WO2020202166A1

WO2020202166A1 - A biostimulant composition using folic acid and nitrobenzene for agricultural and horticultural crops

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Publication number: WO2020202166A1
Application number: PCT/IN2019/000035
Authority: WO
Inventors: Rathinasamy Theenachandran
Original assignee: Devi Cropscience Pvt Ltd
Priority date: 2019-04-02
Filing date: 2019-11-18
Publication date: 2020-10-08
Also published as: PH12021551176A1

Abstract

A Bio stimulant composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising of Folic Acid; Nitrobenzene; lonic / Non Ionic Surfactants; Emulsifiers; carriers and fillers and additives in granular, wettable powder or liquid form; used directly or in combination with aqueous media to increase the absorption of nutrients by increasing root growth and yield.

Description

A BIOSTIMULANT COMPOSITION USING FOLIC ACID AND

NITROBENZENE FOR AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:

This invention relates to a suitable composition of a Bio stimulant for improving plant's vigor, increasing crop yield and relieving plant stress due to poor soil conditions or in times of drought in the field of agriculture technology.

This invention further concerns agricultural and horticultural crops which addresses the problem of inventing a novel formulation which improves plant's vigor, increases the crop yield and relieves plant stress by using the Nitrobenzene and co enzyme components folic acid which are involved in the biosynthesis of Nitrogen base, nucleic acids, creatine, methionine and serine amino acid in plants. The salient future of this invention is the composition with Folic acid which helps plants to maintain high metabolism and up take more nutrients there by increasing the quality and quantity of the produce when used along with Nitrobenzene. Folic acid is further involved in the Photorespirations cycle and preserves the nutrients, improves the root growth in the crops, when plants are fed Folic acid minimum of 1.0 to 20.0 ppm as substitute for the amount lost in the field due to intense lighting.

In many instances, it is beneficial to apply a composition of Biostimulant directly to the foliage of plants. To use this invention as foliar composition such instances include situations when a given soil has characters of poor transport properties of nutrients from the soil which in itself is depleted. In such instances, use of foliar sprays of Biostimulant composition is helpful to overcome the soil disadvantages.

The use of this invention is critical to commercial agriculture, essential to tackle the deficiency in soil. Despite the number of different foliar/soil sprays that have been developed, there is a continued need to identify the composition of Biostimulant for both properties of plant Nutrient, flowering stimulant including a growth regulator for foliar/soil usage and care to crops. The invention includes a minimum of different molecules/ components, wherein such compositions, nonetheless provide significant enhancement in plant vigor and crop yield, BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

The invention generally relates to the field of agricultural and horticultural technology.

The invention pertains to a composition of Biostimulant comprising of folic acid and Nitrobenzene which enhances the plant vigor as well as crop yield, irrespective of soil properties as the same can also be used as a foliar spray. The Biostimulant composition of the present invention helps to maintain healthy metabolism, increases root growth and absorbs more nutrients to improve quality and quantity of the produce. The usage of folic acid and Nitrobenzene in the invented composition, ensures that the Folic acid acts as a supplement to the plants, thereby improving the weight and quality of the harvested produce.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

This invention precisely relates to a novel composition consisting at least one of coenzyme preferably vitamin B, more preferably folic acid 0.10 - 10% and Aromatic nitro compound preferably nitrobenzene 15 - 20%, the composition includes other components such as surfactants like ionic/ non-ionic or both and suitable fillers like petro chemical solvents, wettable powders and granular forms using natural clay like bentonite clay granules, China clay etc.

Increasing the flowering of plants, increasing root growth, regulation of plant growth and acting as plant nutrient is the importance of this invention in the field of agricultural and horticultural crops. The present invention comprises of a Bio stimulant composition, comprising 1 - 99% nitrobenzene and 0.10 - 10% of coenzyme components preferably vitamin B, more preferably the folic acid as an active ingredient with natural, synthetic ionic/ nonionic surfactant base along with fillers like, solvents, Aqueous media, petro chemical solvents, powders and clay granules.

The present invention whi le applied to the plants to improves plant nutrient activity, also induces flowering, plant growth and is a yield enhancer. There is an amplification of the flowering stimulant effect along with increase yield, healthier plants irrespective of soil conditions and with increased drought tolerance. Retaining common active principle, the present invention is envisaged various formulations the details of which are as follows.

