BOTANICAL BASED BIO-STIMULANT, BIO-ACARICIDAL COMPOSITIONS

Abstract
Disclosed herein is a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricide composition for controlling pests, increasing plant growth and crop yield by improving plant physiological process like photosynthesis and other essential metabolic process in plants/crops that is cost effective and environment friendly. Disclosed herein also is a process for preparation of said composition.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority to Indian Patent Application number 202321062645 filed Sep. 18, 2023. The aforementioned application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.


TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal compositions for controlling pests, increasing plant growth and crop yield by improving plant physiological process like photosynthesis and other essential metabolic process in plants/crops that is cost effective and environment friendly. The present invention also relates to process for preparation of said composition.


BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Agricultural and horticultural crops are attacked by various pests every year, the most important of which are insects, mites, nematodes and gastropod molluscs. They can adversely affect agricultural production and the natural environment. They can cause problems by damaging crops and food production, infesting livestock, and causing nuisance and health hazards to humans. The damage is caused both by direct damage to plants and by indirect effects of the fungal, bacterial or viral infections they transmit.


Major agriculture pests such as several species of ticks and mites can have disastrous effects on agriculture. There are hundreds of different species of mites, which are tiny arthropods that belong to the Tetranychidae family and are classified as Arachnids. Species of mites include Tetranychus urticae, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, Panonychus ulmi, and Panonychus citri, go by the common name “red or yellow mites”. Controlling red and yellow mite infestations on crops is crucial because, if left unchecked, they will have disastrous effects. Ticks and mites are important vectors of disease-causing pathogens in humans, wildlife and domestic animals and wreak havoc on agricultural products all over the world.


Chemical pesticides such as acaricides are used to kill pests such as ticks and mites. Acaricides include chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane; DDT), organophosphorous compounds (e.g., Diazinon), carbamates (e.g., carbaryl), pyrethroids (e.g., permethrin, flumethrin), formamidines, and avermectins. The pyrethroids are one of the most effective pesticides used for tick control.


Acaricides are effective in controlling or killing crop pests. However, with repeated application, pests develop tolerance and resistance to these chemical pesticides. Ticks have been found to be resistant to cyclodiene insecticides, chlorinated hydrocarbons, organophosphorus insecticides, and pyrethroid insecticides. They also cause a number of environmental problems, such as pesticide residue and pest resurgence. The use of chemical acaricides to control pests results in toxic chemicals being released into the environment, which are hazardous to both humans and the environment. Furthermore, these synthetic chemicals can frequently persist in the environment indefinitely. However, these chemical pesticides are widely used to maximize crop productivity, resulting in negative environmental effects that are harmful to humans and other animals.


In addition to these, chemical pesticides are the main cause of wide range toxicity to humans, reflecting in an increase in the number of cancer cases globally. Along with people paying attention to environmental and health issues on a daily basis, using safer bioinsecticides on crops has become a top priority to reduce the use of chemical pesticides.


Bio-pesticides are safer alternatives to chemical pesticides as they are efficient to use, have low toxicity, leave little residue, and are easy to decompose. They are safe against non-target organisms, and do not disrupt natural ecological defense systems.


The use of botanical based acaricides can effectively reduce chemical based acaricides consumption; therefore, the research and development of botanical pesticides that use plant extracts and chemical pesticides in combination has become a study hotspot of Pesticide Science in recent years.


CN102204555 discloses an insecticidal and acaricidal compound composition, comprising effective ingredients of a biopesticide lepimectin and bifenazate, and a weight ratio of the former to the latter is 0.1-50:80-1. It can be used for controlling damages caused by mites, insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts in fruit trees, crops and vegetables.


EP1301079A2 discloses botanical acaricides for controlling plant-infesting acari with plant extracts providing the advantages of minimal development of resistance thereto, minimal toxicity to mammals, minimal residual activity and environmental compatibility.


A need exists in the art to provide improved Bio-acaricidal compositions that reduce the use of synthetic chemical compounds, are environmentally friendly, and are safe for agriculture and humans.


Hence, the present inventors, with an aim to control the agricultural pests and improve plant growth and crop yield have come up with a synergistic botanical based bio-acaricidal composition which is eco friendly, relatively inexpensive, bio-degradable, residue free, safe for agriculture and humans and minimizes the risk of resistance development.


OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricides from standardized, concentrated plant extracts or purified plant marker compounds thereby controlling the plant pests/insects and protects agriculture, horticulture, olericulture and floricultural crops.


It is another object of the present invention to provide a process for preparation of said bio-acaricidal composition.


SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In an aspect, the present invention provides plant based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition comprising a combination of standardised enriched plant extract and purified phyto ingredient with a synergistic biological action that efficiently controls a wide range of pests that cause crop destruction.


In a main aspect, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition for controlling pests, comprising:

    • i. Cinnamomum cassia extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cinnamomum cassia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, quercitrin, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-35%, more preferably 0.001-15%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Piper nigrum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds) Piperine, amides, piperidine and pyrrolidines extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-35%, more preferably 0.001-10%;
    • iii. Syzygium aromaticum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Syzygium aromaticum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.001-8%;
    • iv. Allium sativum extract or enriched and purified extract of Allium sativum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alliin, allicin and quercetin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.05-13%;
    • v. Zingiber officinale extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Zingiber officinale or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and paradols extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range between 0.001-45%; more preferably 0.1-15%;
    • vi. Pongamia pinnata extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Pongamia pinnata or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as karanjin, glabrin, and kanjone extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2-20%;
    • vii. Anethum graveolens extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Anethum graveolens or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2.5-20%;
    • viii. Citrus sinensis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Citrus sinensis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, linalool, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpineol, and α-pinene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1-22%;
    • ix. Melaleuca alternifolia extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Melaleuca alternifolia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cineole and linalool extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1.5-10%;
    • x. Cinnamomum camphora extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cinnamomum camphora or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol, and camphor extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.05-15%;
    • xi. Ricinus communis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Ricinus communis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2.5-20%;
    • xii. Sesamum indica extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Sesamum indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 15-40%;
    • xiii. Brassica napus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Brassica napus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids (zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene), brassinolides alkaloids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1-12%;
    • xiv. Parthenium hysterophorus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Parthenium hysterophorus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1-15%;
    • xv. Rosmarinus officinalis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Rosmarinus officinalis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1.5-20%;
    • xvi. Acacia concinna extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Acacia concinna or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 3-25%;
    • xvii. Mentha piperita extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Mentha piperita or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;
    • xviii. Acorus calamus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Acorus calamus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 3.5-27%;
    • xix. Ocimum sanctum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Ocimum sanctum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene and β caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;
    • xx. Lantana camara extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Lantana camara or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;
    • xxi. Piper longum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Piper longum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl piperine, Piperine piperlongumine, piperlonguminine, pipercide and piperidine extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.01-10%;
    • xxii. Annona squamosa extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Annona squamosa or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.01-12%;
    • xxiii. Azadirachta indica extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Azadirachta indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1-15%;
    • xxiv. Cuminum cyminum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cuminum cyminum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid, anthraquinone, saponin, tannin and steroid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.5-12%;
    • xxv. organic emulsifier at a concentration in a range of 0.001-20%; preferably 10-12%;
    • xxvi. anionic emulsifier at a concentration in a range of 0.001-18%, preferably 7-10%;
    • xxvii. non-anionic emulsifiers at a concentration in a range of 0.001-20%, preferably 12-15%; and
    • xxviii. carrier oils at a concentration in a range 0.001-90%, preferably 60-65%.


In an aspect, the present composition may comprise an adjuvant at a concentration in the range of 0.001-25%, preferably 10-20%.


In an aspect, the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention has a particle size in the range of 10-1000 nanometer, more specifically 1-100 nanometer.


In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Brassica napus extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Adjuvant in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • v. Acorus calamus extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • viii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Lantana camara extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Cinnamomum camphora extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Piper longum extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • v. Ocimum santum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Citrus sinensis extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • vii. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • viii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • ix. Sesame oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Ocimum sanctum extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • v. Syzygium aromaticum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • viii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Rosmarinus officinalis extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Lantana camara extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Annona squamosa extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Azadirachta indica extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • v. Pongamia pinnata extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • viii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Syzygium aromaticum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Zingiber officinale extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • v. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • viii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Citrus sinensis extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Melaleuca alternifolia extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • v. Cuminum cyminum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • viii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a process for preparation of the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • a. Extracting 0.001-35% of Cinnamomum cassia or purified phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, quercitrin, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-35% of Piper nigrum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Piperine, amides, piperidine and pyrrolidines extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Syzygium aromaticum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Allium sativum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alliin, allicin and quercetin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Zingiber officinale or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and paradols extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Pongamia pinnata or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as karanjin, glabrin, and kanjone extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Anethum graveolens or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Citrus sinensis Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, linalool, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpineol, and α-pinene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Melaleuca alternifolia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cineole and linalool extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Cinnamomum camphora or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol, and camphor extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Ricinus communis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Sesamum indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Brassica napus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids (zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene), Brassinolide, alkaloids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Parthenium hysterophorus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Rosmarinus officinalis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Acacia concinna or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Mentha piperita or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Acorus calamus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl ethers, camphene, P-cymene, α-selinene, bgurjunene, β-cadinene, camphor, shyobunones, linalool and preisocalamendiol extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Ocimum sanctum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene and β caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Lantana camara or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Piper longum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl piperine, Piperine piperlongumine, piperlonguminine, pipercide and piperidine extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Annona squamosa or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from botanical source; 0.001-45% of Azadirachta indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Cuminum cyminum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid, anthraquinone, saponin, tannin and steroid extracted from said botanical source;
    • b. optionally mixing the ingredients of step (a) at given proportion with 0.001-25% adjuvant;
    • c. mixing the mixture obtained in step (b) at given proportion along with 0.001-20% of organic emulsifier, 0.01-5% of anionic and 0.01-8% of non-anionic emulsifiers;
    • d. blending the mixture obtained in step (c) with 0.001-90% of carrier oils; more specifically 25-75%;
    • e. stirring the mixture obtained in step (d) at 300-1000 RPM more specifically at 350-750 RPM at 25-55° C. in closed mixing vessel for continued stirring followed by homogenizing the mix with the homogenizer fitted towards the bottom of vessel and with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm to reduce the particle size;
    • f. passing the homogenized mixture obtained in step (e) through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size to obtain the nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 1000 nano meter;
    • g. passing the mixture obtained in step (f) through High-pressure homogenization to reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters;
    • h. passing the mixture obtained in step (g) through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve desired filtration; and
    • i. recovering the final product.


The composition of the present invention is useful for controlling pests and improving yield of crop plants.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS


FIG. 1: Effect of Bio-stimulants on Yield of Orange



FIG. 2: Effect of Bio-stimulants on Seed Yield of Soybean



FIG. 3: Effect of Bio-stimulants on Fruit Yield of Tomato



FIG. 4: Percentage reduction in Mites population and Percentage increase in yield in Citrus



FIG. 5: Percentage reduction in Mites population and Percentage increase in yield in Rose



FIG. 6: Percentage reduction in Mites population and Percentage increase in yield in Tomato



FIG. 7: Percentage Mortality of Red mite population in Citrus



FIG. 8: Percentage Mortality of Red mite population in Rose



FIG. 9: Percentage Mortality of Red mite population in Tomato





DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention will now be described in detail in connection with certain preferred and optional embodiments, so that various aspects thereof may be more fully understood and appreciated.


