparaben, ethylparaben, methylparaben, butylparaben, chlorobutanol, benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid, benzethonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, 1,2-benzothiazol-3one, Preventol® (Lanxess®), butylhydroxytoluene, potassium sorbate, iodine-containing organic compounds such as 3-bromo-2,3-diiodo-2-propenylethyl carbonate, 3-iodo -2-propynylbutyl carbamate, 2,3,3-triiodoallyl alcohol, and p-chlorophenyl-3-iodopropargyl formal; benzimidazole compounds and benzthiazole compounds such as 2-(4-thiazolyl)benzimidazole and 2-thiocyanomethylthiobenzothiazole; triazole compounds such as 1-(2-(2',4'-dichlorophenyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole, 1-(2-(2', 4'-dichlorophenyl)-4propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)-1 H-1,2,4-triazole, and a-(2-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)-a-( 1,1 -dimethylethyl)-1H1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol; and natural compounds such as 4-isopropyltropolone (hinokitiol) and borax or their salts or derivatives. Antioxidants include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: amino acids (e.g., glycine, histidine, tyrosine, tryptophan) and their derivatives, imidazole and imidazole derivatives (e.g., urocanic acid), peptides such as D,Lcarnosine, D-carnosine, L-carnosine and their derivatives (eg anserine), 4,4'-thiobis-6-t-butyl-3methylphenol, 2,6-di-1-butyl-p-cresol (BHT), and pentaerythrityl tetrakis[3-(3,5,-di-t-butyl-4hydroxyphenyl)]propionate; amine-type antioxidants such as N,N'-di-2-naphthyl-pphenylenediamine; hydroquinoline antioxidants such as 2,5-di(1-amyl)hydroquinoline; sulfur-containing antioxidants such as dilauryl thiodipropionate; and phosphorus-containing antioxidants such as triphenyl phosphate, carotenoids, carotenes (eg α-carotene, β-carotene, lycopene) and their derivatives, lipoic acid and its derivatives (eg dihydrolipoic acid), aurothioglucose, propylthiouracil and subsequent thio compounds (eg , thioglycerol, thiosorbitol, thioglycolic acid, thioredoxin, glutathione, cysteine, cystine, cystamine and glycosyl, N-acetyl, methyl, ethyl, propyl, amyl, butyl, lauryl, palmitoyl, oleyl, γ-linoleyl, cholesteryl and their glycerol esters) , and their salts, dilauryl thiodipropionate, distearyl thiodipropionate, thiodipropionic acid and its derivatives (esters, esters, peptides, lipids, nucleotides, nucleosides and salts), and sulfoximine compounds (for example, butionine sulfoximine, homocysteine sulfoximine, butionine sulfones, penta, hexa- , heptathionine sulfoximine) at very low tolerated doses (eg pmol/kg to pmol/kg), as well as metal chelators (eg α-hydroxy fatty acids, EDTA, EGTA, phytic acid, lactoferrin), α-hydroxy acids (eg , citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid), humic acids, bile esters (e.g. propyl, octyl and dodecyl gallate), unsaturated fatty acids and their derivatives, hydroquinone and its derivatives (e.g. arbutin), ubiquinone and ubiquinol, and their derivatives, vitamin C and its derivatives (for example, ascorbyl palmitate, stearate, dipalmitate, acetate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphates, sodium and magnesium ascorbate, dinate

- 21 042695 rium ascorbyl phosphate and sulfate, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate), isoascorbic acid and its derivatives, vitamin A and its derivatives (e.g. vitamin A palmitate), coniferyl benzoate benzoate, rutin, capric acid and its derivatives, disodium rutinyl disulfate, dibutylhydroxytoluene, 4,4-thiobis-6-tert-butyl-3-methylphenol, butylhydroxyanisole, p-octylphenol, mono-(di- or tri)methylbenzylphenol, 2,6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, pentaerythritol tetrakis 3-(3 ,5-di-tert-butyl-4hydroxyphenyl)propionate, butylhydroxytoluene, butylhydroxyanisole, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, trihydroxybutyrophenone, uric acid and its derivatives, mononose and its derivatives, selenium and selenium derivatives (e.g. selenomethionine), stilbenes and stilbene derivatives (e.g., stilbenoxide, trans-stilbenoxide). However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various preservatives without departing from the scope of this invention. These preservatives are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

According to an implementation variant, the preservative or bactericides, or antifungal agents, or biocides, or antimicrobial agents, or antioxidant are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. According to another implementation variant, a preservative or bactericides, or antifungal agents, or biocides, or antimicrobial agents, or an antioxidant are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 10% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the preservative or bactericides or antifungal agents or biocides or antimicrobial agents or antioxidant are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 5% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the preservative or bactericides or antifungal agents or biocides or antimicrobial agents or antioxidant are present in an amount of from 0.1% to 1% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

In an embodiment, the UV absorbers are selected from, among others, but not limited to, one or more of: 2-(2'-hydroxy-5'-methylphenyl)benzotriazole, 2-ethoxy-2'-ethyl oxalic acid bisanilide, dimethyl- 1(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine succinic acid polycondensate, benzotriazole compounds such as 2-(2'-hydroxy5'methylphenyl)benzotriazole and 2-(2'-hydroxy-4 '-n-octophenyl)benzotriazole; benzophenone compounds such as 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone and 2-hydroxy-4-p-octoxybenzophenone; salicylic acid compounds such as phenyl salicylate and p-t-butylphenyl salicylate; 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, 2-ethoxy-2'-ethyl oxalic acid bisanilide and dimethylsuccinate-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine polycondensate, derivatives or analogues . However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various UV absorbers without departing from the scope of the invention. Such UV absorbers are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, the UV scattering agents include titanium dioxide, or the like may also be used. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various UV scattering agents without departing from the scope of the invention. Such UV scattering agents are commercially produced and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, the water-dispersible algal granular composition further comprises at least one microorganism. Such microorganisms include fungi, bacteria or bacterial spores, yeasts, viruses, and the like. These microorganisms are developed and produced on an industrial scale and are available through various vendors throughout the world.