In one embodiment of invention, the present invention relates to a product composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene and Co enzyme components, Vitamin B, preferably Folic acid a Vitamin B9 as an Active ingredients with natural or synthetic surfactant with fillers like solvents. Aqueous media, petro chemical solvents, powders and clay granules in pre-determined ratio for better results and with variable ratios without any limitations.

In another embodiment of invention, the present invention relates to a product composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene and Co enzyme components, Vitamin B, preferably a Folic acid, Vitamin B9 as an Active ingredient for the characters of plant growth regulator, flowering stimulant and plant Nutrients. The composition consisting 20% Nitrobenzene and co-factor enzyme in ionic surfactant base, with fillers enhancing the activity by synergism, wherein the process comprises of the ionic surfactant being manufactured by neutralizing the acid slurry with caustic soda flakes and the resultant dark honey colour is obtained, then active ingredients are charged and fillers added to secure the optimum product strength 15 - 20% Nitrobenzene and 0.10- 10% Folic acid concentrations.

In yet another embodiment of invention, the present invention relates to a product composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene and Co enzyme components, Vitamin B, preferably a Folic acid, Vitamin B9 as an active ingredients for the characters of plant growth regulator, flowering stimulant and plant Nutrients. The composition consisting 20% Nitrobenzene and co factor enzyme 0.10 - 10% Folic acid concentrations in Non-ionic surfactant base like Glycol Ether, with fillers if required for enhancing the activity by synergism in case of the certain sensitive plant applications.

In another embodiment of invention, the present invention relates to a product composition for agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene and Co enzyme components, Vitamin B, preferably a Folic acid, Vitamin B9 as an Active ingredients for the characters of plant growth regulator, flowering stimulant and plant Nutrients .The composition consisting 20% Nitrobenzene and co factor enzyme 0.10 - 10% Folic acid concentrations in Ionic or Non- ionic emulsifiers such as Calcium salt of Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate, Alkyl Phenol or Castor oil Ethoxylates and Poly oxy Ethylene Ether with petrochemical solvents such as Toluene, Xylene, Cyclohexanone and N ’Butanol which can be varied as per requirements. In another embodiment of invention, the present invention relates to a product composition for agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene and Co enzyme components, Vitamin B, preferably a Folic acid, Vitamin B9 as an Active ingredients for the characters of plant growth regulator, flowering stimulant and plant Nutrients .The composition consisting 15% Nitrobenzene and co factor enzyme 0.10 -10% Folic acid concentrations adding in the formulations with Roasted Bentonite clay as a carrier for Granular formulation with suitable adjuvants.

In another embodiment of invention, the present invention relates to a product composition for agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising Nitrobenzene and Co enzyme components, Vitamin B, preferably a Folic acid, Vitamin B9 as an Active ingredients for the characters of plant growth regulator, flowering stimulant and plant Nutrients .The composition consisting 20% Nitrobenzene and co factor enzyme 0. 10 - 10% Folic acid concentrations adding in the formulations with China clay as a carrier for wettable powder formulation with required adjuvants.

OBJECTS OF INVENTION

It is the primary object of the present invention to invent a novel Biostimulant composition for enhancing plant growth &root growth, delivery of plant nutrients irrespective of soil conditions and enhancing flowering stimulant and thereby yield in single formulation comprising of using Nitrobenzene along with Vitamin B, preferably in the form of Folic Acid, wherein the plants are able to cope irrespective of soil conditions or under drought conditions too.

It is another object of the present invention to invent a composition for manufacturing a Bio stimulant.

It is another object of the present invention to invent a novel composition which is a cost effective formulation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The preferred embodiment of this novel composition is made from the following raw materials: • Linear alkyl Benzene Sulphonic acid (Acid Slurry)

• Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda)

• Aromatic Nitro compound i.e. Nitrobenzene and co enzyme component Vitamin B9 , preferably Folic Acids as Active Ingredients.

• fillers

The present invention relates to an unique product and there is no other product based on this chemical composition and processed in the unique way described herein. The Applicant’s extensive field trials establ ish its use in an unequivocal manner. The exact formulation of each ingredient is investigated and made available in this speci fication.

The manner of manufacturing of the said composition is given in the following account. The description refers to various formulations in this description.