In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition for controlling pests, comprising:

    • i. Cinnamomum cassia extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cinnamomum cassia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, quercitrin, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-35%, more preferably 0.001-15%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Piper nigrum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds) Piperine, amides, piperidine and pyrrolidines extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-35%, more preferably 0.001-10%;
    • iii. Syzygium aromaticum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Syzygium aromaticum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.001-8%;
    • iv. Allium sativum extract or enriched and purified extract of Allium sativum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alliin, allicin and quercetin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.05-13%;
    • v. Zingiber officinale extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Zingiber officinale or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and paradols extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%; more preferably 0.1-15%;
    • vi. Pongamia pinnata extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Pongamia pinnata or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as karanjin, glabrin, and kanjone extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2-20%;
    • vii. Anethum graveolens extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Anethum graveolens or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2.5-20%;
    • viii. Citrus sinensis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Citrus sinensis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, linalool, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpineol, and α-pinene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1.5-10%;
    • ix. Melaleuca alternifolia extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Melaleuca alternifolia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cineole and linalool extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1.5-10%;
    • x. Cinnamomum camphora extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cinnamomum camphora or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol, and camphor extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.05-15%;
    • xi. Ricinus communis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Ricinus communis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2.5-20%;
    • xii Sesamum indica extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Sesamum indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 15-40%;
    • xiii. Brassica napus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Brassica napus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids (zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene), brassinolides, alkaloids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1-12%;
    • xiv. Parthenium hysterophorus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Parthenium hysterophorus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1-15%;
    • xv. Rosmarinus officinalis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Rosmarinus officinalis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1.5-20%;
    • xvi. Acacia concinna extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Acacia concinna or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 3-25%;
    • xvii. Mentha piperita extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Mentha piperita or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;
    • xviii. Acorus calamus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Acorus calamus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 3.5-27%;
    • xix. Ocimum sanctum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Ocimum sanctum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene and β caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;
    • xx. Lantana camara extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Lantana camara or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;
    • xxi. Piper longum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Piper longum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl piperine, Piperine piperlongumine, piperlonguminine, pipercide and piperidine extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.01-10%;
    • xxii. Annona squamosa extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Annona squamosa or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.01-12%;
    • xxiii. Azadirachta indica extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Azadirachta indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1-15%; and
    • xxiv. Cuminum cyminum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cuminum cyminum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid, anthraquinone, saponin, tannin and steroid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1-12%;
    • xxv. organic emulsifier at a concentration in a range of 0.001-20%, preferably 10-12%;
    • xxvi. anionic emulsifier at a concentration in a range of 0.001-18%, preferably 7-10%;
    • xxvii. non-anionic emulsifiers at a concentration in a range of 0.001-20%, preferably 12-15%; and
    • xxviii. carrier oils at a concentration in a range 0.001-90%, preferably 60-65%.


In an embodiment, the present composition may contain an adjuvant at a concentration in the range of 0.001-25%, preferably 10-20%.


In an embodiment, the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention has a particle size in the range of 10-1000 nanometer, more specifically 1-100 nanometer.


In another embodiment, the organic emulsifier include but not limited to rice bran wax, cetearyl glucoside, Aloe vera extract, plant saponins, aqueous extract of Indian soapberry (Sapindus mukorassi), aqueous extract of Acacia concinna, hydrolyzed coconut oil, bee wax, gaur gum and the like.


In another embodiment, the anionic and non-anionic emulsifier include but not limited poly sorbate 20, poly sorbate 60, poly sorbate 80, Lecithin, soy lecithin, sodium phosphates, monoglycerides, diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, glyceryl oleate, ethoxylated oleate, ethoxylated soybean oil, ethoxylated castor oil and the like.


In another embodiment, the carrier oils are selected from the group comprising seed oil of Anethum graveolens, Pongamaia pinnata oil, neem oil, castor oil, fish oil, sesame oil, mustard oil, canola oil, water and the like.


In another embodiment, the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention comprising combination of standardised enriched botanical extract and purified phyto ingredient with a synergistic biological action that efficiently controls a wide range of pests that cause crop destruction by taking direct action on them.


In another embodiment, the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention include enriched and purified Phyto ingredients such as saponins, polyphenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, or secondary metabolites from botanicals which produce important synergic interactions in their biological activity. The combination of these ingredients has been found to have synergistic benefits and effects, despite the fact that each of these ingredients has unique qualities and properties.


In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Brassica napus extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Adjuvant in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • v. Acorus calamus extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • viii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • i. Lantana camara extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • iii. Cinnamomum camphora extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • iv. Piper longum extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • v. Ocimum santum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • vi. Citrus sinensis extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • vii. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • viii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • ix. Sesame oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • ix. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • x. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xi. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • xii. Ocimum sanctum extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • xiii. Syzygium aromaticum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xiv. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • xv. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • xvi. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • ix. Rosmarinus officinalis extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • x. Lantana camara extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xi. Annona squamosa extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • xii. Azadirachta indica extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • xiii. Pongamia pinnata extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xiv. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • xv. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • xvi. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • ix. Syzygium aromaticum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • x. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xi. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • xii. Zingiber officinale extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xiii. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xiv. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • xv. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • xvi. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • ix. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • x. Citrus sinensis extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xi. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;
    • xii. Melaleuca alternifolia extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;
    • xiii. Cuminum cyminum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;
    • xiv. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;
    • xv. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; and
    • xvi. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%


The synergistic effects of each plant ingredient were tested in combination with other plant ingredients at a ratio of 1:1 and compared to their respective individual effects on targeted insects under in vitro conditions. A combination is said to be synergistic if its mortality percentage is higher than that of any individual ingredient, and it is not if its mortality percentage is lower.


In another embodiment, the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention is prepared by using various standardised enriched botanical extract and purified phyto ingredient from different plants source which provide synergistic effect and effectively controls against major agriculture pests.


In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides a process for preparation of the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising:

    • a. Extracting 0.001-35% of Cinnamomum cassia or purified phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, quercitrin, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-35% of Piper nigrum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Piperine, amides, piperidine and pyrrolidines extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Syzygium aromaticum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Allium sativum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alliin, allicin and quercetin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Zingiber officinale or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and paradols extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Pongamia pinnata or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as karanjin, glabrin, and kanjone extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Anethum graveolens or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Citrus sinensis Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, linalool, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpineol, and α-pinene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Melaleuca alternifolia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cincole and linalool extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Cinnamomum camphora or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpincol, and camphor extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Ricinus communis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Sesamum indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Brassica napus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids (zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene), brassinolides alkaloids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Parthenium hysterophorus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Rosmarinus officinalis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Acacia concinna or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Mentha piperita or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Acorus calamus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl ethers, camphene, P-cymene, α-selinene, bgurjunene, β-cadinene, camphor, shyobunones, linalool and preisocalamendiol extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Ocimum sanctum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene and β caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Lantana camara or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Piper longum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl piperine, Piperine piperlongumine, piperlonguminine, pipercide and piperidine extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Annona squamosa or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Azadirachta indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Cuminum cyminum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid, anthraquinone, saponin, tannin and steroid extracted from said botanical source;
    • b. optionally mixing the ingredients of step (a) at given proportion with 0.001-25% adjuvant;
    • c. mixing the mixture obtained in step (b) at given proportion along with 0.001-20% of organic emulsifier, 0.01-5% of anionic and 0.01-8% % of non-anionic emulsifiers;
    • d. blending the mixture obtained in step (c) with 0.001-90% of carrier oils; more specifically 25-75%
    • e. stirring the mixture obtained in step (d) at 300-1000 RPM more specifically at 350-750 RPM at 25-55° C. in closed mixing vessel for continued stirring followed by homogenizing the mix with the homogenizer fitted towards the bottom of vessel and with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm to reduce the particle size;
    • f. passing the homogenized mixture obtained in step (e) through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size to obtain the nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 1000 nano meter;
    • g. passing the mixture obtained in step (f) through High-pressure homogenization to reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters;
    • h. passing the mixture obtained in step (g) through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve desired filtration; and
    • i. recovering the final product.


In an embodiment, the mixing vessel in step (e) made up of stainless steel 316 grade with outer jacket for maintaining temperature with a stirrer such as blade stirrer, propeller stirrer, turbine stirrer, anchor stirrer, universal stirrer and the like.


In another embodiment, the homogenization of step (e) is done under very high pressures, sheer, turbulence, acceleration and impact, to make the particles more stable and effective.


In another embodiment, the high-pressure homogenization of step (g) is done at speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure max up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi).


The process for producing the standardised and enriched extract and purified phyto ingredients, active ingredient, or marker compound is obtained by performing extraction using a variety of processes, such as solvent, aqueous, steam distillation, or supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, wherein the solvent used is selected from ethanol, methanol, ethyl acetate, acetone, isopropyl alcohol chloroform, N-butanol, hexane or super critical carbon dioxide.


Further purification of Phyto ingredient is carried by using liquid liquid extraction, various chromatograph techniques like silica gel chromatography, ion exchange chromatography and other purification like precipitation and crystallisation to obtain highly pure form of Phyto ingredient or marker compound.


Instead of using individual standardized extract or purified phyto ingredients, which can be used separately or not separately, a holistic approach using extract and phyto ingredients from plants was used to control major group of red and yellow mites which can be disastrous if not controlled. The botanical extract used as ingredients in formulation are standardized and quantified as well as Phyto ingredient profile has been explored.


In an embodiment, the standardized botanical extract are blend with each other along with more than one and less than five emulsifiers, this blend is prepared at specific temperature ranging from 10° C. to 45° C. and stirring at specific RPM ranging from 50-800 RPM, particle size of formulation has been reduced to achieve nano range by using various modules like Filter press, shear pump, homogenizer and High pressure homogenization (pressure max up to 45,000 PSI) to obtain Nano formulation with average particle size range between 10-1000 nm.


In another embodiment, the extraction techniques include but not limited to hydrophilic extraction, super critical carbon dioxide extraction, steam distillation, solvent extraction and Soxhlet extraction.


In another embodiment, the adjuvants are selected from one or more silicone polyether, amine surfactant or amine surfactant ingredient, lecithin or lecithin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene and the like, more preferably Silicone polyether and amine surfactant.


In another embodiment, the solvent used in the solvent extraction includes but not limited to alcohols, hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, ethers, and the like alone or in a combination thereof, more preferably alcohols like methanol, ethyl acetate and hexane.


In another embodiment, the enrichment and purification of the extract using various techniques include but not limited to liquid-liquid extraction base on polarity of phyto ingredient, column chromatography by using various medium and matrix, precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to 2-ethyl-1,3-dimethylbenzene, 2-(12-pentadecynyloxy) tetrahydro2H-pyran, 3-furanyl [2-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)cyclopentyl]-methanone, 2, 2-dideuterooctadecanal, hexadecanoic acid, Linoleic acid and the like, more preferably Liquid-liquid extraction and column chromatography.


In another embodiment, the organic emulsifier include but not limited to rice bran wax, cetearyl glucoside, Aloe vera extract, plant saponins, aqueous extract of Indian soapberry (Sapindus mukorassi), aqueous extract of Acacia concinna, hydrolyzed coconut oil, bee wax, gaur gum and the like.


In another embodiment, the anionic and non-anionic emulsifier include but not limited poly sorbate 20, poly sorbate 60, poly sorbate 80, Lecithin, soy lecithin, sodium phosphates, monoglycerides, diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, glyceryl oleate, ethoxylated oleate, ethoxylated soybean oil, ethoxylated castor oil and the like.


In another embodiment, the carrier oils are selected from the group comprising seed oil of Anethum graveolens, Pongamaia pinnata oil, neem oil, castor oil, fish oil, sesame oil, mustard oil, canola oil, water and the like.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention may be in the form of liquid, paste, powder or powder converted into granule or tablet form and the like, more preferably in liquid form.


The bio-acaricide composition of the present invention is evaluated by conducting bio efficacy tests in vitro and in vivo on a more precise group of pests. It is further evaluated to show bio stimulant activity in plants. Significant plant growth stimulant activity is observed with respect to height, girth, chlorophyll content, number of fruit and flower and yield.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention is effective against major agricultural pests such as sucking pests, spiders, ticks, mites including red or yellow mites such as Tetranychus urticae, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, Panonychus ulmi, and Panonychus citri and other pests that feed on plants and other living things.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention is provided at a concentration ranging between 0.5 to 2.0 ml/L.


In another embodiment, the present synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition discloses dose dependent bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal activity as demonstrated in the Table 9, 10 and 11 respectively.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention can be applied by sprinkler application, sprayer application or drip application. The composition may preferably be applied by sprayer application such as foliar sprays, sprays to be applied to plants shoots and the like.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention shows high specificity for the target pest, low toxicity for mammals and low environmental persistence. It attacks pests through contact, fumigant, and systematic action, and it is simple to use.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention exhibits synergism at specific concentration and thereby controls the plant pests and protects agriculture, horticulture, olericulture and floricultural crops.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention is useful for controlling plant pests and improving yield of crop plants.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention exhibits biostimulant activity and thereby improves plant growth and crop yield.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention are easily taken up by plants which significantly boost the plant growth with respect of height, growth, chlorophyll content, increase in flower and fruit number and subsequently the yield.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention is effective against broad group of pests within 48-72 hrs of application with low risk of resistance development.


In another embodiment, the synergistic bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention is effective at controlling pests within 48 hours of application, and growth stimulation activity is visible after 72 hours as demonstrated in Examples given below.


In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a method for controlling the pest and promoting the growth of the plants comprising applying the present bio-acaricidal composition to the plant or to diseased affected parts of the plant in an effective amount.


The bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention has multiple advantages/benefits such as—

    • 1. The bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention helps in controlling agricultural pests such as sucking pests, spiders, ticks and mites.
    • 2. The bio-acaricidal composition of the present invention have a holistic defence approach to control destructive pest, however the risk of resistance development is low as it is multi-ingredient product as well the product exhibits multi-mode action. Risk of resistance development is very high for synthetic chemical acaricide on repeated exposure.
    • 3. The bio-acaricidal compositions of the present invention are easily degraded, show low toxicity and are relatively safe for humans and other animals.
    • 4. It is eco friendly, relatively inexpensive, safe for agriculture and humans and minimizes the risk of resistance development.
    • 5. It also helps in increasing plant growth and enhancing yield of the crops.
    • 6. It is environmentally safe, biodegradable, residue-free and thus minimizes the chemical residue on our planet.


The following example, which includes preferred embodiments, will serve to illustrate the practice of this invention, it being understood that the particulars shown are by way of example and for purpose of illustrative discussion of preferred embodiments of the invention.


EXAMPLES
Example 1: Bio-Acaricidal Composition with Mode of Action














TABLE 1







Different form of
Part







botanical base Bio-
Percentage





Sr.
Class of Bio-
pesticides used in
used in
Percent
Pesticidal
Mode of


No.
pesticides
formulation
formulation
Range
Properties
action





















1.

Cinnamomum


Cinnamomum

7.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




cassia


cassia extract


35%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
3.0%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

25%

deterrence





Cinnamomum




Disturb





cassia




central




(Purified Phyto
1.2%
0.001-

nervous




ingredients or

15%

system




marker



Affect egg




compounds)



hatchability




Cinnamic








aldehyde, catechin,








epicatechin,








quercitrin,








protocatechuic acid








and cinnamic acid






2.

Cuminum


Cuminum cyminum

8.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Interfere




cyminum

extract

45%
activity
with




Enriched &
4.8%
0.001-

protein




Purified extract of

30%

synthesis





Cuminum cyminum




Anti




(Purified Phyto
2.0%
0.001-

feeding




ingredients or

20%

Oviposition




marker



deterrence




compounds)



Disturb




Cumin aldehyde,



central




alkaloid,



nervous




anthraquinone,



system




saponin, tannin and








steroid






3.

Piper nigrum


Piper nigrum

8.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Inhibiting




extract

35%
activity
of proteins




Enriched &
2.5%
0.001-

synthesis




Purified extract of

25%

Anti





Piper nigrum




feeding




(Purified Phyto
1.5%
0.001-






ingredients or

15%






marker








compounds)








Piperine, amides,








piperidine and








pyrrolidines






4.

Piper longum


Piper longum

5.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Inhibiting




extract

45%
activity
of proteins




Enriched &
2.5%
0.001-

synthesis




Purified extract of

30%

Anti





Piper longum




feeding




(Purified Phyto
1.5%
0.001-

Disrupts




ingredients or

15%

cell wall &




marker



membrane




compounds)








methyl piperine,








Piperine








piperlongumine,








piperlonguminine,








pipercide and








piperidine






5.

Syzygium


Syzygium

5.5%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Disrupts




aromaticum


aromaticum extract


45%
activity
cell wall &




Enriched &
3.5%
0.001-

membrane




Purified extract of

30%

integrity





Syzygium




Anti





aromaticum




feeding




(Purified Phyto
1.5%
0.001-

Oviposition




ingredients or

15%

deterrence




marker



Disturb




compounds)



central




Eugenyl



nervous




acetate, eugenol,



system




and β-



Affect egg




caryophyllene



hatchability


6.

Allium sativum


Allium sativum

3.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Interfere




extract

45%
activity
with




Enriched &
1.5%
0.001-

protein




Purified extract of

30%

synthesis





Allium sativum




Anti




(Purified Phyto
0.5%
0.001-

feeding




ingredients or

15%

Oviposition




marker



deterrence




compounds)



Disturb




alliin, allicin and



central




quercetin



system


7.

Zingiber


Zingiber officinale

5.25%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




officinale

extract

45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
2.5%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Zingiber officinale




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
1.5%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Affect egg




gingerols, shogaols,



hatchability




and paradols






8.

Pongamia


Pongamia pinnata

12.5% 
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




pinnata

extract

45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
5.5%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Pongamia pinnata




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
2.5%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Affect egg




karanjin, glabrin,



hatchability




and kanjone






9.

Anethum


Anethum

5.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




graveolens


graveolens extract


45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
3.5%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Anethum




Disturb





graveolens




central




(Purified Phyto
2.5%
0.001-

nervous




ingredients or

15%

system




marker








compounds)








alkaloids,








flavonoids, tannins








and saponins






10.

Citrus sinensis


Citrus sinensis

7.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




extract

45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
3.8%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Citrus sinensis




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
2.2%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)








limonene, γ-








terpinene, β-pinene,








linalool, sabinene,








myrcene, α-








terpineol, and α-








pinene.






11.

Melaleuca


Melaleuca

6.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




alternifolia


alternifolia extract


45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
4.5%
0.001-

Interfere




Purified extract of

30%

with





Melaleuca




glucose





alternifolia




uptake




(Purified Phyto
2.5%
0.001-






ingredients or

15%






marker








compounds)








terpinen-4-ol, γ-








terpinene, α-








terpinene, α-pinene,








1,8 cineole and








linalool






12.

Cinnamomum


Cinnamomum

5.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




camphora


camphora extract


45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
2.0%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Cinnamomum




central





camphora




nervous




(Purified Phyto
1.0%
0.001-

system




ingredients or

15%






marker








compounds)








linalool, 1,8-








cineole, α








terpineol, and








camphor






13.

Acorus calamus


Acorus calamus

10.0% 
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




extract

45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
7.5%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Acorus calamus




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
4.5%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)








methyl ethers,








camphene,








P-cymene,








α-selinene,








bgurjunene,








β-cadinene,








camphor,








shyobunones,








linalool and








preisocalamendiol






14.

Annona


Annona squamosa

2.5%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




squamosa

extract

45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
1.8%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Annona squamosa




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
1.0%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Affect egg




Annonacin,



hatchability




Squamocin,








Annonin






15.

Azadirachta


Azadirachta indica

5.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




indica

extract

45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
3.7%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Azadirachta indica




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
1.5%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Affect egg




Annonacin,



hatchability




Squamocin,








Annonin






16.

Ricinus


Ricinus communis

10.0% 
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




communis

extract

45%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
5.3%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Ricinus communis




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
2.5%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Affect egg




kaempferol-3-



hatchability




O and lupeol, β -








and α -amyrin,








quercetin, camphor,








ricin, epicatechin,








catechin, linoleic








acid and ricinoleic








acid






17.

Sesamum indica


Sesamum indica

35.0% 
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




extract

55%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
10.0% 
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Sesamum indica




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
5.6%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Affect egg




kaempferol-3-



hatchability




O and lupeol, β -








and a -amyrin,








quercetin, camphor,








ricin, epicatechin,








catechin, linoleic








acid and ricinoleic








acid






18.

Brassica napus


Brassica napus

8.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




extract

55%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
4.0%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Brassica napus




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
2.2%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Plant




polyphenols,



growth




phenolic acids,



stimulation




flavonoids,








carotenoids








(zeaxanthin, lutein,








β-carotene),








Brassinolide,








alkaloids, tannins








and saponins,






19.

Lantana


Lantana camara

5.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




camara

extract

55%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
3.0%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Lantana camara




Disturb




(Purified Phyto
1.3%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)



Affect egg




tannin, saponin,



hatchability




flavonoids,








terpenoids,








alkaloids,








carbohydrate,








anthroquinone and








polyphenols






20.

Parthenium


Parthenium

8.5%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




hysterophorus


hysterophorus


55%
activity
feeding




extract



Oviposition




Enriched &
3.0%
0.001-

deterrence




Purified extract of

30%

Disturb





Parthenium




central





hysterophorus




nervous




(Purified Phyto
2.0%
0.001-

system




ingredients or

15%

Affect egg




marker



hatchability




compounds)








sesquiterpene








lactones, parthenin,








quercelagetin, p-








hydroxybenzene,








chlorogenic acids








and ferulic acids






21.

Rosmarinus


Rosmarinus

10.0% 
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




officinalis


officinalis extract


55%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
5.0%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Rosmarinus




Disturb





officinalis




central




(Purified Phyto
3.5%
0.001-

nervous




ingredients or

15%

system




marker








compounds)








sesquiterpene








lactones, parthenin,








quercelagetin, p-








hydroxybenzene,








chlorogenic acids








and ferulic acids






22

Ocimum


Ocimum sanctum

6.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Interfere




sanctum

extract

55%
activity
with




Enriched &
4.5%
0.001-

protein




Purified extract of

30%

synthesis





Ocimum sanctum




Anti




(Purified Phyto
2.5%
0.001-

feeding




ingredients or

15%

Oviposition




marker



deterrence




compounds)



Disturb




oleanolic acid,



central




rosmarinic acid,



nervous




ursolic acid,



system




eugenol, methyl








eugenol, linalool,








carvacrol, β








elemene and β








caryophyllene






23.

Acacia


Acacia concinna

13.0% 
0.001-
Acaricidal
Anti




concinna

extract

55%
activity
feeding




Enriched &
7.0%
0.001-

Oviposition




Purified extract of

30%

deterrence





Acacia concinna




Disturb




Purified Phyto
5.0%
0.001-

central




ingredients or

15%

nervous




marker



system




compounds)








lupeol, spinasterol,








acacic acid, lactone








and natural sugars








glucose.






24.

Mentha piperita


Mentha piperita

7.0%
0.001-
Acaricidal
Disrupts




extract

55%
activity
cell wall &




Enriched &
4.2%
0.001-

membrane




Purified extract of

30%

integrity





Mentha piperita




Interfere




(Purified Phyto
2.8%
0.001-

with




ingredients or

15%

protein




marker



synthesis




compounds)



Anti




lupeol, spinasterol,



feeding




acacic acid, lactone



Oviposition




and natural sugars



deterrence




glucose.



Disturb








central








nervous








system









Example 2: Detail List of Ingredients Used in Bio-Acaricide












TABLE 2





Sr.

Common

Active Ingredient (Marker


No.
Botanical Name
Name
Part Used
compound)



















1.

Cinnamomum

Cinnamomum
Bark
Cinnam aldehyde, catechin,




cassia



epicatechin, procyanidin B2,






quercitrin, protocatechuic acid






and cinnamic acid


2.

Cuminum cyminum

Cumin
Seed
Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid,






anthraquinone, coumarin


3.

Piper nigrum

Black pepper
Fruit
Piperine, amides, piperidine,






pyrrolidines, and trace amounts






of safrole


4.

Piper longum

Long pepper
Fruit
Piperine along with methyl






piperine, iperonaline, asarinine,






pellitorine, piperlongumine,






piperlonguminine, Brachystamide-






A, pipercide and piperidine


5.

Syzygium

Clove
Fruit
Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and




aromaticum



β-caryophyllene


6.

Allium sativum

Garlic
Root bulb
alliin, allicin, ajoenes,






vinyldithiins, and flavonoids






such as quercetin


7.

Zingiber officinale

Ginger
Root
gingerols, shogaols, and paradols





rhizome



8.

Pongamia pinnata

Karanja
Kernel
pongamol, karanjin, glabrin,






pongal, and kanjone


9.

Anethum

dill
Seed
alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins,




graveolens



saponins and cardiac glycosides


10.

Citrus sinensis

Orange
whole fruit
limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene,






linalool, sabinene, myrcene,






α-terpineol, and α-pinene, alkaloid,






tannin, saponin, glycoside,






flavonoid, terpenoid, and phenols.


11.

Melaleuca

Tea tree
Aerial
terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene,




alternifolia


Parts
α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cineole






and linalool


12.

Cinnamomum

Camphor
Bark
linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol,




camphora



isoborneol , β-phellandrene , and






camphor


13.

Acorus calamus

sweet flag
Root

text missing or illegible when filed






rhizome
isoeugenol and their methyl ethers,






camphene, P-cymene,







text missing or illegible when filed







terpinen-4-ol, aterpineol and a






calacorene, acorone,






acrenone, acoragermacrone,






2-deca -4,7 dienol,






shyobunones, linalool and






preisocalamendiol


14.

Annona squamosa

sugar-apples
Seed
Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin


15.

Azadirachta indica

Neem
Kernel
azadirachtin, nimbolinin, nimbin,






nimbidin, nimbidol, salannin, and






quercetin


16.

Ricinus communis

castor
Seeds
kaempferol-3-O and kaempferol-






3-O- β -D-glucopyranoside,






ingenol] triterpenoids (lupeol, β -






and α -amyrin), quercetin and






gallic acid, athujone, camphor and






beta thujone, ricin, epicatechin,






gentisic acid, catechin, linoleic






acid and ricinoleic acid,






kaempferol-3-O- β -D-






glucopyranoside and quercetin-3-






O- β -monoterpenoids


17.

Sesamum indica

Sesamum
Seeds
sesamin, sesaminol, gamma






tocopherol, cephalin and lecithin


18.