According to an implementation variant, microorganisms may be present in an amount of from 0.01% to 50% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the microorganisms may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 40% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the microorganisms may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 30% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the microorganisms may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the microorganisms may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 15% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the microorganisms may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 10% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

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In an embodiment, the bacterial spores include spores of one or more of: Agrobacterium radiobacter, Azotobacter chroococcum, Azospirillum lippoferum, Azospirillum brasilense, Azospirillum lipoferum, Azospirillum irakense, Azospirillum halopraeferens, Bacillus amyloliquifaciens, Backanillus altitudinis Bradyrhizobium japonicerium, Billusacillus billusrico . coagulam Bacillus coahuilemls Bacillus flexus Bacillus firmus Bacillus pseudofirmus Bacillus thuringenesis Bacillus subtillus Bacillus aizawai Bacillus cereus Bacillus circulans B. circuians Bacillus thermolactis Bacillus kurstaki Bacillus lentimorbus Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus mycogaterium Bacillus mojavensis Bacillus mucillagenosus, Bukholderia cepacia, Bacillus horii, Bacillus humi, Bacillus polygoni, Bacillus popillae, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus sphaericus, Bacillus neahonii, Bacillus mizhmtemis, Bacillus niabensis, Bacillus macirti, Bacillus polymyxa, Bacillus sonoremis, Bacillus frathenxlus, Beacillus frathenslus Bacillus subierraneus, Bacillus taeamis, Bacillus tequilemis, Bacillus fhermamarcticm, Bacillus thermoamyhvorans, Bacillus thermacloacae, Bacillus thermolactis, Bacillus ihioparans, Pesudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas solanacearum, Pseudomonas syringae, Pseudomonas cepacia, Agrobacterium radiobacter, Azotobacter chroococcum Azospirillum lippoferum, Peaenibacillus azotofixans, Peaenibacillus durum, Pasteuria penetrans, Rhizobium leguminosarum, Rhizobium tropici, Bukholderia cepacia, streptomyces lydicus, Thiobacillus thiooxidans and Thiobacillus novellus.

However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using a variety of bacterial spores without departing from the scope of the invention. These bacterial spores are commercially grown and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granular composition may comprise at least about 1x10 ⁵ , 2.5x10 ⁵ , 5x10 ⁵ , 7.5x10 ⁵ , 1x10 ⁶ , 2.5x10 ⁶ , 5x10 ⁶ , 7.5x10 ⁶ , 1x10 ⁷ , 2.5x10 ⁷ , 5x10 7, 7.5x10 ⁷ , 1x10 ^{8 , 2.5x10 8, 5x10 8, 7.5x10 8, 1x 10 9, 2.5x10 9, 5x10 9 , 7.5x10 9 , colony - forming} units (CFU) of one or more microorganisms per gram of composition.

In an embodiment, the algal granule composition for agricultural use further comprises one or more pesticidal actives, water-soluble or water-insoluble fertilizers, macronutrients and micronutrients, and biostimulants.

In an embodiment, the pesticidal actives include an antifoulant, an insecticide, a fungicide, a herbicide, a nematocide, a pheromone, a defoliant, an acaricide, a plant growth regulator, an algicide, an antifidant, an avicide, a bactericide, a bird repellant, a biopesticide, a biocide, a chemosterilant, a protectant, Insect Attractant, Insect Repellent, Insect Growth Regulator, Mammal Repellent, Male Disorientation Agent, Disinfectant, Molluscicide, Antimicrobial Agent, Miticide, Ovicide, Fumigant, Plant Activator, Rodenticide, Synergist, Virucide, Microbial Pesticide, Incorporated Plant Protectant , other various pesticidal active substances or their salts, derivatives and mixtures.

According to an implementation variant, the pesticide may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 80% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the pesticide may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 60% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the pesticide may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 40% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the pesticide may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the pesticide may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 10% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the pesticide may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 5% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

In another embodiment, fertilizers may include single element fertilizers, multi-element fertilizers, dual fertilizers, complex fertilizers, organic fertilizers, or

- 23 042695 their mixtures. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using other fertilizers known in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.

According to another implementation variant, the fertilizer may contain one or more of water-soluble fertilizers or water-insoluble fertilizers, or their salts or complexes, or derivative, or mixtures.

In another embodiment, fertilizers may include nitrogen, phosphate, potassium salt, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, urea, sodium nitrate, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, potassium carbonate, potassium nitrate, monoammonium phosphate, diammonium phosphate, calcium ammonium nitrate, superphosphates, phosphogypsum , triple superphosphates, NPK fertilizers or their salts or complexes, or derivatives, fertilizers based on sulfur or mixtures thereof. However, the above list of fertilizers is exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using other fertilizers without departing from the scope of this invention. These fertilizers are produced on an industrial scale and marketed by various companies.

In another embodiment, the nitrogen fertilizer may include urea, ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, anhydrous ammonia, ammonium sulfate-nitrate, diammonium phosphate, nitrogen solutions, monoammonium phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, triple superphosphate, or a derivative, oxide, or salt, or mixtures thereof. . However, the above list of nitrogen fertilizers is exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In yet another embodiment, the sulfur-based fertilizer may include elemental sulphur, ammonium thiosulfate, calcium sulfate, gypsum or a derivative thereof, or an oxide or salt, or mixtures thereof. However, the above list of sulfur-based fertilizers is exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In an embodiment, the water-insoluble fertilizer may be one or more nitrogen, phosphate, potash, or sulfur fertilizers such as elemental sulfur.

