Nanoformulations for plants
AssigneeJyant Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJames W. LILLARD, JR., Rajesh SINGH
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Abstract
The present application relates to a nanoparticle compositions and methods for targeted delivery of a bioactive agent to a plant. In one embodiment, the nanoparticle composition includes a coronatine-coated nanoparticle formulated to deliver one or more bioactive agent through plant stomata. A variety of bioactive agents may be included in the nanoparticles, including one or more bactericides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, miticides, nemanticides, molluscicides, herbicides, plant nutrients, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or combinations thereof.
Claims19
A nanoparticle composition, comprising:
- a coronatine-coated planetary ball milled (PBM) nanoparticle comprising a nano-matrix core, a release coating layer, and at least one bioactive agent,
- wherein the nano-matrix core comprises at least one polymeric material and the release coating layer comprises polycaprolactone and polyethylene glycol, and
- wherein the nanoparticle composition is formulated to deliver the bioactive agent through plant stomata.
A method for delivering a bioactive agent to a plant, comprising:
- administering to the plant a coronatine-coated planetary ball milled (PBM) nanoparticle comprising a nano-matrix core, a release coating layer, and at least one bioactive agent,
- wherein the nano-matrix core comprises at least one polymeric material and the release coating layer comprises polycaprolactone and polyethylene glycol.
A method for protecting a plant against a plant pathogen, comprising:
- administering to the plant a coronatine-coated planetary ball milled (PBM) nanoparticle comprising a nano-matrix core, a release coating layer, and at least one plant nutrient,
- wherein the nano-matrix core comprises at least one polymeric material and the release coating layer comprises polycaprolactone and polyethylene glycol, and at least one anti-microbial agent or pesticide,
- wherein the nanoparticle composition is formulated to deliver the anti-microbial agent or pesticide through stomata in the plant.
A method for improving the nutritional status of a plant, comprising:
- administering to the plant a coronatine-coated planetary ball milled (PBM) nanoparticle comprising a nano-matrix core, a release coating layer, and at least one plant nutrient,
- wherein the nano-matrix core comprises at least one polymeric material and the release coating layer comprises polycaprolactone and polyethylene glycol, and at least one plant nutrient or fertilizer.
A method for regulating growth of a plant, comprising:
- administering to the plant a coronatine-coated planetary ball milled (PBM) nanoparticle comprising a nano-matrix core, a release coating layer, and at least one plant growth regulator,
- wherein the nano-matrix core comprises at least one polymeric material and the release coating layer comprises polycaprolactone and polyethylene glycol.
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