Brassica napus

Indian Mustard
seeds
polyphenols, phenolic acids,






flavonoids, carotenoids






(zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene),






Brassinolide, alkaloids, tannins,






saponins, anthocyanins,






phytosterols chlorophyll,






glucosinolates, phytosteroids,






terpenoids, glycosides.


19.

Lantana camara

Lantana
Laves
tannin, saponin, flavonoids,






terpenoids, alkaloids,






carbohydrate, anthroquinone and






polyphenols


20.

Parthenium

Santa-Maria
Aerial
sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin,




hysterophorus


parts
quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene,






vanillic acids, caffeic acids,






p-coumaric acids, p-anisic acids,






chlorogenic acids, ferulic acids


21.

Rosmarinus

Rosemary
Aerial
pigenin, diosmin, luteolin,




officinalis


parts
genkwanina and phenolic acids






rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid






and caffeic acid


22.

Ocimum sanctum

Basil
Aerial
oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid,





parts
ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl






eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β






elemene, β caryophyllene,






germacrene


23.

Acacia concinna

Shikakai
Fruit
lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid,






lactone and natural sugars glucose,






arabinose and rhamnose


24.

Mentha piperita

peppermint
Aerial
menthol, menthofuran, menthyl





parts
acetate , menthone , and 1,8-






cineole






text missing or illegible when filed indicates data missing or illegible when filed







Example 3: Composition of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 1











TABLE 3





Sr





No.
Ingredient
Actual Percent
Percent Range


















1.

Brassica napus

8.0%
0.00 1 to 35%


2.

Piper nigrum

8.0%
0.001 to 35%


3.

Allium sativum

9.0%
0.001 to 40%


4.

Adjuvant

10.0%
0.001 to 25%


5.

Acorus calamus

10.0%
0.001 to 35%


6.

Gaur gum

4.2%
0.001 to 18%


7.
ethoxylated castor oil
5.8%
0.001 to 20%


8.
Carrier oil (canola oil)
45.0%
0.001 to 90%









Preparation of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 1

The process for preparing Bio-acaricide 1 comprises the steps of:

    • 1. Brassica napus dried seeds were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using Isopropyl alcohol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Column chromatography technique by using silica gel as matrix, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Brassinosteroid polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids (zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene), alkaloids, tannins, saponins, anthocyanins, phytosterols chlorophyll, glucosinolates, phytosteroids, terpenoids, glycosides etc.
    • 2. Piper nigrum dried fruits were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvents as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Piperine, amides, piperidine, pyrrolidines etc.
    • 3. Allium sativum bulbs were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvents as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to alliin, allicin, ajoenes, vinyldithiins, and flavonoids such as quercetin etc.
    • 4. Above ingredients (from step no 1 to 3) were mixed with given proportion along with adjuvant any one or more than one silicone polyether, amine surfactant or amine surfactant ingredient, lecithin or lecithin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene in given proportion.
    • 5. Above ingredients (from step no 1 to 4) were mixed with given proportion along with Indian soapberry as organic emulsifier and poly sorbate 20 as Anionic and and ethoxylated castor oil as non-anionic emulsifier to at specific concentration.
    • 6. Blend prepared in step no 5 was mixed with canola oil in given proportion.
    • 7. Blend prepared in step no.6 was stirred at 300 to 1000 rpm at 25 to 55 degrees Celsius in close mixing vessel made up of stainless steel 316 grade with outer jacket for maintaining temperature. mixing vessel is connected with stirrer (blade stirrer, propeller stirrer, turbine stirrer, anchor stirrer, universal stirrer) for continues stirring towards the bottom of vessel homogenizer with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm is attached to reduce the particle size under very high pressures, sheer, turbulence, acceleration and impact, to make them more stable and effective.
    • 8. Blend prepare in step no 7 was passed through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size in nano, so as to achieve nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 900 nano meter.
    • 9. Further to obtain nano particles base formulation the blend formed in step no 8 was further passed through High-pressure homogenization (homogenization at speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure max up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi)) will reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters.
    • 10. After passing through high pressure homogenizer the material was passed through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve proper filtration.


Product recovered from step 10 was further quantified for the active phyto constituent by using various instruments but not limited to High pressure liquid chromatograph, gas chromatography and spectroscopy compounds.


It was also tested for bio-efficacy against pests on different crops in vitro and in vivo, and compared to other chemically synthesised pesticides.


Example 4: Composition of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 2











TABLE 4





Sr





No.
Ingredient
Actual Percent
Percent Range


















1.

Lantana camara

1.00%
0.00 1 to 35%


2.

Piper nigrum

5.5%
0.001 to 35%


3.

Cinnamomum camphora

3.00%
0.001 to 40%


4.

Piper longum

2.8%
0.001 to 25%


5.

Ocimum santum

5.8%
0.001 to 35%


6.

Citrus sinensis

5.00%
0.001 to 25%


7.

Gaur gum

4.2%
0.001 to 18%


8.
ethoxylated castor oil
5.8%
0.001 to 20%


9.
Carrier oil (Sesame oil)
64.75%
0.001 to 90%









Preparation of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 2:

The process for preparing the Botanical based Bio-acaricide 2 comprises the steps of:

    • 1. Lantana camara aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid chromatography technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols etc.
    • 2. Piper nigrum dried fruit were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Piperine, amides, piperidine, pyrrolidines etc.
    • 3. Cinnamomum camphora dried leaf and bark were extracted by using Solvent extraction techniques by using ethyl acetate and methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol, isoborneol, β-phellandrene, and camphor etc.
    • 4. Piper longum dried aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Piperine along with methyl piperine, iperonaline, asarinine, pellitorine, piperlongumine, piperlonguminine, Brachystamide-A, pipercide and piperidine etc.
    • 5. Ocimum santum dried aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene, β caryophyllene, germacrene etc.
    • 6. Citrus sinensis leaf & dried fruit parts were extracted by using Steam distillation extraction technique by using saturated steam as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium/matrix, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Pinene (β), Limonene, Terpinene (γ), Terpinen-4-ol, Neral Geranial etc.
    • 7. Above ingredients (from step no 1 to 6) were mixed with given proportion along with Rice bran wax as organic emulsifier and poly sorbate 20 as Anionic emulsifier and ethoxylated castor oil as non-anionic emulsifier at specific concentration.
    • 8. Blend prepared in step no 7 was mixed with Sesame oil in given proportion.
    • 9. Blend prepared in step no.8 was stirred at 300 to 1000 rpm at 25 to 55 degrees Celsius in close mixing vessel made up of stainless steel 316 grade with outer jacket for maintaining temperature. Mixing vessel is connected with stirrer (blade stirrer, propeller stirrer, turbine stirrer, anchor stirrer, universal stirrer) for continues stirring. towards the bottom of vessel homogenizer with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm is attached to reduce the particle size under very high pressures, sheer, turbulence, acceleration and impact, to make them more stable and effective.
    • 10. Blend prepare in step no 9 was passed through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size in nano, so as to achieve nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 900 nano meter.
    • 11. Further to obtain nano particles base formulation the blend formed in step no 11 was further passed through High-pressure homogenization (homogenization at speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure max up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi)) will reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters.
    • 12. After passing through high pressure homogenizer the material was passed through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve proper filtration.


Product recovered from step 12 was further quantified for the active phyto constituent by using various instruments but not limited to High pressure liquid chromatograph and gas chromatography.


It was also tested for bio-efficacy against pests on different crops in vitro and in vivo, and compared to other chemically synthesised pesticides.


Example 5: Composition of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 3











TABLE 5





Sr





No.
Ingredient
Actual Percent
Percent Range


















1.

Cinnamomum cassia

8.0%
0.00 1 to 35%


2.

Piper nigrum

1.50%
0.001 to 35%


3.

Allium sativum

6.0%
0.001 to 40%


4.

Ocimum sanctum

3.0%
0.001 to 25%


5.

Syzygium aromaticum

4.0%
0.001 to 35%


6.

Gaur gum

4.2%
0.001 to 18%


7.
ethoxylated castor oil
5.8%
0.001 to 20%


8.
Carrier oil (canola oil)
65.0%
0.001 to 90%









Process of Preparation of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 3:

The process for preparing Botanical based Bio-acaricide 3 comprises the steps:

    • 1. Cinnamomum cassia dried leaf and bark were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using immiscible solvents as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, procyanidin B2, quercitrin, 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid etc.
    • 2. Piper nigrum dried fruits were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to isoeugenol and their Piperine, amides, piperidine, pyrrolidines etc.
    • 3. Allium sativum dried bulbs were extracted by using extraction technique by using methanol and ethanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to alliin, allicin, ajoenes, vinyldithiins, and flavonoids such as quercetin etc.
    • 4. Ocimum sanctum dried aerial parts were extracted by using Super critical carbon dioxide extraction technique by using super critical carbon dioxide as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene, β caryophyllene, germacrene etc.
    • 5. Syzygium aromaticum dried fruit were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree Celsius to 60 degree Celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene etc.
    • 6. Above ingredients (from step no 1 to 5) were mixed with given proportion along with Gaur gum as organic emulsifier and polysorbate 20 as Anionic emulsifier and ethoxylated castor oil as non-anionic emulsifier to at specific concentration.
    • 7. Blend prepared in step no 6 was mixed with canola oil in given proportion.
    • 8. Blend prepared in step no.7 was stirred at 300 to 1000 rpm at 25 to 55 degrees Celsius in close mixing vessel made up of stainless steel 316 grade with outer jacket for maintaining temperature. mixing vessel is connected with stirrer (blade stirrer, propeller stirrer, turbine stirrer, anchor stirrer, universal stirrer) for continues stirring. towards the bottom of vessel homogenizer with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm is attached to reduce the particle size under very high pressures, sheer, turbulence, acceleration and impact, to make them more stable and effective.
    • 9. Blend prepare in step no 8 was passed through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size in nano, so as to achieve nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 900 nano meter.
    • 10. Further to obtain nano particles base formulation the blend formed in step no 10 was further passed through High-pressure homogenization (homogenization at speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure max up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi)) will reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters.
    • 11. After passing through high pressure homogenizer the material was passed through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve proper filtration.


Product recovered from step 11 was further quantified for the active phyto constituent by using various instruments but not limited to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, High pressure liquid chromatograph, gas chromatography, spectroscopy compounds etc.


It was also tested for bio-efficacy against pests on different crops in vitro and in vivo, and compared to other chemically synthesised pesticides.


Example 6: Composition of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 4











TABLE 6





Sr





No.
Ingredient
Actual Percent
Percent Range


















1.

Rosmarinus officinalis

10.0%
0.00 1 to 35%


2.

Lantana camara

5.0%
0.001 to 35%


3.

Annona squamosa

2.5%
0.001 to 40%


4.

Azadirachta indica

5.0%
0.001 to 25%


5.

Pongamia pinnata

2.5%
0.001 to 35%


8.

Gaur gum

4.2%
0.001 to 18%


9.
ethoxylated castor oil
5.8%
0.001 to 20%


10.
Carrier oil (canola oil)
65.0%
0.001 to 90%









Preparation of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 4:

The process for preparing Bio-acaricide 4 comprises the steps of:

    • 1. Rosmarinus officinalis dried leaf and bark were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to pigenin, diosmin, luteolin, genkwanina and phenolic acids rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid etc.
    • 2. Lantana camara dried fruits were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and acetone as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to isoeugenol and their tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols etc.
    • 3. Annona squamosa dried bulbs were extracted by using Solvent extraction techniques by using methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin etc.
    • 4. Azadirachta indica dried aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to azadirachtin, nimbolinin, nimbin, nimbidin, nimbidol, salannin, and quercetin etc.
    • 5. Pongamia pinnata dried seeds were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using hexane as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified Phyto ingredients such as but not limited to pongamol, karanjin, glabrin, pongal, and kanjone etc.
    • 6. Above ingredients (from step no 1 to 5) were mixed with given proportion along with Indian soap berry aqueous extract as organic emulsifier and polysorbate 20 as Anionic emulsifier and ethoxylated castor oil as non-anionic emulsifier at specific concentration.
    • 7. Blend prepared in step no 6 was mixed with Canola oil in given proportion.
    • 8. Blend prepared in step no.7 was stirred at 300 to 1000 rpm at 25 to 55 degrees Celsius in close mixing vessel made up of stainless steel 316 grade with outer jacket for maintaining temperature. mixing vessel is connected with stirrer (blade stirrer, propeller stirrer, turbine stirrer, anchor stirrer, universal stirrer) for continues stirring. towards the bottom of vessel homogenizer with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm is attached to reduce the particle size under very high pressures, sheer, turbulence, acceleration and impact, to make them more stable and effective.
    • 9. Blend prepare in step no 8 was passed through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size in nano, so as to achieve nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 900 nano meter.
    • 10. Further to obtain nano particles base formulation the blend formed in step no 9 was further passed through High-pressure homogenization (homogenization at speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure max up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi)) will reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters.
    • 11. After passing through high pressure homogenizer the material was passed through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve proper filtration.