According to an implementation variant, the fertilizer may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 85% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the fertilizer may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 60% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the fertilizer may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 40% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the fertilizer may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the fertilizer may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 5% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

In another embodiment, the trace element may contain one or more of: zinc, boron, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, silicon, cobalt, chlorine, sodium, molybdenum, chromium, vanadium, selenium, nickel, iodine, chloride, fluoride , phosphorus, potassium in their elemental form or their salts, complex or derivative, or mixtures. The trace element may also contain one or more of: vitamins, organic acids or salts thereof, a complex or derivative, or mixtures. However, the above list of trace elements is exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using other micronutrients without departing from the scope of this invention. These trace elements are produced on an industrial scale and marketed by various companies.

In yet another embodiment, the trace elements may be present in chelated or non-chelated form.

According to another implementation variant, salts, derivatives, complexes, trace elements that can be used in the composition may contain one or more of: hydrated zinc sulfate, zinc oxide, zinc chelate, zinc oxysulfate, zinc carbonate, zinc nitrate, zinc EDTA disodium complex , ammoniated zinc sulfate, zinc molybdate, zinc HEDTA sodium complex, zinc polyflavonoid, zinc lignosulfonate, zinc chloride, zinc phosphate, chelated zinc eugenol, dihydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), zinc nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) chelate, zinc glucoheptonate, zinc phenolate, zinc -EDDHA, zinc glycine complex, zinc carbohydrate, zinc sucrose, zinc polyamines, zinc phosphate, zinc acetate, zinc gluconate, boron carbide, boron nitride, boric acid, aluminum oxide, aluminum dodecaboride, aluminum hydroxide, bauxite, calcined limestone, oxalate calcium, chromium oxide, cobalt oxide, cobalt sulfide, cobalt molybdate, cobalt carbonate, copper oxalate, copper oxide, copper sulfide, copper hydroxide, copper sulfide, copper phosphate, copper molybdate, fluorine oxide, fluorine amolybdate, iron oxide, iron chelate, iron sulfide, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, tribasic magnesium phosphate, magnesium molybdate, magnesium carbonate, manganese oxide, manganese molybdate, molybdenum acetate, molybdenum disulfide, selenium sulfide, silicon nitride, zinc phosphate, basic slag, chromium phosphate, iron sucrat, phosphide cobalt, cobalt cyanide, nickel oxide, nickel oxyhydroxide, nickel carbonate, nickel chromate, nickel hydroxide, millerite, nickel selenide, nickel phosphide, elemental copper, insoluble copper cyanide, chalcocite, copper selenide, copper phosphide, covellite, copper arsenate, elemental silver , zinc chromate, zinc pyrophosphate, tin hydroxide, tin oxide and tin sulfide, or their salts or complex, or their derivative or mixtures. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various salts,

- 24 042695 complex, a derivative of trace elements, without going beyond the scope of this invention. They are produced on an industrial scale and marketed by various companies.

According to an implementation variant, the trace element may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 85% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the trace element may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 60% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the trace element may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 40% wt./weight. from the whole composition. According to another implementation variant, the trace element may be present in an amount of from 0.1% to 20% wt./weight. from the whole composition.

According to another implementation variant, the vitamin may contain one or more of: vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, carotenoids or their derivatives, or salts or complexes, or a derivative or mixtures thereof. However, the above list of vitamins is exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using other vitamins without departing from the scope of this invention. These vitamins are produced on an industrial scale and marketed by various companies.

In an embodiment, biostimulants may include one or more of: enzymes, humic acid, and fulvic acid. The biostimulants used are commercially produced and available on the market from various manufacturers. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate the possibility of using various biostimulants without departing from the scope of the invention.

Upon contact with an aqueous medium, the water-dispersible algal granular composition of the present invention immediately disintegrates, releasing the material, and remains uniformly dispersed and suspended throughout the aqueous medium.

The dispersion of the algae composition in the form of granules is a measure of the percentage of dispersion. Dispersion is calculated from the minimum percentage of dispersion. Dispersibility is defined as the ability of the granules to disperse when added to a liquid such as water or a solvent. To determine the fineness of a granular composition according to CIPAC MT 174 standard procedure, a known amount of granular composition was added to a certain volume of water and mixed to form a suspension. After the suspension has stood for a while, the top nine tenths are removed and the remaining one tenth is dried and determined gravimetrically. This method is a practically abbreviated suspension test and is suitable for establishing the ease with which a granular composition is uniformly dispersed in water.

In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a dispersion of at least 50%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a dispersion of at least 60%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a dispersion of at least 70%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a dispersion of at least 80%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a dispersion of at least 90%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a dispersion of at least 99%.

In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a fineness of 100%.

In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules of the algal composition have good suspension. Suspension is defined as the amount of active substance (algae) suspended after a given time in a liquid column of a given height, expressed as a percentage of the amount of active substance in the initial suspension. Suspension of water-dispersible granules can be determined according to CIPAC Guideline, MT 184 Suspension Test, whereby a suspension of a known concentration of the composition in the form of granules in CIPAC water was obtained and placed in a special measuring cylinder at a constant temperature, where it remained at rest within a certain time. The top 9/10 parts were removed and the remaining 1/10 was analyzed chemically, gravimetrically, or by solvent extraction, resulting in the calculation of suspension.

