UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION; INC.
发明人:
SANTRA, SWADESHMUKUL
申请号：
EP09832240
公开号：
EP2367552A4
申请日:
2009.12.10
申请国别(地区):
EP
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
A silica-based nanoformulation and method is used to treat citrus canker, inhibit the growth of mold and mildew, and add nutrients to soil used for agricultural purposes. The nanotechnology-enabled copper-loaded, silica nanoformulation (CuSiNP/NG) design is a &ldquorevolutionary re-invention&rdquo of Cu for safe application because it provides a formulation with maximum abundance of ionic Cu, provides sustained and optimal Cu ion release for long-term disease protection, better adherence to plant surfaces and structural surfaces due to gel-based nanostructure of CuSiNG, thus avoiding multiple spray applications and reducing the amount of Cu used in comparison to existing Cu compounds without compromising antibacterial activity. Thus, the silica-based nanoformulation releases copper in non-toxic quantities to the environment and the silica matrix provides an environmentally safe host material with a flexible design that is optimized to provide specific antifungal and antibacterial remediation using infrequent applications.