Product recovered from step 11 was further quantified for the active phyto constituent by using various instruments but not limited to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, High pressure liquid chromatograph, gas chromatography, spectroscopy compounds etc.


It was also tested for bio-efficacy against pests on different crops in vitro and in vivo, and it is compared to other chemically synthesised pesticides.


Example 7: Composition of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 5











TABLE 7





Sr





No.
Ingredient
Actual Percent
Percent Range


















1.

Syzygium aromaticum

5.50%
0.00 1 to 35%


2.

Piper nigrum

3.75%
0.001 to 35%


3.

Allium sativum

2.00%
0.001 to 25%


4.

Zingiber officinale

5.25%
0.001 to 35%


5.

Cinnamomum cassia

6.00%
0.001 to 35%


6.

Gaur gum

4.2%
0.001 to 18%


7.
ethoxylated castor oil
5.8%
0.001 to 20%


8.
Carrier oil (canola oil)
62.0%
0.001 to 90%









Preparation of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 5:

The process for preparing Bio-acaricide 5 comprises the steps of:

    • 1. Syzygium aromaticum aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction techniqueby using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene etc.
    • 2. Piper nigrum bark and leaf parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Piperine, amides, piperidine, pyrrolidines, and trace amounts of safrole etc.
    • 3. Allium sativum dried aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction techniques by using methanol and ethanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to alliin, allicin, ajoenes, vinyldithiins, and flavonoids such as quercetin etc.
    • 4. Zingiber officinale dried leaf were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to gingerols, shogaols, and paradols etc.
    • 5. Cinnamomum cassia dried roots were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and hexane as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree Celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, procyanidin B2, quercitrin, 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid etc.
    • 6. Above ingredients (from step no 1 to 5) were mixed with given proportion along with Gaur gum as organic emulsifier and polysorbate 20 as Anionic emulsifier and ethoxylated castor oil as non-anionic emulsifier to at specific concentration.
    • 7. Blend prepared in step no 6 was mixed with canola oil in given proportion.
    • 8. Blend prepared in step no. 7 was stirred at 300 to 1000 rpm at 25 to 55 degrees Celsius in close mixing vessel made up of stainless steel 316 grade with outer jacket for maintaining temperature. mixing vessel is connected with stirrer (blade stirrer, propeller stirrer, turbine stirrer, anchor stirrer, universal stirrer) for continues stirring towards the bottom of vessel homogenizer with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm is attached to reduce the particle size under very high pressures, sheer, turbulence, acceleration and impact, to make them more stable and effective.
    • 9. Blend prepare in step no 8 was passed through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size in nano, so as to achieve nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 900 nano meter.
    • 10. Further to obtain nano particles base formulation the blend formed in step no 10 was further passed through High-pressure homogenization (homogenization at speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure max up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi)) will reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters.
    • 11. After passing through high pressure homogenizer the material was passed through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve proper filtration.


Product recovered from step 11 was further quantified for the active phyto constituent by using various instruments but not limited to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, High pressure liquid chromatograph, gas chromatography, spectroscopy compounds etc.


It was also tested for bio-efficacy against pests on different crops in vitro and in vivo, and compared to other chemically synthesised pesticides.


Example 8: Composition of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 6











TABLE 8





Sr No.
Ingredient
Actual Percent
Percent Range


















1.

Cinnamomum cassia

10.00%
0.00 1 to 35%


2.

Citrus sinensis

6.00%
0.001 to 35%


3.

Allium sativum

5.00%
0.001 to 40%


4.

Melaleuca alternifolia

3.5%
0.001 to 25%


5.

Cuminum cyminum

3.00%
0.001 to 35%


8.

Gaur gum

4.2%
0.001 to 18%


9.
ethoxylated castor oil
5.8%
0.001 to 20%


10.
Carrier oil (canola oil)
65.0%
0.001 to 90%









Preparation of Botanical Based Bio-Acaricide 6:

The process for preparing Bio-acaricide 6 comprises the steps of:

    • 1. Cinnamomum cassia aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and hexane as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Cinnam aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, procyanidin B2, quercitrin, 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid etc.
    • 2. Citrus sinensis bark and leaf parts were extracted by using Steam distillation extraction technique by using steam as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, linalool, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpineol, and α-pinene, alkaloid, tannin, saponin, glycoside, flavonoid, terpenoid, and phenols etc.
    • 3. Allium sativum dried fruits were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using methanol and ethanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to alliin, allicin, ajoenes, vinyldithiins, and flavonoids such as quercetin etc.
    • 4. Melaleuca alternifolia dried aerial parts were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate and methanol as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cineole and linalool etc.
    • 5. Cuminum cyminum dried leaf were extracted by using Solvent extraction technique by using ethyl acetate as solvent. More precisely the entire extraction was carried between 10 degree celsius to 60 degree celsius under vacuum in accordance to preserve heat sensitive molecules. Further enrichment and purification of above obtain extract was performed by using Liquid-liquid extraction technique by using two immiscible solvent as medium, followed by precipitation and crystallisation etc. to obtain purified phyto ingredients such as but not limited to Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid, anthraquinone, coumarin, flavonoid, glycoside, protein, resin, saponin, tannin and steroid etc.
    • 6. Above ingredients (from step no 1 to 5) were mixed with given proportion along with Gaur gum as organic emulsifier and polysorbate 20 as Anionic and ethoxylated castor oil as non-anionic emulsifier at specific concentration.
    • 7. Blend prepared in step no 6 was mixed with Canola oil in given proportion.
    • 8. Blend prepared in step no.7 was stirred at 300 to 1000 rpm at 25 to 55 degrees Celsius in close mixing vessel made up of stainless steel 316 grade with outer jacket for maintaining temperature. mixing vessel is connected with stirrer (blade stirrer, propeller stirrer, turbine stirrer, anchor stirrer, universal stirrer) for continues stirring. towards the bottom of vessel homogenizer with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm is attached to reduce the particle size under very high pressures, sheer, turbulence, acceleration and impact, to make them more stable and effective.
    • 9. Blend prepare in step no 8 was passed through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size in nano, so as to achieve nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 900 nano meter.
    • 10. Further to obtain nano particles base formulation the blend formed in step no 9 was further passed through High-pressure homogenization (homogenization at speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure max up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi)) will reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters.
    • 11. After passing through high pressure homogenizer the material was passed through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve proper filtration.


Product recovered from step 11 was further quantified for the active phyto constituent by using various instruments but not limited to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, High pressure liquid chromatograph, gas chromatography, spectroscopy compounds etc.


It was also tested for bio-efficacy against pests on different crops in vitro and in vivo, and compared to other chemically synthesised pesticides.


Example 9: Effect of Bio-Stimulant on Yield of Orange





    • Name of the Product: Bio Acaricide Pest: Mite

    • Variety: Nagpur Orange Crop: Orange





Material and Method

A field experiment was conducted at Kay Bee R & D Farm, Ahmednagar (MS) during Summer season 2021-2022. The experimental site under sub-tropical climatic condition. The experiment consisted of ten treatments as presented in Table 9. The orange variety Nagpur Orange was used and experiment was arranged in Randomized Block Design with three replications. All the recommended practices were applied as per stage and condition of crop. The spraying of the formulation was conducted at 35 and 55 Days After Flowering (DAF). The yield and yield contributing data were recorded as per the crop stage of occurrence. Collected data on different parameters were statistically analyzed by using “analysis of variance method (ANOVA)” (Panse and Sukhatme, 1967).


Results

The data on effect of bio-stimulant on growth and yield of orange were recorded statistically significant result and are furnished in Table 9.









TABLE 9







Response of Bio-stimulants on Orange.
















Fruit








Retention
Fruit

Fruit


Tr.

Dose
% at
Weight
Juice
yield


No.
Treatment. Code
(ml/lit.)
Maturity
(g)
(%)
(t/ha)
















1
Bio Acaricide
0.50
27.40
139.45
59.56
11.13


2
Bio Acaricide
1.00
30.87
145.38
60.43
11.45


3
Bio Acaricide
2.00
37.63
167.92
63.23
12.23


4
Nutrozen (Plant derived nutrition
2.00
41.37
180.34
72.33
13.78



along with the necessary








hormones, vitamins and sea weed








extract)







5
Isabion (Organic fraction derived
2.00
43.57
183.78
69.82
12.03



from Amino Acid and peptides








mixture 62.5%)







6
Biozyme Crop+ (Seaweed
2.00
39.53
170.23
67.82
12.45



Extract, Proteins, Carbohydrates,








Inorganic Salts and Other Inherent








Nutrients) 22%







7
Double (Homobrassinolide
0.50
36.67
151.67
63.65
11.54



0.04%)







8
Macarena (Fermented extract
1.25
40.70
174.92
72.70
13.37



Nutrient 15%)







9
Hoshi (Gibberellic Acid 0.001%)
2.00
33.83
160.12
63.33
11.98


10
Water Control

23.00
127.43
57.34
10.50













SE ±
1.24
2.12
0.32
1.32



C.D. 0.05%
3.7
6.35
0.96
3.97









CONCLUSION

All the doses of Bio Acaricide reported significant improvement over water control in all the recorded parameters. The treatment Neutrozen reported maximum yield with morphology development than rest of the treatments. The Bio Acaricide @ 2 ml/lit. also noted maximum yield improvement over Double 0.5 ml/lit. and Hoshi 2 ml/lit (FIG. 1).


Example 10: Effect of Bio-Stimulant on Growth and Yield of Soybean





    • Name of the Product: Bio Acaricide Pest: Mite

    • Variety: Phule Sangam Crop: Soybean





Material and Method

A field experiment was conducted at Kay Bee R & D Farm, Phaltan (MS) during kharif season 2021-2022. The experimental site under subtropical climatic condition. The experiment consisted of ten treatments as presented in Table 10. The Soybean variety Phule Sangam was used and experiment was arranged in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The net size of each plot was 4 m×3.65 m2. All the recommended practices were applied as per stage and condition of crop. The spraying of the formulation was conducted at 20 and 50 Days After Sowing (DAS). The morphological data like plant height and number of branches were recorded at physiological maturity. The data on chlorophyll concentration index was recorded at 70 DAS with Chlorophyll Concentration Meter MC-100. The yield and yield contributing data were recorded as per the crop stage of occurrence. Collected data on different parameters were statistically analyzed by using “analysis of variance method (ANOVA)” (Panse and Sukhatme, 1967).


Results

The data on effect of bio-stimulant on growth and yield of Soybean were recorded statistically significant result and are furnished in Table 10.









TABLE 10







Response of Bio-stimulants on Soybean.

















Plant
No. of
Chlorophyll

Seed


Tr.

Dose
Height
Branches/
Concentration
Days to
yield


No.
Treatment. Code
(ml/lit.)
(cm)
plant
Index (CCI)
Maturity
(q/ha)

















1
Bio Acaricide
0.50
51.13
11.07
31.00
98.20
17.03


2
Bio Acaricide
1.00
52.40
10.53
32.20
97.40
17.80


3
Bio Acaricide
2.00
60.45
12.70
33.80
96.33
19.40


4
Nutrozen (Plant
2.00
58.73
11.30
34.20
95.90
20.33



derived nutrition









along with the









necessary









hormones, vitamins









and sea weed









extract)








5
Isabion (Organic
2.00
63.49
11.43
35.46
92.17
21.90



fraction derived









from Amino Acid









and peptides









mixture 62.5%)








6
Biozyme Crop+
2.00
57.14
12.33
33.49
97.77
19.30



(Seaweed Extract,









Proteins,









Carbohydrates,









Inorganic Salts and









Other Inherent









Nutrients) 22%








7
Double
0.50
62.15
13.83
32.44
93.80
18.30



(Homobrassinolide









0.04%)








8
Macarena
1.25
59.55
10.33
33.68
94.70
19.48



(Fermented extract









Nutrient 15%)








9
Hoshi (Gibberellic
2.00
55.13
11.03
33.00
95.40
18.80



Acid 0.001%)








10
Water Control

49.45
10.03
29.90
98.43
16.20














SE ±
1.28
0.27
0.21
1.43
1.01



C.D. 0.05%
3.85
0.81
0.64
4.29
3.04









CONCLUSION

All the doses of Bio Acaricide reported significant improvement over water control in all the recorded parameters. The treatment Isabion reported maximum yield with morphology development than rest of the treatments. The Bio Acaricide @ 2 ml/lit. also noted maximum yield improvement over Biozyme Crop+2 ml/lit., Double 0.5 ml/lit. and Hoshi 2 ml/lit (FIG. 2).