In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a suspension of at least 40%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a suspension of at least 50%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a suspension of at least 60%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a suspension of at least 70%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a suspension of at least 80%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a suspension of at least 90%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a suspension of at least 99%. In an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules have a slurry content of 100%.

In an embodiment, the algal granules have particles ranging in size from 0.1 to 60 microns. According to another implementation variant, algal granules have particles presented in the size range from 0.1 to 50 microns. According to another implementation variant, the algal granules have particles presented in the size range from 0.1 to 20 microns. According to another implementation variant, algal granules have particles presented in

- 25 042695 size range from 0.1 to 12 µm. According to another implementation variant, algal granules have particles presented in the size range from 0.1 to 8 microns.

According to an embodiment, the water-dispersible algal pellet composition has excellent flowability. The flowability of the granules was measured based on the angle of repose. The angle of repose is a characteristic related to inter-particle friction and inter-particle motion resistance. The angle of repose of water-dispersible granules can be determined according to USP 1174, according to which a symmetrical cone of material is formed on a fixed base with a stop edge to hold the material layer on a vibration-free base, and the height of the funnel changes as the mound is formed. The funnel should be maintained at a height of approximately 2-4 cm from the top of the material mound. The angle of repose is determined by measuring the height of the powder cone and calculating the angle of repose, a, by the formula: tan(a) = height/0.5 base. According to an embodiment, the water-dispersible granular composition of the present invention has an angle of repose in the range of 25-40°. According to an embodiment, the water-dispersible granule composition of the present invention has an angle of repose in the range of 25-35°. According to an embodiment, the water-dispersible granule composition of the present invention has an angle of repose in the range of 25-30°. In an embodiment, the invention relates to a water-dispersible granular composition comprising at least one algae in a concentration range of 0.1% to 90% by weight; and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient; the composition has particles presented in the size range from 0.1 to 60 microns; the granules have a suspension of at least 60%; dispersion of at least 60% and flowability (angle of repose) in the range of 25-40°.

According to an embodiment, the water-dispersible granules of the present invention do not have hardness.

In an embodiment, the algae pellets exhibit excellent resistance to heat, light, temperature, and caking. According to another implementation variant, the stability shown by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 3 years. According to another implementation variant, the stability shown by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 2 years. According to another implementation variant, the stability exhibited by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 1 year. According to another implementation variant, the stability exhibited by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 10 months. According to another implementation variant, the stability exhibited by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 8 months. According to another implementation variant, the stability shown by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 6 months. According to another implementation variant, the stability shown by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 3 months. According to another implementation variant, the stability exhibited by the algal composition in the form of granules is more than 1 month.

In an embodiment, the algae pellets exhibit excellent suspension stability under accelerated storage (ATS) conditions. In an embodiment, the algal pellets exhibit a suspension of greater than 90% in ATS. In an embodiment, the algal pellets show a suspension of greater than 80% in ATS. In an embodiment, the algal pellets exhibit a suspension of greater than 70% in ATS. In an embodiment, the algal pellets exhibit a suspension of greater than 60% in ATS. In an embodiment, the algal pellets exhibit a suspension of greater than 50% in ATS.

Wettability is the ability to absorb moisture and can be defined as the degree to which a solid is wetted by a liquid, as measured by the adhesion force between the solid and liquid phases. The wettability of the granular composition was measured according to the CIPAC standard method MT-53, which describes a method for determining the complete wetting time of wicking formulations. A portion of the composition in the form of granules was poured into water in a beaker from a given height, and the time of complete wetting was determined. In an embodiment, the granular composition has a wettability of less than 5 minutes. In another embodiment, the granular composition has a wettability of less than 4 minutes. In another embodiment, the granular composition has a wettability of less than 3 minutes. In another embodiment, the granular composition has a wettability of less than 2 minutes. In another embodiment, the granular composition has a wettability of less than 1 minute. In an embodiment, the granular composition has a wettability of less than 30 seconds.

According to another implementation variant, the invention relates to a method for obtaining an algal composition in the form of granules. According to another implementation variant, the invention relates to a method for obtaining an algal composition in the form of granules containing at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient. According to another implementation variant, the invention relates to a method for obtaining an algal composition in the form of dispersible granules. Algae pellets are produced by various methods such as spray drying, fluid bed granulation, extrusion, freeze drying, and so on.

In an embodiment, the composition is made by spray drying, extrusion, or freeze drying.

In an embodiment, the process for preparing the water-dispersible granular composition comprises grinding a mixture of at least one algae and at least one agrochemically acceptable adjuvant to form a slurry or wet mixture. The resulting wet mixture is then dried to form granules, for example in a spray dryer, fluid bed dryer, or any suitable granulator.

According to another implementation variant, the composition can be obtained by dry grinding algae, excipients, including at least one of surfactants, binders or disintegrants, in an air or jet mill to obtain the desired particle size. Water is added to the dry powder and this mixture is kneaded to form a thick mass or paste, which is then extruded through an extruder to form granules. The pellets can also be molded by low temperature extrusion.

According to an embodiment, the invention may also relate to the use of an algal granular composition as at least one of the following compositions: nutrient composition, plant strengthening composition, ameliorant, plant enrichment composition, plant protection and yield improvement composition.

In an embodiment, the invention may relate to a method of applying an effective amount of an algae composition in the form of granules, the composition being applied to seeds, seedlings, crops, a plant, plant propagation material, plant habitats, parts thereof, or surrounding soil.