No side effects were visible when using this unique composition. It is to be noted that this novel composition has wide application in agriculture industry.

Reference is invited to various process which accompanying the description. A Method or process detail for obtaining various formu lations is illustrated in each composition.

Examples:

The invention is further explained with the help the fol lowing examples which are intended to describe the salient features and to give a more detailed understanding of the invention. The particular amount, proportions, compositions and other particulars are meant to be exemplary and not intended to specifically limit the scope of invention.

Example No.1:

Composition 6.0 to 8.0 Kgs Linear Alkyl Benzene Su lphonic acid (Acid Slurry) is added slowly to the 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs. of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda) available in 15-20 kgs of aqeousmedia is taken in a stainless steel vessel with suitable blender to secure a neutral solution, strictly with pH 7.0. The resultant product is allowed to cool to room temperature after neutralization, til l a Honey colour is obtained and the resultant is then used for producing 50 -55 kgs of liquid Ionic surfactant by adding 20 to 25 kgs of solvent such as Toluene, Xylene, Cyclohexanone and N’Butanol. Then 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid is dissolved in 5 to 10 kgs aqueous media and added to the prepared surfactant followed with the addition of 20% Nitrobenzene and 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Emulsifers such as Calcium salt of Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate , Alkyl Phenol or Castor oil Ethoxylates and Poly oxy Ethylene Ether. The resultant solution is then primed to 100 kgs of formulation by adding solvents. Now the unique composition for induces flowering, Root growth, plant growth , drought tolerant and a plant nutrient in almost all agricultural and horticultural crops is ready as product BOOM FOL. The formulation is free flowing and easily miscible with water during foliage / soil appl ication on crops which is compatible with al l Agro Chemicals. The following ingredients in the optimum proportion as stated herein for 100 kg:

Linear alkyl Benzene Sulphonic acid 6.0 to 8.0 kgs(Acid Slurry)

Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda) 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs.

Nitrobenzene 20.0 to 22.0 kgs.

Folic acid 1.0 to 2.0 kgs

Emulsifier 1 .0 to 2 kg

Filler (solvents) 35-40 Kg

Aqueous Media 25 to 30 Kg

Example No.2

In certain special cases and in certain sensitive crops, Non ionic surfactant base such as Glycol Ether is added.

In such cases, a non - ionic (totally organic or plant derived) surfactant like Glycol Ether 40 kgsis added to 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid in 5 kg aqueous media, followed with the addition of 20% Nitrobenzene, in a Stainless steel kettle with blender for a minimum time of an hour. The resultant solution is then primed to 100 kgs of formulation by adding Glycol Ether 33 kg and formulation is free flowing and easily miscible with water during foliage / soil application on crops which is compatible with all Agro Chemicals. The following ingredients in the optimum proportion as stated herein for 100 kg:

Non- ionic surfactant (Glycol Ether) - 73.0 kg

Aqueous media - 5Kg

Nitrobenzene - 20.0 to 22.0 kg

Folic acid - 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs

Example No.3

Composition for Measured quantity of petrochemical solvent such as Toluene, Xylene, Cyclohexanone and N’Butanol, mixed with ionic/ non - Ionic emulsifier or mixed emulsifier such as Calcium salt of Alkyl BenzeneSulphonate , Alky! Phenol or Castor oil Ethoxy!ates and Poly oxy Ethylene Ether properly in stainless steel formulation kettle to obtain the end product with 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid dissolved in aqueous media followed with the addition of 20% Nitrobenzene for a product composition induce flowering, Root growth, plant growth and a plant nutrient in almost all agricultural and horticultural crops which is compatible with all Agro Chemicals, the following ingredients in the optimum proportion as stated herein for 100 kg:

Petrol chemical solvents. - 58.0 - 63.0 kg

Nitrobenzene - 20.0 to 22.0 kgs

Folic acid - 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs

Non-ionicor ionic

Emulsifier or mixed emulsifier.- 6.0 to 8.0 kgs.

Filler Aqueous Media - 10.00 kgs

Example No. 4

Composition for measured quantity of Roasted Bentonite clay, or Bentonite clay granules as bulk carrier with 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid followed with the addition of 1 5% Nitrobenzene with adjuvants such as adding deactivating chemical Mono Ethylene Glycol(MEG)and coating agents such as Rosin gum to obtain Nitrobenzene / Folic acid granular formulation for a product composition induce flowering, Root growth, plant growth and a plant nutrient in almost all agricultural and horticultural crops which is compatible with all Agro Chemicals, the following ingredients in the optimum proportion as stated herein for 100 kg Granular Formulation.