Example 11: Effect of Bio-Stimulant on Growth and Vield of Tomato





    • Name of the Product: Bio Acaricide Pest: Mite

    • Variety: Ansal Crop: Tomato





Material and Method

A field experiment was conducted at Kay Bee R & D Farm, Phaltan (MS) during Rabi season 2021-2022. The experimental site under subtropical climatic condition. The experiment consisted of ten treatments as presented in Table 11. The Tomato variety Ansal was used and experiment was arranged in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The net size of each plot was 5.00 m×7.20 m2. All the recommended practices were applied as per stage and condition of crop. The spraying of the formulation was conducted at 25, 45 and 65 Days After Transplanting (DAT). The morphological data like plant height and number of branches were recorded at physiological maturity. The yield and yield contributing data were recorded as per the crop stage of occurrence. Collected data on different parameters were statistically analyzed by using “analysis of variance method (ANOVA)” (Panse and Sukhatme, 1967).


Results

The data on effect of bio-stimulant on growth and yield of tomato were recorded statistically significant result and are furnished in Table 11.









TABLE 11







Response of Bio-stimulants on Tomato




















No. of






Plant
No. of
Days to
Flower
Fruit


Tr.

Dose
Height
Branches/
flower
Cluster/
yield


No.
Treatment. Code
(ml/lit.)
(cm)
Plant
initiation
Plants
(t/ha)

















1
Bio Acaricide
0.50
91.20
12.97
39.10
14.87
45.75


2
Bio Acaricide
1.00
92.53
13.47
38.92
15.33
46.82


3
Bio Acaricide
2.00
96.40
14.13
37.47
19.57
48.31


4
Nutrozen (Plant derived
2.00
100.25
14.90
36.10
19.53
49.52



nutrition along with the









necessary hormones,









vitamins and sea weed









extract)








5
Isabion (Organic fraction
2.00
109.72
20.10
33.66
23.33
55.15



derived from Amino Acid









and peptides mixture









62.5%)








6
Biozyme Crop+ (Seaweed
2.00
106.22
18.36
34.17
21.47
54.36



Extract, Proteins,









Carbohydrates, Inorganic









Salts and Other Inherent









Nutrients) 22%








7
Double (Homobrassinolide
0.50
94.23
13.93
38.65
17.87
46.73



0.04%)








8
Vipul Booster
1.25
103.57
15.87
35.46
18.33
51.67



(Triacontanol 0.1%)








9
Fantac Plus (L-cysteine
1.50
98.62
14.30
36.85
20.17
48.93



based plant growth









regulator-combination of









amino acids and vitamins)








10
Water Control

90.67
12.70
39.66
13.66
42.29














SE ±
1.84
0.85
1.34
0.92
1.56



C.D. 0.05%
5.5
2.51
3.99
2.74
4.87









CONCLUSION

All the doses of Bio Acaricide reported significant improvement over water control in all the recorded parameters. The treatment Isabion reported maximum yield with morphology development than rest of the treatments. The Bio Acaricide @ 2 ml/lit. also noted maximum yield improvement over Double 0.5 ml/lit. and water control (FIG. 3).


Example 12: Bio-Efficacy of Bio-Acaricide Against Red Mites in Citrus

Name of the Product: Bio-acaricide Variety: Nagpuri

    • Crop: Citrus Pest: Red Mite (Panonichus citri)


Material and Method

A field experiment to study bio efficacy of Bio-acaricide in Citrus was conducted at Kay-Bee Bio-Organics Pvt. Ltd's. farm at Phaltan, District Satara (M. S.), India, during 2021-2022. The trial consisting of twelve treatments including untreated control was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Citrus cultivated on following the standard spacing's 6 m×6 m to raise the good crop. Standard cultural practices were followed to grow a good crop. All the treatments were applied two times (Table 12). Observations on mite population were recorded by randomly selected five plants in each treatment. Three leaves/plant each from top, middle and bottom canopies were labelled to record mite population before spraying and after spraying using hand lens. The data were analyzed by using standard statistical methods.







Reduction


over


control



(
%
)


=







Population


Count


of


Control


Plot

-






Population


Count


of


Treated


Plot





Population


Count


of


Control


Plot


*
100














TABLE 12





Tr. No.
Treatments
Dose ml or gm/L


















T 1
Bio- acaricide
0.5
ml


T 2
Bio- acaricide
1
ml


T 3
Bio- acaricide
2
ml


T 4
Fluxametamide 10% EC
0.8
ml


T 5
Spiromesifen 22.90% SC
1
ml


T 6
Propargite 57% EC
1
ml


T 7
Fenpropathrin 30% EC
0.5
ml


T 8
Hexathiazox 5.45% EC
1
ml


T 9
Cyenopyrafen 30% SC
0.6
ml


 T 10
Abamectin 1.9% EC
1
ml


 T 11
Fenazaquin 10% EC
2
ml









 T 12
Control










Results: The results are depicted in Table 13
















TABLE 13











1st spray
2nd spray























%

%









Reduction

Reduction









in Mites
No.
in Mites

%







Population
of
Population

Increase





No. of
No. of
(1st
Mites
(2nd

in




Dose
Mites
Mites
spray)
after
spray)

Yield


Tr.

ml or
before
after 1st
over
2nd
over
Yield
over


No.
Treatments
gm/L
spray
spray
control
spray
control
(t/ha)
control



















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5 ml  
27.02
6.32
83.93
4.12
91.04
29.02
15.06


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1 ml
23.06
5.36
86.37
3.20
93.04
30.02
17.89


T 3
Bio-acaricide
2 ml
24.48
4.44
88.71
2.46
94.65
31.18
20.94


T 4
Fluxametamide
0.8 ml  
22.68
7.56
80.77
4.89
89.37
27.18
9.31



10% EC










T 5
Spiromesifen
1 ml
26.30
8.65
78.00
6.57
85.72
28.09
12.25



22.90 % SC










T 6
Propargite
1 ml
29.37
5.89
85.02
3.32
92.78
27.56
10.56



57% EC










T 7
Fenpropathrin
0.5 ml  
20.89
6.89
82.48
5.46
88.13
27.01
8.74



30% EC










T 8
Hexathiazox
1 ml
18.26
7.48
80.98
6.78
85.26
27.92
11.71



5.45% EC










T 9
Cyenopyrafen
0.6 ml  
26.75
5.78
85.30
3.33
92.76
27.89
11.62



30% SC










T 10
Abamectin
1 ml
23.86
6.45
83.60
6.78
85.26
26.89
8.33



1.9% EC










T 11
Fenazaquin
2 ml
22.90
8.96
77.21
7.48
83.74
26.96
8.57



10% EC










T 12
Control

26.45
39.32

46.00

24.65
















SE ±

 1.28
1.69

1.49

1.96



C.D. (0.05)

N.S.
5.12

4.42

5.82










CONCLUSION





    • The results of the trial revealed that an application of Bio-acaricide @ 2 ml/l recorded the maximum reduction in Red Mite population of 88.71% over the control in 1st spray and 94.65% reduction in Red Mite population after 2nd spray over the control (FIG. 4).





The bio stimulant effect of Bio-acaricide with an application of 2 ml/l in Citrus exhibited the highest increase of 20.94% in yield over the control (FIG. 4).


Example 13: Bio-Efficacy of Bio-Acaricide Against Red Mites in Rose

Name of the Product: Bio-acaricide Variety: Top Secret

    • Crop: Rose Pest: Red Mites (Tetranichus cinnabarinus)


Material and Method

A field experiment to study bio efficacy of Bio-acaricide in Rose was conducted at Kay-Bee Bio-Organics Pvt. Ltd.'s farm at Phaltan, District Satara (M. S.), India, during 2021-2022. The trial consisting of twelve treatments including untreated control was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Rose cultivated on following the standard spacing's 30 cm×15 cm to raise the good crop. Standard cultural practices were followed to grow a good crop. All the treatments were applied two times (Table 14). Observations on mite population were recorded by randomly selected five plants in each treatment. Three leaves/plant each from top, middle and bottom canopies were labelled to record mite population before spraying and after spraying using hand lens. The data were analyzed by using standard statistical methods.







Reduction


over


control



(
%
)


=







Population


Count


of


Control


Plot

-






Population


Count


of


Treated


Plot





Population


Count


of


Control


Plot


*
100














TABLE 14





Tr. No.
Treatments
Dose ml or gm/L


















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml


T 3
Bio-acaricide
2
ml


T 4
Spiromesifen 22.90% SC
1
ml


T 5
Abamectin 1.9% EC
1
ml


T 6
Hexathiazox 5.45% EC
1
ml


T 7
Cyenopyrafen 30% SC
0.6
ml


T 8
Fluxametamide 10% EC
0.8
ml


T 9
Fenpropathrin 30% EC
0.5
ml


 T 10
Propargite 57% EC
1
ml


 T 11
Fenazaquin 10% EC
2
ml









 T 12
Control










Results: The results are depicted in Table 15.
















TABLE 15











1st spray
2nd spray























%

%









Reduction

Reduction









in Mites
No.
in Mites

%







Population
of
Population

Increase





No. of
No. of
(1st
Mites
(2nd

in




Dose
Mites
Mites
spray)
after
spray)
Yield
Yield


Tr.

ml or
before
after 1st
over
2nd
over
(Stems/
over


No.
Treatments
gm/L
spray
spray
control
spray
control
sqm)
control



















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5 ml  
13.26
4.16
76.89
4.36
82.41
252
16.67


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1 ml
12.89
3.26
81.89
3.46
86.04
258
18.60


T 3
Bio-acaricide
2 ml
15.47
2.76
84.67
2.18
91.20
269
21.93


T 4
Spiromesifen
1 ml
17.84
5.17
71.28
6.32
74.50
239
12.13



22.90 % SC










T 5
Abamectin
1 ml
18.64
7.98
55.67
5.36
78.37
232
9.48



1.9% EC










T 6
Hexathiazox
1 ml
11.04
4.16
76.89
4.79
80.67
228
7.89



5.45% EC










T 7
Cyenopyrafen
0.6 ml  
14.09
7.00
61.11
3.89
84.30
242
13.22



30% SC










T 8
Fluxametamide
0.8 ml  
13.96
6.00
66.67
4.57
81.56
229
8.30



10% EC










T 9
Fenpropathrin
0.5 ml  
12.72
5.00
72.22
5.54
77.64
231
9.09



30% EC










T 10
Propargite
1 ml
15.16
6.00
66.67
3.56
85.63
244
13.93



57% EC










T 11
Fenazaquin
2 ml
16.30
7.00
61.11
5.46
77.97
237
11.39



10% EC










T 12
Control

13.26
18.00

24.78

210
















SE ±

 1.93
2.16

1.98

2.22



C.D. (0.05)

N. S.
6.32

5.89

6.62










CONCLUSION





    • The results of the trial revealed that an application of Bio-acaricide @ 2 ml/l recorded the maximum reduction in Red Mite population of 84.67% over the control in 1st spray and 91.20% reduction in Red Mite population after 2nd spray over the control (FIG. 5).





The bio stimulant effect of Bio-acaricide with an application of 2 ml/l in Rose exhibited the highest increase of 21.93% in yield over the control.


Example 14: Bio-Efficacy of Bio-Acaricide Against Red Mites in Tomato





    • Name of the Product: Bio-acaricide Variety: Alankar

    • Crop: Tomato Pest: Red Mites (Tetranichus spp.)





Material and Method

A field experiment to study bio efficacy of Bio-acaricide in Tomato was conducted at Kay-Bee Bio-Organics Pvt. Ltd.'s farm at Phaltan, District Satara (M. S.), India, during 2021-2022. The trial consisting of twelve treatments including untreated control was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Tomato cultivated on following the standard spacing's 90 cm×30 cm to raise the good crop. Standard cultural practices were followed to grow a good crop. Observations on mite population were recorded by randomly selected five plants in each treatment. Three leaves/plant each from top, middle and bottom canopies were labelled to record mite population using hand lens. The data were analyzed by using standard statistical methods. Two sprays were taken pest population was recorded as per standard method in use before and after the application of Bio-acaricide. The data were calculated by using standard statistical methods.







Reduction


over


control



(
%
)


=







Population


Count


of


Control


Plot

-






Population


Count


of


Treated


Plot





Population


Count


of


Control


Plot


*
100















TABLE 16








No. of





Mites





before


Tr. No.
Treatments
Dose ml or gm/L
spray



















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml
18.16


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml
21.32


T 3
Bio-acaricide
2
ml
17.85


T 4
Abamectin 1.9% EC
1
ml
25.27


T 5
Spiromesifen 22.90% SC
1
ml
26.76


T 6
Fenazaquin 10% EC
2
ml
16.62


T 7
Fluxametamide 10% EC
0.8
ml
23.84


T 8
Propargite 57% EC
1
ml
21.56


T 9
Cyenopyrafen 30% SC
0.6
ml
24.72


 T 10
Fenpropathrin 30% EC
0.5
ml
18.62


 T 11
Hexathiazox 5.45% EC
1
ml
19.36










 T 12
Control

23.16









Results: The results are depicted in Table 17.
