According to an embodiment, the invention also relates to a method for improving plant health, improving plant nutrition, plant enrichment, plant protection, increasing plant yield, plant strengthening or tillage improvement; the method includes treating at least one of: seeds, seedlings, crops, plants, plant propagation material, the site of growth of the plant or parts thereof, or the surrounding soil with an effective amount of an algae composition in the form of granules containing at least one algae and at least at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient. According to an embodiment, the invention also relates to a method for strengthening crops or plants. This method includes applying a water-dispersible composition in the form of granules containing at least one algae in the concentration range from 0.1 to 90% by weight; and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient; a composition having particles in the size range from 0.1 to 60 microns; and the granules of which have a suspension of at least 60%; dispersion of at least 60% and flowability (angle of repose) in the range of 25-40°, on one or more plants, plant foliage, plant propagation material, plant habitats, seeds, seedlings, soil and culture environment.

The composition is applied in various ways. Soil application methods include any suitable method that permeates the composition into the soil, such as brooding, furrow application, drip irrigation, spray irrigation, soil wetting, soil injection or soil dressing, and other similar methods.

The application dose or dosage of the composition depends on the type of application, the type of crop or on the specific active substances in the composition, but they must be such that the agrochemical active substance is present in an effective amount to provide the desired effect (for example, nutrient uptake, plant vigor , crop yield).

Generally, a granule composition for agricultural use does not release a nutrient until it has been applied to the desired object. Alternatively, the composition may be designed to slowly release the agrochemical nutrient over a period of time.

Receipt examples

The following examples illustrate the basic methodology and versatility of the composition of the invention.

Table 1

Water-dispersible algal compositions in the form of granules

Components (w/w %) Sample number I II Ill IV V VI VII VIII IX Spirulina Plantensis - 90 - 36 - 10 - - - Chlorella pyrenoidosa 50 - - - - - - - -

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Lithothamnium calcereum - - 60 - - - - - - Sargassum fusiforme - - - - 10 - - - 1 Ascophyllum nodusum - - - - - 50 50 40 - Sulfur - - - - thirty - - 40 - zinc oxide - - - - 15 - - - - Naphthalenesulfonate Condensate - 0.5 5 3 20 2 - 3 15 Sodium lignosulfonate thirty 0.409 10 1 23 - 1 2 29 Polyvinylpyrrolidone - - 0 2 - - - Maltodextrin 20 - 0 - - - - 40 Starch - - 0 - - - - 15 1,2-benzoisothiazole-3 (2Н)-one - - 0.5 - - 0.8 - 1 - Kaolin - - 9.5 20 - 17.2 19 10 - Lactose - - 20 - 10 10 4 - ammonium sulfonate - - 20 - - - - - sodium citrate - 9.091 15 - - 10 20 - - Seaweed Ratio: Surfactant, Disintegrant or Binder 1:1 99:1 4:1 9:1 2:9 30:1 50:1 8:1 1:99

Sample I was prepared by mixing 50 parts (% w/w) Chlorella sp., 30 parts (% w/w) sodium lignosulfonate and 20 parts (% w/w) maltodextrin to form a mixture. The resulting mixture was crushed to obtain a powder with a particle size of less than 10 μm. The powder was mixed with water in suitable mixing equipment to form a slurry or wet mixture with a solids content of 25 to 75%.

The resulting slurry was wet milled in suitable wet milling equipment. The resulting wet milled slurry was spray dried at an inlet temperature of less than 175° C. and an outlet temperature of less than 90° C. to obtain a granular powder with a water content of less than 10%. The composition had the following particle size distribution: D10 less than 0.6 μm; D50 less than 4 µm and D90 less than 10 µm. The composition had a dispersion of 98%, a suspension of 88% and an angle of repose of 30°.

Samples II-IX were obtained in accordance with the preparation of sample I, and the samples included components in the concentrations indicated in the table above.

Sample II:

dispersion - 75%;

initial suspension - 74%;

suspension after accelerated storage - 71.5%;

angle of repose - 38°.

Sample IX:

dispersion - 85%;

initial suspension - 82%;

suspension after accelerated storage - 80.5%;

angle of repose - 35°.

Field studies

Field trials of types of treatments with compositions of Sargassum and Ascophyllum algae against powdery mildew on cucumbers by foliar application.

Field trials to evaluate various treatments were carried out in the city of Gandhinagar (Ahmedabad) in the state of Gujarat in order to evaluate various cucumber treatment compositions. The plot area was 1048 m ² . Three replications were made. All recommended agronomic practices were followed. Two sprays of each type of treatment were carried out using a knapsack

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Percent Incidence Index (PII): visually recorded from 20 plants per plot per replication. The rating scale was 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, where 0 is no disease and 5

- the presence of the disease> 50%.

Percent Incidence Index = Sum of all disease scores

Total number of scores x maximum disease score x100

table 2

Effect of different types of treatment with compositions of Sargassum and Ascophyllum algae against powdery mildew on cucumbers

Process No. Composition Components Dosage composition va g/ha Percentage Incidence Index (PII) % Disease control Pre-spray 7 D1P1O (days after 1st spraying) 7 DIVO (days after 2nd spray) R1 R2 R3 Average R1 R2 R3 Average R1 R2 R3 Average 1 Ascophyllum granules 90% with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder 10:1 (according to an embodiment of the invention) 2778 92 90 91 91.0 68 71 67 68.7 68 65 61 64.7 11.6 2 Sulfur granules 40% + Sargassum 30% with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder 10:1 according to an embodiment of the invention 3000 86 84 90 86.7 74 70 65 69.7 69 68 62 66.3 12.2 3 Pure Ascophyllum Algae Powder 2500 85 72 91 82.7 80 76 74 76.7 76 75 77 76.0 7.2 4 Pure Sargassum Seaweed Powder 90 91 77 93 87.0 80 81 79 80.0 80 79 79 79.3 2.9 5 Sulfur 80WG 1500 90 86 90 88.7 82 79 78 79.6 78 75 72 75.0 4.1 6 Control - 88 74 90 84.0 85 85 88 86.0 82 82 87 83.7 0.0

