Plant production | Agrochemicals
Bioactive compounds of essential oils to control wheat blast
Context
Wheat blast is a disease of major importance in wheat, caused by the fungus Pyricularia grisea (teleomorph Magnaporthe grisea), which causes large economic losses. Although synthetic chemicals have been applied for decades in the disease prevention and control, more effective biodegradable alternatives with low toxicities are desirable.
About the asset
Clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum), pepper-rosmarin (Lippia sidoides) and carnation (Danthus caryophyllus L.) have bioactive substances that can promote in vitro inhibition of P. grisea's mycelial growth.
Carnation, rosemary and clove oils are potential substitutes for current chemical pesticides for blast control, with the advantage of being biodegradable and presenting low toxicity.
Carnation, rosemary and clove oils are potential substitutes for current chemical pesticides for blast control, with the advantage of being biodegradable and presenting low toxicity.
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Theoretical models
Lab assays
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Proof of concept
Prototypes
Market
Characteristics in comparison with competitors available in the market
The bioactive compounds from plant extracts are biodegradable alternatives to the synthetic chemicals that have been applied for decades to prevent and control the fungi. The low impact on the environment is the innovative differential of the asset, which also has potential for use in organic agriculture due to such characteristics.
Impacts for the production sector and for society
Promising alternative to synthetic chemical products;
Natural, biodegradable product with low toxicity;
Potential for use in organic agriculture.
Natural, biodegradable product with low toxicity;
Potential for use in organic agriculture.
Partnership goals
- Codevelopment (proof of concept to prototype)
What is expected from the partnership?
Technical-scientific cooperation to develop product from plant bioactive compounds.
How will the technology be offered to the production sector?
In the form of a solution, associated with other active ingredients or not.
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