BR-102024017452-A2 - SOIL MAPPING METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AREAS WITH DIFFERENT POTENTIALS AND VULNERABILITIES TO THE SORPTION OF MOLECULES USED FOR PLANT PROTECTION

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the agricultural sciences sector and refers, more specifically, to a process for identifying and mapping agricultural and urban locations with environmental risk for the placement of chemical molecules that come into contact with the soil, emitting audible alerts and other forms of warning, with the purpose of defining an alert of risk and vulnerability of the soil regarding the use of chemical products.

Inventors

• DIEGO SILVA SIQUEIRA
• LUCAS RODRIGUES BASSO
• RAFAEL RÊGO VALERIANO SILVA
• GABRIEL HENRIQUE BERNARDES SANTOS
• GUSTAVO ZANETTI POLLO
• WELLINGTON MAROTA BARBOSA
• PAULO MUNIZ DE ÁVILA
• CLEBER KOURI DE SOUZA
• RAMON GUSTAVO TEODORO MARQUES DA SILVA
• TÂMARA PRADO DE MORAI
• RODRIGO CARVALHO MORAES
• GUSTAVO CARVALHO MORAES

Assignees

• INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA DO SUL DE MINAS GERAIS - IFSULDEMINAS
• COOPERATIVA REGIONAL DE CAFEICULTURA EM GUAXUPÉ LTDA - COOXUPÉ
• QUANTICUM ANALISES E MAPEAMENTOS LTDA

Dates

Publication Date

20260310

Application Date

20240826

Claims (4)

1. 1- SOIL MAPPING METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AREAS WITH DIFFERENT POTENTIALS AND VULNERABILITIES TO THE SORPTION OF MOLECULES USED FOR PHYTOSANITARY PURPOSES, characterized by being composed of the following steps: a) From a set of pre-mapped clay typology data (natural soil nanoparticles), soil samples are collected based on the regional variation pattern and their typology classification, with different magnetisms and, consequently, different sorption forces; b) After generating product performance parameters in soils with the same textural class, the same organic matter content, but different clay type classes, the data obtained are used to feed the artificial intelligence platform system and the online navigation application; c) The user utilizes guidance based on areas with the greatest potential response to applications of the chemical molecules indaziflam, metribuzin, imidacloprid, triadimenol, and flupyradifurone; d) With navigation and a real-time alert system, the user identifies the areas with the best potential response for the application of the agrochemicals indaziflam, metribuzin, imidacloprid, triadimenol, and flupyradifurone; e) The system generates automated reports with suggestions for the best approach for recommendation based on the types of clay (natural soil nanoparticles) for the products in question.
2. 2- METHOD, according to claim 1, and characterized by optionally, before step a) in the event of a change in agricultural input, carrying out a Hard Science test.
3. 3- METHOD, according to claims 1 and 2, and characterized by optionally, after step b) in the event of a change in agricultural input, a test is carried out with the soil samples comparing chemical molecules used in agriculture, such as a herbicide, a fungicide or an insecticide, to generate new parameters on the performance of the products and their residual effect on different types of clays.
4. 4- METHOD, according to claim 1, and characterized by optionally, before step e), new data can be generated and feed into the application's artificial intelligence platform.

Description

Technological sector of invention [001] The present invention belongs to the agricultural sciences sector, and refers, more specifically, to a process for identifying and mapping agricultural and urban locations with environmental risk for the placement of pre-emergent herbicide, nematicide and soil fungicide molecules containing indaziflam, metribuzin, imidacloprid, triadimenol and flupiradifurone that come into contact with the soil, emitting audible alerts and other forms of warning, in order to define an alert of risk and vulnerability of the soil regarding the use of chemical products with the characteristics mentioned above. State of the art [002] The chemical risk assessment of molecules that come into contact with soil in agriculture is a meticulous and comprehensive process. It begins with the detailed identification of the substance in question, understanding its physicochemical properties, mode of action, and potential environmental impact. The way this substance is used and its interaction with the soil are considered in the exposure assessment using only three conventional agricultural parameters: clay content or soil particle size, organic matter content, and soil pH. This also involves understanding whether the molecule is applied directly to the soil, as in pre-emergent herbicides, fungicides, and nematicides, and how this influences its distribution and persistence in the environment. Even following these criteria for positioning phytosanitary and plant protection products in the field, there are areas where agricultural crops exhibit phytotoxicity effects caused by greater interaction of the product applied to the soil with the cultivated agricultural species, or areas with an "escape effect," where the molecule is absorbed into the soil and is not able to achieve 100% of its control objective. Both situations cause economic, social, and financial consequences, whether due to crop failures or short- or long-term environmental impacts. [003] The identification of these chemical molecules in the soil is conventionally carried out by non-routine analyses with high cost and long result times using techniques such as gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. Although these procedures are considered the gold standard as a reference, it is not economically viable to carry out these analyses in large quantities to map the soils and in a timely manner for short-term decision-making. [004] Conducting studies on the sorption potential of different types of molecules in soil, considering new parameters, is fundamental for regenerative agriculture and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Scientists, Open Innovation and R&D sectors of companies conduct tests to understand the effects of different substances on soil and terrestrial biodiversity, including microorganisms, earthworms, and plants. These assessments include both acute and chronic toxicity, aiming to determine immediate and long-term effects. [005] In addition, it is important to assess the persistence of the substance in the soil and its capacity for degradation over time. Persistent substances can accumulate and cause significant environmental impacts. [006] The data obtained in these studies are then used in risk analysis modeling. This makes it possible to determine the probability of negative impacts on the soil, water quality, flora, fauna, and even human health. [007] Based on these risk assessments, regulatory bodies establish exposure limits, restrictions or, in extreme cases, bans on the use of substances that present unacceptable risks to the environment or human health, in addition to creating solutions and strategies for bioremediation, phytoremediation and recovery of degraded areas. [008] It is an ongoing process. Even after a substance is released, it is essential to monitor its impact on the soil and the environment to adjust regulations, if necessary, with the aim of ensuring the protection of the environment and public health. Monitoring is even more necessary in areas with greater susceptibility or chemical vulnerability to soil health imbalances. Decision-making in this context involves a delicate balance between agricultural benefits and minimizing potential environmental damage, requiring detailed and up-to-date assessments as new information and technologies become available. [009] In this context, the presence of technology in the assessment of chemical risk in agriculture is essential because it enables precise, rapid, and comprehensive analyses. Advanced tools allow for preventive actions focused on anticipating disasters, treating the cause instead of the consequences. The detailed identification of new soil parameters, in addition to conventional parameters, and which are directly related to the dynamics of chemical molecules in agricultural and urban environments, allows for the simulation of scenarios, directs continuous monitoring more effectively, resulting in more informed and e