Roasted Bentonite clay 75.0 Kgs

Nitrobenzene 1 5.0kgs.

Folic acid 1.0 to 2.0 kgs.

Deactivation chemicals (MEG) 4.0 Kgs.

Coating agent (Rosin Gum) 4.0 kg

Example No. 5

Composition for measured quantity of Kaolinite clay (China clay) as bulk carrier then added 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid followed with the addition of 20% Nitrobenzene with adjuvants for ionic solid surfactant like carboxyl methyl cellulose with required mesh size of wettable powder such as China clay or a product composition induce flowering, Root growth, plant growth and a plant nutrient in almost all agricultural and horticultural crops which is compatible with all Agro Chemicals. The following ingredients in the optimum proportion as stated herein for 100 kg Wettable powder formulation:

Nitro Benzene 20.0 kgs.

Folic acid 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs.

Ionic Solid Surfactant (CMC) 15.0 kgs.

Calcium silicate (absorbent) 10 .0 kgs.

China clay filler (China clay) 53.0 to 54.0 Kgs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

A Bio stimulant composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising of 0.1 0 - 10% of Folic Acid; 15-20% of Nitrobenzene with 6- 7% Ionic / Non Ionic surfactant, 6 - 8 % Emulsifiers; carriers and fillers such as 40-50% Petrochemical solvents for liquid compositions; 50-70% solid carriers and fillers like Bentonite clay, China clay; 4- 1 0% additives for solid compositions such as Mono Ethylene Glycol, Rosin gum and calcium silicate; the said compositions being granular, wettable powder or a solution; used directly or in combination with aqueous media to increase the absorption of nutrients; including under poor soil conditions by increasing plant root growth; increasing drought tolerance qualities; directly resulting in overall plant health and a 20%-45% increase in yield.

For all agricultural and horticultural crops, BOOM FOL Granular composition is to be used where spraying is not possible. Thus it is seen that not only plant health is improved but also the yield between 20 and 45%.

Detailed/Biochemical/Bio-efficacytrials are under process at the following institutions: a. Tomato : Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu b. Okra (Bhendi) : Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu

Although embodiments of this invention have been shown and described, it is to be understood that various modification and substitutions, can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the novel spirit and scope of the invention.

IN HOUSETRIAL REPORT

Claims

CLAIMS: We Claim:

1. A Bio stimulant composition for Agricultural and Horticultural crops comprising of 0.10 -10% of Folic Acid; 15-20% of Nitrobenzene; 6-7% Ionic / Non Ionic surfactant; 6 - 8 % Emulsifiers; carriers and fillers such as 40- 50% Petrochemical solvents, 5 - 30 % aqueous media for liquid compositions; 50-75% solid carriers and fillers like Bentonite clay, China clay; 4-10% additives such as Mono Ethylene Glycol, Rosin gum and calcium silicate; the solid carriers and fillers and additives comprising compositions being granular, wettable powder; used directly or in combination with aqueous media to increase the absorption of nutrients; including under poor soil conditions by increasing plant root growth; increasing drought tolerance qualities; directly resulting in overall plant health and a 20%-45% increase in yield.

2. A bio stimulant composition as claimed in Claim 1 , comprising of slowly adding 6.0 to 8,0 Kgs Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic acid (Acid Slurry) to 1.0 to 2.0 kgsof Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda) available in 15-20 kgs of aqueous media; to secure a neutral solution, strictly with pH 7.0; cooling the resultant neutralized product to room temperature till solution turns to Honey colour; adding 20to 25 kgs of solvent such as Toluene, Xylene, Cyclohexane and N ’Butanol to the resultant to obtain 50-55kg of ioninc surfactant; dissolving 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid in 5 to 10 kgs aqueous media; adding the same to ioninc surfactant; adding 20% Nitrobenzene and 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Emulsifiers such as Calcium salt of Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate , Alkyl Phenol or Castor oil Ethoxylates and Poly oxy Ethylene Ether; adding solvents as Toluene, Xylene, Cyclohexane and N’Butanol to prime the resultant solution to 100 kgs of formulation.