It can be seen from the table above that treatment of 1 water-dispersible composition of 90% Ascophyllum granules according to an embodiment of the present invention (with a 10:1 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder) demonstrated a disease control efficacy of 11. 6% compared to pure Ascophyllum algae powder, which was 7.2% effective in controlling the disease. In addition, the water-dispersible composition of 40% sulfur + 30% Sargassum in the form of granules according to an embodiment of the present invention (with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder of 10:1) demonstrated a powdery mildew control efficiency of 12.2 % compared to pure Sargassum algae powder and 80WG sulfur, which were only 2.9% and 4.1% effective against powdery mildew, respectively.

Field trials of types of treatment of tomatoes with compositions of Lithothamnium algae by drip irrigation.

Field trials to evaluate different treatments were carried out in the village of Sabalwad (Idar) to evaluate different formulations of lithothamnium algae for tomato treatments. The plot area was 1028 sq.m. All recommended agronomic practices were observed. Granules of compositions according to embodiment (treatment 1) and calcium nitrate (Green Life) (treatment 3) were applied by drip irrigation. Pure Lithothamnium algae powder could not be added to the drip irrigation system, as it settled in the drum and clogged the jet and nozzles. Therefore, it was scattered by hand. In addition, neither urea nor any other chemical fertilizer was applied during the test and during the previous growing cycle. Thus, the areas where the compositions of this invention were applied were not treated with chemical nutrients for more than a year.

Observations on the total plant weight, fruit weight and yield were made at harvest.

Plant weight was measured on 10 selected plants from each site per replication. Fetal weights were measured from 10 selected fetuses from each site per replication. Yields were measured from each plot and recalculated in tons/acre.

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Table 3

The effect of various types of treatment with Lithothamnium algae compositions on the growth and yield of tomatoes

Processing No. Composition Components Dosage of the composition, g/ha Dosage of calcium, g/ha When harvesting Total plant weight (kg/sq.m) Weight of 10 fruits (g) Yield (t/acre) 1 Lithothamnium 90% granules with an 18:1 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder according to an embodiment of the invention containing 28.5% calcium 3300 940.5 1.71 1332 49.6 2 Pure Lithothamnium Algae Powder containing 32% Calcium 2940 940.8 1.52 1267 45.1 3 Calcium nitrate (Green Life) containing 18.8% calcium 5000 940 1.49 1201 44.4 4 Control - - 1.31 1072 31.2

It can be seen from the table above that treatment 1 with a water-dispersible composition of 90% Lithothamnion (containing 28.5% calcium) in the form of granules according to an embodiment of this invention (with an algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder ratio of 18:1) at 3300 g/ha showed an increase in total plant weight of 14.8% and overall crop yield of 11.7% when compared to treatment with 3 Green Life's commercially available calcium-based product (containing 18.8% calcium) at dosage 5000 g/ha, as well as a 12.5% increase in total plant weight and a 9.97% increase in overall yield compared to treatment with 2 pure Lithothamnium algae powder (containing 32% calcium) at a dosage of 2940 g/ha. Treatment Composition 1 also showed a significant increase in fruit weight compared to the commercially available composition. The yield increase results are particularly surprising since the amount of calcium applied in each treatment was the same, i.e. about 940 g/ha.

Field trials of corn treatments with Chlorella algae compositions by drip irrigation.

Tests were carried out in the village of Chorivad (Idar), Sabarkanth district, Gujarat, India, to evaluate various formulations for treating Hightech corn (manufactured by Sona). The plot area was 3828 sq.m. All recommended agronomic practices were observed. Granules of compositions according to embodiment (treatment 1) and water-soluble fertilizer (WSF 9-1919, treatment 3) were applied by drip irrigation. Pure Chlorella algae powder could not be added to the drip irrigation system, as it settled in the drum and clogged the jet and nozzles, so it was spread by hand. In addition, neither urea nor any other chemical fertilizer was applied during the test and during the previous growing cycle. Thus, the areas where the compositions of this invention were applied were not treated with chemical nutrients for more than a year.

Observations on plant height, yield and nutrient uptake during the trials are shown below. The evaluation was carried out as follows:

Plant height was measured on 10 selected plants from each site per replication. The yield of grain was recorded from one square meter from each plot for each replication and recalculated in centner/ha.

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Table 4

The effect of different types of treatment with Chlorella algae compositions on the growth and yield of corn

Processing No. Composition Components Dosage of the composition, g/ha Plant height (cm)* Grain output / ha (in centners) 30 DPP 60 DPP 90 DPP 1. Chlorella pellets 50% with a 5:4 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder according to an embodiment of the invention 6000 199.8 230.03 257.07 144.68 2. Pure Chlorella Algae Powder 3000 196.53 227.8 253.6 136.6 3. WSF (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% each of sodium (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)) 7500 196.33 226.43 252.97 135.45 4. Control - 190.33 219.23 246.53 127.55

It can be seen from the above table that treatment of 1 water-dispersible composition of 50% Chlorella in the form of granules according to an embodiment of this invention (with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder of 5:4) showed a significant increase in plant height by 30- 1st, 60th and 90th day after treatment compared to treatments 2 and 3 with pure Chlorella and WSF algae powder (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% each of sodium (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)) respectively. In addition, the water-dispersible granules prepared according to an embodiment of the present invention surprisingly showed yield increases of 5.9% and 6.8% compared to Chlorella and WSF (19-19-19) algal powder treatments 2 and 3 (commercially available fertilizer containing sodium (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)) respectively. Treatment 1 also resulted in a 13.4% higher yield compared to the untreated control.