TABLE 17











1st spray
2nd spray























%

%









Reduction

Reduction









in Mites
No.
in Mites

%







Population
of
Population

Increase





No. of
No. of
(1st
Mites
(2nd

in




Dose
Mites
Mites
spray)
after
spray)

Yield


Tr.

ml or
before
after 1st
over
2nd
over
Yield
over


No.
Treatments
gm/L
spray
spray
control
spray
control
(t/ha)
control



















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5 ml  
18.16
6.16
83.79
5.27
88.54
46.56
15.46


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1 ml
21.32
5.36
85.89
4.26
90.74
47.12
16.47


T 3
Bio-acaricide
2 ml
17.85
4.15
89.08
3.17
93.11
48.96
19.61


T 4
Abamectin
1 ml
25.27
9.36
75.37
7.24
84.26
44.98
12.49



1.9% EC










T 5
Spiromesifen
1 ml
26.76
8.16
78.53
6.28
86.35
41.52
5.20



22.90 % SC










T 6
Fenazaquin
2 ml
16.62
10.11
73.39
5.28
88.52
43.26
9.02



10% EC










T 7
Fluxametamide
0.8 ml  
23.84
8.76
76.95
5.78
87.43
42.9
8.25



10% EC










T 8
Propargite
1 ml
21.56
9.54
74.89
4.87
89.41
41.8
5.84



57% EC










T 9
Cyenopyrafen
0.6 ml  
24.72
7.56
80.11
4.15
90.98
43.96
10.46



30% SC










T 10
Fenpropathrin
0.5 ml  
18.62
9.26
75.63
8.79
80.89
42.69
7.80



30% EC










T 11
Hexathiazox
1 ml
19.36
10.23
73.08
6.76
85.30
44.05
10.65



5.45% EC










T 12
Control

23.16
38.00

46.00

39.36
















SE ±

 1.89
2.23

1.93

1.56



C.D. (0.05)

N.S.
6.32

5.72

4.87










CONCLUSION

The results of the trial revealed that an application of Bio-acaricide @ 2 ml/l recorded the maximum reduction in Red Mite population of 89.08% over the control in 15 spray and 93.11% reduction in Red Mite population after 2nd spray over the control (FIG. 6). The bio stimulant effect of Bio-acaricide with an application of 2 ml/l in Tomato exhibited the highest increase of 19.61% in yield over the control.


Example 15: In Vitro Bio-Efficacy of Bio-Acaricide Against Red Mite in Citrus





    • Name of the Product: Bio-acaricide Insect: Red Mite

    • Crop: Citrus Scientific Name: Panonychus citri





Material:





    • 1. Specified Insect: Collected citrus nymphal stage red mite culture from insectary section.

    • 2. Host plant leaves: Citrus leaf is used for mite feeding.

    • 3. Spray gun: Required for Spraying pesticides in control condition.

    • 4. Solution for spray: 1 lit spray solution of respective pesticides was prepared.

    • 5. Micropipette: Require for taking accurate volume of pesticide as per recommendations.

    • 6. Microscope: Zoom stereo trinocular microscope for insect observation.





Following treatments was used for experiment:











TABLE 18





Treatments No.
Treatments
Dose ml or gm/L


















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml


T 3
Bio-acaricide
1.5
ml


T 4
Fluxametamide 10% EC
0.8
ml


T 5
Spiromesifen 22.90% SC
1
ml


T 6
Propargite 57% EC
1
ml


T 7
Fenpropathrin 30% EC
0.5
ml


T 8
Hexathiazox 5.45% EC
1
ml


T 9
Cyenopyrafen 30% SC
0.6
ml


 T 10
Abamectin 1.9% EC
1
ml


 T 11
Fenazaquin 10% EC
2
ml









 T 12
Control










Method:—
Direct Spray Method

Clean small citrus leaf was placed in a petri plate. 10 red mites per leaf per petri plate released which were taken from insect rearing unit. 12 treatments against 6 replications were maintained in experiment. Pesticide solution was prepared for 1 lit volume by using their respective recommended dosages ideal volume of pesticide per Petri plate was sprayed by using spray gun in control condition. Observations for mortality were taken at 24 hrs and 48 hrs. After spray by using zoom stereoscope microscope. Calculation was done by standard statistical design CRD. Percent Corrected mortality was calculated by following Abbott formula:







%


Corrected


Mortality

=


(


%


test


mortality

-

%


control


mortality
/
100


-


control


mortality
×
100


)

.





Results: The results are shown in Table 19














TABLE 19








Total no of

% Corrected


Treatments

Dose ml
dead insects
% Mortality
Mortality at


No.
Treatments
or gm/L
at 48 hrs
at 48 hrs
48 hrs





















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml
48
80.00
78.18


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml
53
88.33
87.27


T 3
Bio-acaricide
1.5
ml
57
95.00
94.55


T 4
Fluxametamide
0.8
ml
51
85.00
83.64



10% EC


T 5
Spiromesifen
1
ml
45
75.00
72.73



22.90% SC


T 6
Propargite 57%
1
ml
42
70.00
67.27



EC


T 7
Fenpropathrin
0.5
ml
49
81.67
80.00



30% EC


T 8
Hexathiazox
1
ml
49
81.67
80.00



5.45% EC


T 9
Cyenopyrafen
0.6
ml
52
86.67
85.45



30% SC


 T 10
Abamectin 1.9%
1
ml
51
85.00
83.64



EC


 T 11
Fenazaquin 10%
2
ml
50
83.33
81.82



EC












 T 12
Control

5
8.33
0.00













SE±



0.62




C.D. (0.05)



1.66









CONCLUSION

In vitro bio-efficacy study revealed that Bio-acaricide @ 1.5 ml/lit showed highest mortality percentage 94.55% at 48 hours followed by Bio-acaricide @ 1 ml/lit showed 87.27% against citrus red mite (FIG. 7).


Example 16: In Vitro Bio-Efficacy of Bio-Acaricide Against Red Mite in Rose





    • Name of the Product: Bio-acaricide Insect: Red Mite

    • Crop: Rose Scientific Name: Tetranychus cinnabarinus





Material:





    • 1. Specified Insect Collected rose nymphal stage red mie culture from insectary section

    • 2. Host plant leaves: Rose leaf is used for mite feeding.

    • 3. Spray gun: Required for Spraying pesticides in control condition.

    • 4. Solution for spray: 1 lit spray solution of respective pesticides was prepared.

    • 5. Micropipette: Require for taking accurate volume of pesticide as per recommendations.

    • 6. Microscope: Zoom stereo trinocular microscope for insect observation.





Following treatments was used for experiment:











TABLE 20





Treatments No.
Treatments
Dose ml or gm/L


















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml


T 3
Bio-acaricide
1.5
ml


T 4
Spiromesifen 22.90% SC
1
ml


T 5
Abamectin 1.9% EC
1
ml


T 6
Hexathiazox 5.45% EC
1
ml


T 7
Cyenopyrafen 30% SC
0.6
ml


T 8
Fluxametamide 10% EC
0.8
ml


T 9
Fenpropathrin 30% EC
0.5
ml


 T 10
Propargite 57% EC
1
ml


 T 11
Fenazaquin 10% EC
2
ml









 T 12
Control










Method:—
Direct Spray Method

Clean small rose leaf was placed in a petri plate. 10 red mites per leaf per petri plate released which were taken from insect rearing unit. 12 treatments against 6 replications were maintained in experiment. Pesticide solution was prepared for 1 lit volume by using their respective recommended dosages ideal volume of pesticide per Petri plate was sprayed by using spray gun in control condition. Observations for mortality were taken at 24 hrs and 48 hrs. After spray by using zoom stereoscope microscope. Calculation was done by standard statistical design CRD. Percent Corrected mortality was calculated by following Abbott formula:







%


Corrected


Mortality

=


(


%


test


mortality

-

%


control


mortality
/
100


-


control


mortality
×
100


)

.





Results: The results are shown in Table 21














TABLE 21










%




Dose
Total no of
%
Corrected


Treatments

ml or
dead insects at
Mortality at
Mortality at


No.
Treatments
gm/L
48 hrs
48 hrs
48 hrs





















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml
47
78.33
77.19


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml
52
86.67
85.96


T 3
Bio-acaricide
1.5
ml
58
96.67
96.49


T 4
Spiromesifen
1
ml
50
83.33
82.46



22.90% SC


T 5
Abamectin
1
ml
48
80.00
78.95



1.9% EC


T 6
Hexathiazox
1
ml
46
76.67
75.44



5.45% EC


T 7
Cyenopyrafen
0.6
ml
47
78.33
77.19



30% SC


T 8
Fluxametamide
0.8
ml
52
86.67
85.96



10% EC


T 9
Fenpropathrin
0.5
ml
50
83.33
82.46



30% EC


 T 10
Propargite
1
ml
44
73.33
71.93



57% EC


 T 11
Fenazaquin
2
ml
48
80.00
78.95



10% EC












 T 12
Control

3
5.00
0.00












SE±


0.56




C.D. (0.05)


1.48









CONCLUSION





    • Invitro bio-efficacy study revealed that Bio-acaricide @ 1.5 ml/lit showed highest mortality percentage 96.49% at 48 hours followed by Bio-acaricide @ 1 ml/lit showed 85.96% against rose red mite (FIG. 8).





Example 17: In Vitro Bio-Efficacy of Bio-Acaricide Against Red Mite in Tomato





    • Name of the Product: R-Mite Insect: Red Mite

    • Crop: Tomato Scientific Name: Tetranychus evansi





Material:





    • 1. Specified Insect: Collected tomato nymphal stage red mite culture from insectary section

    • 2. Host plant leaves: Tomato leaf is used for mite feeding.

    • 3. Spray gun: Required for Spraying pesticides in control condition.

    • 4. Solution for spray: 1 lit spray solution of respective pesticides was prepared.

    • 5. Micropipette: Require for taking accurate volume of pesticide as per recommendations.

    • 6. Microscope: Zoom stereo trinocular microscope for insect observation.





Following treatments was used for experiment:











TABLE 22





Treatments No.
Treatments
Dose ml or gm/L


















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml


T 3
Bio-acaricide
1.5
ml


T 4
Abamectin 1.9% EC
1
ml


T 5
Spiromesifen 22.90% SC
1
ml


T 6
Fenazaquin 10% EC
2
ml


T 7
Fluxametamide 10% EC
0.8
ml


T 8
Propargite 57% EC
1
ml


T 9
Cyenopyrafen 30% SC
0.6
ml


 T 10
Fenpropathrin 30% EC
0.5
ml


 T 11
Hexathiazox 5.45% EC
1
ml









 T 12
Control










Method:—
Direct Spray Method

Clean small tomato leaf was placed in a petri plate. 10 red mites per leaf per petri plate released which were taken from insect rearing unit. 12 treatments against 6 replications were maintained in experiment. Pesticide solution was prepared for 1 lit volume by using their respective recommended dosages ideal volume of pesticide per Petri plate was sprayed by using spray gun in control condition. Observations for mortality were taken at 24 hrs and 48 hrs. After spray by using zoom stereoscope microscope. Calculation was done by standard statistical design CRD. Percent Corrected mortality was calculated by following Abbott formula:





% Corrected Mortality=(% test mortality−% control mortality/100−control mortality×100).


Results: The results are shown in Table 23














TABLE 23








Total no of

% Corrected


Treatments

Dose ml
dead insects
% Mortality at
Mortality at 48


No.
Treatments
or gm/L
at48 hrs
48 hrs
hrs





















T 1
Bio-acaricide
0.5
ml
47
78.33
75.93


T 2
Bio-acaricide
1
ml
52
86.67
85.19


T 3
Bio-acaricide
1.5
ml
59
98.33
98.15


T 4
Abamectin
1
ml
54
90.00
88.89



1.9% EC


T 5
Spiromesifen
1
ml
48
80.00
77.78



22.90% SC


T 6
Fenazaquin
2
ml
40
66.67
62.96



10% EC


T 7
Fluxametamide
0.8
ml
48
80.00
77.78



10% EC


T 8
Propargite 57%
1
ml
46
76.67
74.07



EC


T 9
Cyenopyrafen
0.6
ml
51
85.00
83.33



30% SC


 T 10
Fenpropathrin
0.5
ml
50
83.33
81.48



30% EC


 T 11
Hexathiazox
1
ml
53
88.33
87.04



5.45% EC












 T 12
Control

6
10.00
0.00














SE±


0.49





C.D. (0.05)


1.07










CONCLUSION

Invitro bio-efficacy study revealed that Bio-acaricide @ 1.5 ml/lit showed highest mortality percentage 98.15% at 48 hours followed by Bio-acaricide @ 1 ml/lit showed 85.19% against tomato red mite (FIG. 9).