3. A bio stimulant composition as claimed in Claim 1 , comprising ofadding 40 kgs of Non ionic surfactant base such as Glycol Ether to 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid in 5 kg aqueous media, further adding 20% Nitrobenzene, in a Stainless steel kettle with blender for a minimum time of an hour; priming the resultant solution to 100 kgs of formulation by further adding 33 Kg Glycol Ether; the resultant being a free flowing formulation easily miscible with aqueous media during foliage/soil application on crops; compatible with all Agro Chemicals.

4. A bio stimulant composition as claimed in Claim 1 , comprising of 58.0 to 63.0 kgs of petrochemical solvent such as Toluene, Xylene, Cyclohexanone and N’Butanol, mixed with 6.0 to 8.0 kgs of ionic/ non -Ionic emulsifier or mixed emulsifier such as Calcium salt of Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate , Alkyl Phenol or Castor oil Ethoxylates and Poly oxy Ethylene Ether; mixing the same in stainless steel formulation kettle; adding 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid dissolved in 10 Kg of aqueous media; followed with the addition of 20% Nitrobenzene for a product composition induce flowering, Root growth, plant growth and a plant nutrient in almost all agricultural and horticultural crops; compatible with all Agro Chemicals.

5. A bio stimulant composition as claimed in Claim I , comprising of adding 75 kgs of Roasted Bentonite clay as bulk carrier, to 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid; adding 15% Nitrobenzene with adjuvants such as deactivating chemical Mono Ethylene Glycol(MEG) 4.0 kgs and coating agents such as Rosin gum 4.0 Kgs to obtain Nitrobenzene / Folic acid granular formulation for a product composition inducing flowering, Root growth, plant growth and a plant nutrient in almost all agricultural and horticultural crops which is compatible with all Agro Chemicals.

6. A bio stimulant composition as claimed in Claim 1 , comprising of adding 53- 54 Kgs Kaolinite clay (China clay) as bulk carrier to 1.0 to 2.0 kgs of Folic acid; adding the resultant to 20 kgs Nitrobenzene, 15 kgs additives of ionic solid surfactant like carboxyl methyl cellulose, 10 Kgs of Calcium Silicate; resulting in a free flowing wettable powder of 300 mesh; the said composition inducing flowering, Root growth, plant growth and a plant nutrient in agricultural and horticultural crops which is compatible with all Agro Chemicals.

7. A Biostimulant composition as comprising the following ingredients per 100 kg of formulation.

Linear alkyl Benzene Sulphonic acid - 6.0 to 8.0 kgs.

(Acid Slurry)

Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda) - 1.0 to 2.0 kg

Nitrobenzene - 20.0 to 22.0 kgs.

Folic acid - 1.0 to 2.0 kg

Emulsifier - 1 .0 to 2 kg

Filler (solvents) - 35 to 40 kg

Aqueous Media - 25-30kg

8. A Biostimulant composition comprising the following ingredients per 100 kg of formulation.

Non- ionic surfactant (Glycol Ether)- 73.0 kg

Nitrobenzene - 20.0 to 22.0 kg Folic acid - 1.0 to 2.0 kgs

Aqueous Media - 5 kg

9. A Bio stimulant composition as comprising the following ingredients per 100 kg of formulation.

Petrol chemical solvents 58.0 - 63.0 kg

Nitrobenzene 20.0 to 22.0 kgs

Folic acid 1.0 to 2.0 kgs

Nonionic or ionic

Emulsifier or mixed emulsifier. 6.0 to 8.0 kgs.

Aqueous Media - 10.00kgs.

10. A Biostimulant composition comprising the following ingredients per 100 kg of formulation.

Roasted Bentonite clay - 75.0 kgs.

Nitrobenzene - 15.0 kgs.

Folic acid - 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs.

Deactivation chemicals (MEG) - 4,0 kgs.

Coating agent (Rosin Gum) - 4.0 kgs.

1 1 . A Biostimulant composition 1 comprising the following ingredients per 100 kg of formulation.

Nitro Benzene - 20.0 kgs.

Folic acid - 1 .0 to 2.0 kgs.

Ionic Solid Surfactant (CMC) - 15.0 kgs.

Calcium silicate - 10 .0 kgs.

China clay filler (China c!ay-Kaolin) - 53.0 to 54.0 kgs.