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Table 5

Effects of Different Chlorella Algae Composition Treatments on Maize on Nutrient Uptake

Processing No. Composition Components Dosage of the composition, g/ha soil sample Nitrogen content (kg/ha) Phosphorus content (kg/ha) Potassium content (kg/ha) DD p 30 dp p 90 dp p DD p 30 dp p 90 dp p DD p 30 dp p 90 dp p 1. Chlorella granules 50% with a 5:4 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder according to an embodiment of the invention 6000 1004 942 734 87.5 6 68.6 4 47.4 1 243 181 74 2. Pure Chlorella Algae Powder 3000 974 912 73.9 4 69.6 4 202 154 4. WSF (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% each of sodium (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)) 7500 987 903 82.2 8 72.4 5 214 183 5. Control - 996 974 85.3 2 80.9 2 223 209

The absorption of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium was measured before application and on the 30th and 90th day after application. It can be seen from the table above that treatment 1 (with 50% Chlorella pellets with a 5:4 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder according to an embodiment of the invention) showed the lowest nitrogen content in the soil, indicating the highest nitrogen uptake by the plants. The maximum nitrogen content in the soil was recorded in untreated crops, indicating a low uptake of nitrogen by plants. In the case of phosphorus and potassium uptake, it was also noted that treatment 1 (with 50% Chlorella pellets with a 5:4 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder according to an embodiment of the invention) showed the highest uptake followed by treatment 2 (pure algae powder Chlorella), treatment 3 (WSF (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% each of N, P and K), and the untreated culture showed minimal uptake of phosphorus and potassium.

As stated above, neither urea nor any other chemical fertilizer was applied during the test and during the previous growing cycle. Therefore, it was surprising to note such absorption of nutrients from the soil using the composition of this implementation option, despite the absence of the use of chemical fertilizers.

Field trials of peanut treatments with Spirulina algae compositions by soil moistening.

Tests were carried out in the village of Ishwarpura (Idar), Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India, to evaluate various compositions for the treatment of peanut variety GG2. The plot area was 3828 sq.m. All recommended agronomic practices were observed. All treatments were carried out by moistening the soil. In addition, neither urea nor any other chemical fertilizer was applied during the test and during the previous growing cycle. Thus, the areas where the compositions of this invention were applied were not treated with chemical nutrients for more than a year.

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Table 6

The effect of various types of treatment with compositions of algae Spirulina on the yield of peanuts

Processing No. Composition Components Dosage of the composition, g/ha Grain output / ha (in centners) 1 Spirulina 50% WG with a 5:4 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder (according to an embodiment of this invention) 3000 3212.5 2 Spirulina granules 30% + urea 30% with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder 3:1 (according to an embodiment of the invention) 5000 3326.5 3 Spirulina granules 20% + sulfur 60% with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder 1:1 (according to an embodiment of the invention) 5000 3348.5 4 Pure Spirulina Algae Powder 1500 2567.5 5 Sulfur 90% WG 7500 ZOYU 6 Urea 230000 2467.5 7 WSF (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% each of sodium (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)) 7500 2427.5 8 Control - 2117.5

It can be seen from the table above that treatment of 1 water-dispersible composition of 50% Spirulina in the form of granules according to an embodiment of this invention (with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder of 5:4) showed an increase in grain yield by 25.12 % compared to pure Spirulina algae powder. In addition, Spirulina granules 30% + Urea 30% with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder of 3:1 (according to an embodiment of the invention) showed an increase in grain yield of 34.8% and 37% compared to conventional urea and WSF (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% N, P and K), respectively. In addition, Spirulina granules 20% + 60% sulfur with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder 1: 1 (according to an embodiment of the invention) showed an increase in grain yield of 11.2% and 30.4% compared to sulfur 90% WG and pure Spirulina powder respectively. The compositions of this invention also allow farmers to reduce the dosage of synthetic chemical fertilizers and optimize plant health and yield.

Table 7

Effects of Various Peanut Treatments with Spirulina Seaweed Compositions on Nutrient Absorption

Treatment Composition Components Dosage of the composition, g/ha Protein content in peanut seeds % 1 Spirulina granules 30% + urea 30% with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder 5000 55.216% 3:1 (according to an embodiment of the invention) 2 Urea 230000 48.884% 3 WSF (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% each of sodium (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)) 7500 49.349% 4 Control - 47.208%

It can be seen from the above table that treatment 1 with a water-dispersible composition of 30% Spirulina + 30% urea in the form of granules according to an embodiment of the present invention (with the ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder

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3:1) shows improved protein content compared to treatments 2 and 3 with plain urea and WSF (19-19-19) (commercially available fertilizer containing 19% each of N, P and K).

Field trials of chili pepper treatment against nematodes by application to the soil.

Tests were carried out in the village of Sabalwad (Idar), Gujarat, India, in order to evaluate various compositions for the treatment of chili against nematodes. All recommended agronomic practices were followed. All treatments were carried out by applying to the soil.

Percentage Incidence Index (PII): Recorded visually from 20 plants per plot per replication. The rating scale was 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, where 0 is no root galls and 5 is >50% root galls.