Claims
  • 1. A synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition for controlling pests, comprising: i. Cinnamomum cassia extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cinnamomum cassia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, quercitrin, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-35%, more preferably 0.001-15%;ii. Piper nigrum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Piper nigrum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds) Piperine, amides, piperidine and pyrrolidines extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-35%, more preferably 0.001-10%;iii. Syzygium aromaticum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Syzygium aromaticum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.001-8%;iv. Allium sativum extract or enriched and purified extract of Allium sativum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alliin, allicin and quercetin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.05-13%;v. Zingiber officinale extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Zingiber officinale or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and paradols extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%; more preferably 0.1-15%;vi. Pongamia pinnata extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Pongamia pinnata or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as karanjin, glabrin, and kanjone extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2-20%;vii. Anethum graveolens extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Anethum graveolens or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2.5-20%;viii. Citrus sinensis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Citrus sinensis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, linalool, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpineol, and α-pinene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1.5-10%;ix. Melaleuca alternifolia extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Melaleuca alternifolia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cineole and linalool extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1.5-10%;x. Cinnamomum camphora extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cinnamomum camphora or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol, and camphor extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.05-15%;xi. Ricinus communis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Ricinus communis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 2.5-20%;xii. Sesamum indica extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Sesamum indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 15-40%;xiii. Brassica napus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Brassica napus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids (zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene), brassinolides, alkaloids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1-12%;xiv. Parthenium hysterophorus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Parthenium hysterophorus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1-15%;xv. Rosmarinus officinalis extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Rosmarinus officinalis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 1.5-20%;xvi. Acacia concinna extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Acacia concinna or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 3-25%;xvii. Mentha piperita extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Mentha piperita or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;xviii. Acorus calamus extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Acorus calamus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 3.5-27%;xix. Ocimum sanctum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Ocimum sanctum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene and β caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;xx. Lantana camara extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Lantana camara or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-55%, more preferably 0.5-12%;xxi. Piper longum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Piper longum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl piperine, Piperine piperlongumine, piperlonguminine, pipercide and piperidine extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.01-10%;xxii. Annona squamosa extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Annona squamosa or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 0.01-12%;xxiii. Azadirachta indica extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Azadirachta indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1-15%;xxiv. Cuminum cyminum extract or Enriched and Purified extract of Cuminum cyminum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid, anthraquinone, saponin, tannin and steroid extracted from said botanical source at a concentration in a range of 0.001-45%, more preferably 1-12%;xxv. organic emulsifier at a concentration in the range of 0.001-20%;xxvi. anionic emulsifier at a concentration in the range of 0.001-18%;xxvii. non-anionic emulsifiers at a concentration in the range of 0.001-20%; andxxviii. carrier oils at a concentration in the range of 0.001-90%.
  • 2. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition may comprise an adjuvant at a concentration in the range of 0.001-25%.
  • 3. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 2, wherein said adjuvant is at a concentration in the range of 10-20%.
  • 4. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said organic emulsifier is at a concentration in the range of 10-12%.
  • 5. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said anionic emulsifier is at a concentration in the range of 7-10%.
  • 6. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said non-ionic emulsifiers is at a concentration in the range of 12-15%.
  • 7. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said carrier oils is at a concentration in the range of 60-65%.
  • 8. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjuvants are selected from one or more silicone polyether, amine surfactant or amine surfactant ingredient, lecithin or lecithin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene and the like.
  • 9. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 8, wherein said adjuvants are selected from Silicone polyether and amine surfactant.
  • 10. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said organic emulsifier is selected from group consisting of rice bran wax, cetearyl glucoside, Aloe vera extract, plant saponins, aqueous extract of Indian soapberry (Sapindus mukorassi), aqueous extract of Acacia concinna, hydrolyzed coconut oil, bee wax, gaur gum and the like.
  • 11. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said anionic and non-anionic emulsifier are selected from the group consisting of poly sorbate 20, poly sorbate 60, poly sorbate 80, Lecithin, soy lecithin, sodium phosphates, monoglycerides, diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, glyceryl oleate, ethoxylated oleate, ethoxylated soybean oil, ethoxylated castor oil and the like.
  • 12. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said carrier oils are selected from the group consisting of seed oil of Anethum graveolens, Pongamaia pinnata oil, neem oil, castor oil, fish oil, sesame oil, mustard oil, canola oil, and the like.
  • 13. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition has a particle size in the range of 10-1000 nanometer.
  • 14. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 13, wherein said composition has a particle size in the range of 1-100 nanometer.
  • 15. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition comprises combination of standardised enriched botanical extract and purified phyto ingredient.
  • 16. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition consists of enriched and purified Phyto ingredients such as saponins, polyphenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, or secondary metabolites from botanicals.
  • 17. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition comprises: i. Brassica napus extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;iv. Adjuvant extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;v. Acorus calamus extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; andviii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%.
  • 18. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition comprises: i. Lantana camara extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;iii. Cinnamomum camphora extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;iv. Piper longum extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;v. Ocimum santum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;vi. Citrus sinensis extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;vii. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;viii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; andix. Sesame oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%.
  • 19. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition comprises: i. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;iv. Ocimum sanctum extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;v. Syzygium aromaticum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; andviii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%.
  • 20. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition comprises: i. Rosmarinus officinalis extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;ii. Lantana camara extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;iii. Annona squamosa extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;iv. Azadirachta indica extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;v. Pongamia pinnata extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; andviii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%.
  • 21. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition comprises: i. Syzygium aromaticum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;ii. Piper nigrum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;iv. Zingiber officinale extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;v. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; andviii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%.
  • 22. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition comprises: i. Cinnamomum cassia extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;ii. Citrus sinensis extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;iii. Allium sativum extract in the range of 0.001 to 40%;iv. Melaleuca alternifolia extract in the range of 0.001 to 25%;v. Cuminum cyminum extract in the range of 0.001 to 35%;vi. Gaur gum in the range of 0.001 to 18%;vii. ethoxylated castor oil in the range of 0.001 to 20%; andviii. Canola oil in the range of 0.001 to 90%.
  • 23. A process for preparation of the synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricidal composition, comprising: a. Extracting 0.001-35% of Cinnamomum cassia or purified phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cinnamic aldehyde, catechin, epicatechin, quercitrin, protocatechuic acid and cinnamic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-35% of Piper nigrum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Piperine, amides, piperidine and pyrrolidines extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Syzygium aromaticum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Eugenyl acetate, eugenol, and β-caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Allium sativum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alliin, allicin and quercetin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Zingiber officinale or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and paradols extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Pongamia pinnata or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as karanjin, glabrin, and kanjone extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Anethum graveolens or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Citrus sinensis Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as limonene, γ-terpinene, β-pinene, linalool, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpineol, and α-pinene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Melaleuca alternifolia or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinene, α-pinene, 1,8 cineole and linalool extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Cinnamomum camphora or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as linalool, 1,8-cineole, α-terpineol, and camphor extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Ricinus communis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Sesamum indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as kaempferol-3-O and lupeol, β- and α-amyrin, quercetin, camphor, ricin, epicatechin, catechin, linoleic acid and ricinoleic acid extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Brassica napus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids (zeaxanthin, lutein, β-carotene), brassinolides alkaloids, tannins and saponins extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Parthenium hysterophorus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Rosmarinus officinalis or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, parthenin, quercelagetin, p-hydroxybenzene, chlorogenic acids and ferulic acids extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Acacia concinna or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Mentha piperita or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone and natural sugars glucose extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Acorus calamus or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl ethers, camphene, P-cymene, α-selinene, bgurjunene, β-cadinene, camphor, shyobunones, linalool and preisocalamendiol extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Ocimum sanctum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as oleanolic acid, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, eugenol, methyl eugenol, linalool, carvacrol, β elemene and β caryophyllene extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-55% of Lantana camara or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as tannin, saponin, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, anthroquinone and polyphenols extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Piper longum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as methyl piperine, Piperine piperlongumine, piperlonguminine, pipercide and piperidine extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Annona squamosa or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Azadirachta indica or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Annonacin, Squamocin, Annonin extracted from said botanical source; 0.001-45% of Cuminum cyminum or Purified Phyto ingredients or marker compounds such as Cumin aldehyde, alkaloid, anthraquinone, saponin, tannin and steroid extracted from said botanical source;b. optionally mixing the ingredients of step (a) at given proportion with 10-20% adjuvant;c. mixing the mixture obtained in step (b) at given proportion along with 0.001-20% of organic emulsifier, 0.01-5% of anionic and 0.01-8% % of non-anionic emulsifiers;d. blending the mixture obtained in step (c) with 0.001-90% of carrier oils; more specifically 25-75%e. stirring the mixture obtained in step (d) at 300-1000 RPM more specifically at 350-750 RPM at 25-55° C. in closed mixing vessel for continued stirring followed by homogenizing the mix with the homogenizer fitted towards the bottom of vessel and with the speed of 3700˜27000 rpm to reduce the particle size;f. passing the homogenized mixture obtained in step (e) through in line shear pump with 1800 RPM to 5800 RPM to reduce particle size to obtain the nano emulsion with particle size ranging from 10 to 1000 nano meter;g. passing the mixture obtained in step (f) through High-pressure homogenization to reduce the particle size below 100 nano meters;h. passing the mixture obtained in step (g) through sparkler filter having seven layers of membrane filters with pore size less than 1-2 micron to achieve desired filtration; andi. recovering the final product.
  • 24. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein extraction process of step (a) comprises enrichment and purification of the extract using techniques which include but not limited to liquid-liquid extraction based on polarity of phyto ingredient, column chromatography, precipitation and crystallisation to obtain purified phyto ingredients.
  • 25. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein high-pressure homogenization of step (g) is carried out at a speed of 4000 rpm to 10000 rpm and pressure up to 4,200 bar (60,000 psi).
  • 26. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein said extraction techniques include but not limited to hydrophilic extraction, super critical carbon dioxide extraction, steam distillation, solvent extraction, Soxhlet extraction and the like.
  • 27. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein said extraction technique is selected from the group consisting of Solvent extraction, steam distillation and super critical carbon dioxide extraction and the like.
  • 28. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein said adjuvant are selected from one or more silicone polyether, amine surfactant or amine surfactant ingredient, lecithin or lecithin, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene and the like.
  • 29. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein said organic emulsifier include but not limited to rice bran wax, cetearyl glucoside, Aloe vera extract, plant saponins, aqueous extract of Indian soapberry (Sapindus mukorassi), aqueous extract of Acacia concinna, hydrolyzed coconut oil, bee wax, gaur gum and the like.
  • 30. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein said anionic and non-anionic emulsifier include but not limited poly sorbate 20, poly sorbate 60, poly sorbate 80, Lecithin, soy lecithin, sodium phosphates, monoglycerides, diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, glyceryl oleate, ethoxylated oleate, ethoxylated soybean oil, ethoxylated castor oil and the like.
  • 31. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein said carrier oils are selected from the group comprising seed oil of Anethum graveolens, Pongamaia pinnata oil, neem oil, castor oil, fish oil, sesame oil, mustard oil, canola oil, water and the like.
  • 32. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein the solvent used in the solvent extraction includes but not limited to alcohols, hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, ethers, and the like alone or in combination thereof.
  • 33. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein further purification of Phyto ingredient is carried out by using liquid liquid extraction, various chromatograph techniques like silica gel chromatography, ion exchange chromatography and other purification like precipitation and crystallization.
  • 34. The process as claimed in claim 23, wherein the standardized botanical extract are blended with each other along with more than one and less than five emulsifiers, at temperature ranging from 10° C. to 45° C. and stirring ranging from 50-800 RPM.
  • 35. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition is effective against agricultural pests such as sucking pests, spiders, ticks, mites including red or yellow mites such as Tetranychus urticae, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, Panonychus ulmi, Panonychus citri and the like.
  • 36. The synergistic composition, as claimed claim 1, wherein said composition is at a concentration ranging between 0.5 to 2.0 ml/L.
  • 37. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition may be applied by sprinkler application, sprayer application or drip application, more preferably by sprayer application such as foliar sprays, sprays to be applied to plants shoots and the like.
  • 38. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition is useful for controlling plant pests and improving yield of crop plants.
  • 39. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition exhibits biostimulant activity and thereby improves plant growth and crop yield.
  • 40. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition may be in the form of liquid, paste, powder or powder converted into granule or tablet form and the like.
  • 41. The synergistic composition, as claimed in claim 39, wherein the composition may be in liquid form.
  • 42. A method for controlling the pest and promoting the growth of the plants comprising applying the present bio-acaricidal composition to the plant or to diseased affected parts of the plant in an effective amount.
Priority Claims (1)
Number Date Country Kind
202321062645 Sep 2023 IN national