Percentage Incidence Index = Sum of all scores x100

Total number of ratings x maximum rating

Table 8

Effects of different types of treatment of chili peppers with compositions of Spirulina algae against nematodes

Process No. Composition Components Dosage composition Dosage PIZ at 30 DIP PIZ at 60 DIP % Control R1 R2 R3 Average R1 R2 R3 Medium g/ha other substances g/ha 1 Spirulina granules 15% + Bacillus firmus 20% with a ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder 1:1 (according to an embodiment of the invention) 3000 450+ 600 29 26 35 thirty 51 38 thirty 39.67 56.82 2 Pure Spirulina Algae Powder 450 450 48 44 48 46.7 99 95 100 98 10.33 3 1% wettable powder Bacillus firmus 60000 600 44 28 36 36 80 45 60 61.67 39.46 4 Control - - 62 70 52 61.3 100 100 100 100 0.00

The composition of Spirulina 15% + Bacillus Firmus 20% was obtained by extrusion. Spirulina and the excipient were mixed and ground in an air mill to obtain the desired particle size in the range of 0.1 µm to 15 µm. Water, Bacillus firmus spores were added to the pulverized mixture and extruded through a low pressure extruder, and the resulting granules were dried in a fluid bed dryer.

It can be seen from the table above that treatment of 1 water-dispersible composition of Spirulina 15% + Bacillus firmus 20% in the form of granules according to an embodiment of the present invention (with a 1:1 ratio of algae to surfactant or disintegrant or binder) demonstrated effective control with nematodes at 56.82%, while pure Spirulina algae powder was only 10.33% effective and commercially available 1% Bacillus Firmus wettable powder was only 39.46%.

Thus, it has been observed that the composition of the present invention exhibits improved, effective and superior performance in the field. Indeed, the various benefits associated with the compositions of the invention include, but are not limited to, favorable characteristics during preparation and/or use, improved stability, toxicological and/or ecotoxicological characteristics, improved crop characteristics, including crop yields, crop qualities, such as increased nutrient content, more developed root system, increased plant height, larger leaf blade, fewer dead grassroots leaves, stronger shoots, greener seed

Claims (9)

leaf color, less fertilizer required, increased tillering, increased shoot growth, improved plant vigor, earlier flowering, more productive shoots, less plant lodging, improved leaf chlorophyll content, protein content, photosynthetic activity, early seed germination, early grain maturity , improved product quality, increased plant height, improved plant performance, improved soil quality, and other benefits known to those skilled in the art. In addition, the compositions of the invention are also suitable for drip or spray irrigation in addition to other applications of agricultural compositions for which most commercially available and prior art products are not suitable. Thanks to the composition of the present invention, the number of applications or the amount of nutrients, fertilizers or pesticides is minimized. This composition is highly safe for the user and the environment. The composition is also cost effective as it provides much greater simultaneous control and is applicable to a variety of crops, providing a wider range of protection. In addition, the compositions serve to intervene between very specific actives that can lead to resistance in areas of epidemic and high pesticide/fertilizer application, save labor costs and minimize farmers' use of chemical fertilizers while being cost effective. Based on the foregoing, it should be noted that within the essence and scope of the new concepts of the present invention, numerous modifications and variations can be implemented without departing from the essence of the present invention. It should be understood that the scope of the invention is in no way limited and should not be limited to the particular illustrated embodiments. CLAIM 1. A water-dispersible composition for use in agriculture in the form of granules for strengthening, nourishing and protecting crops, containing at least one algae and at least one agrochemical auxiliary substance containing at least one of surfactants, binders or disintegrants, in which the mass ratio of algae to at least one surfactant, binder or disintegrant is from 99:1 to 1:99, while the algae constitute from 1 to 90% by weight of the entire composition, and at the same time the particles of the composition are in the size range from 0.1 to 60 microns. 2. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the weight ratio of algae to at least one surfactant, binder or disintegrant is from 99:1 to 1:50. 3. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the algae contain one or more of green algae, red algae, golden algae, brown algae, golden brown algae, blue algae, or blue-green algae, or species thereof and their mixtures. 4. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the algae comprise one or more of Cyanobacteria, Ochrophytes, Glaucophytes, Rhodoplasts, Rhodophytes, Chloroplasts, Chrysophyta, Synurophytes, Silicoflagellata, Heterokonts, Crytophytes, Haptophytes, Euglenophytes, Chlorophytes, Charophytes , Embrophyta, or Chlorarachniophytes, or species thereof and mixtures thereof. 5. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the algae comprise at least one of Spirulina Sp., Arthrospira Sp., Chlorella Sp., Anabaena Sp., Sargassum Sp., Scenedesmus Sp., Aphanizomenon Sp., Dunaliella Sp., Phymatolithion Sp., Lithothamnium Sp., Ascophyllum Sp., Enteromorpha Sp., Tetraselmis Sp., Prymnesium Sp., Chlamydomonas Sp., Euglena Sp., Caulerpa Sp., Padina Sp., Urophora Sp., Chondria Sp. ., Caulerpa Sp., Lyngby Sp., Prasiola Sp., Gymnopilus Sp., Melanothamnus Sp., Turbeneria Sp., Mastigocladopsis Sp., Hydroclathrus Sp., Cystoseira Sp., Laminaria Sp., Fucus Sp., Ulva Sp. or mixtures thereof. 6. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the composition contains one or more of fillers or carriers or diluents, thinners, pigments, dyes, buffers or pH adjusters, or neutralizing agents, antifoam agents or defoamers, anti-settling agents, penetrants, preservatives, ultraviolet absorbents, UV scattering agents, stabilizers and mixtures thereof. 7. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the agrochemically acceptable auxiliary substance is present in the concentration range from 0.1 to 99.9% by weight of the total composition. 8. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the composition in the form of granules has a dispersion of at least 50%. 9. Water-dispersible composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the composition has a primary -