The present invention includes a new formulation of a mono-alcohol having 12 to 19 carbon atoms or 20 to 30 carbon atoms, and its new methods of use in plants thereof.

The present invention includes a new formulation of a mono-alcohol having 12 to 19 carbon atoms or 20 to 30 carbon atoms, and its new methods of use in plants thereof.

The present invention refers to a dry composition for chemical and physical sun protection, the composition comprising a) at least one calcium carbonate, and b) from 0.1 wt.-% to 100 wt.-%, based on the dry weight of the at least one calcium carbonate of step a) of at least one lignin. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a fluid composition comprising the inventive dry composition as well as to an emulsion comprising the inventive dry composition. The present invention also refers to the use of the inventive compositions for sun protection of plants and parts thereof as well as the use of the inventive emulsion for chemical and physical sun protection in a cosmetic formulation.

The present invention refers to a dry composition for chemical and physical sun protection, the composition comprising a) at least one calcium carbonate, and b) from 0.1 wt.-% to 100 wt.-%, based on the dry weight of the at least one calcium carbonate of step a) of at least one lignin. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a fluid composition comprising the inventive dry composition as well as to an emulsion comprising the inventive dry composition. The present invention also refers to the use of the inventive compositions for sun protection of plants and parts thereof as well as the use of the inventive emulsion for chemical and physical sun protection in a cosmetic formulation.

The present invention refers to an agricultural composition for providing UV-A and/or UV-B protection to plants and parts thereof, the composition comprising at least one wax, at least one lignin, at least one emulsifier, water, optionally calcium carbonate, and optionally a solvent, wherein the ratio of wax:lignin in the composition is from 100:1 to 100:200 based on the dry weight of the wax and the lignin. Furthermore, the present invention refers to the use of such an agricultural composition for UV-A and/or UV-B protection of plants and parts thereof as well as to the use of the combination of at least one wax and at least one lignin as UV-A and/or UV-B protecting agent, wherein the ratio of wax:lignin is from 100:1 to 100:200 based on the dry weight of the wax and the lignin.

The present invention refers to an agricultural composition for providing UV-A and/or UV-B protection to plants and parts thereof, the composition comprising at least one wax, at least one lignin, at least one emulsifier, water, optionally calcium carbonate, and optionally a solvent, wherein the ratio of wax:lignin in the composition is from 100:1 to 100:200 based on the dry weight of the wax and the lignin. Furthermore, the present invention refers to the use of such an agricultural composition for UV-A and/or UV-B protection of plants and parts thereof as well as to the use of the combination of at least one wax and at least one lignin as UV-A and/or UV-B protecting agent, wherein the ratio of wax:lignin is from 100:1 to 100:200 based on the dry weight of the wax and the lignin.

The invention provides a composition and smart packaging methods for extending the shelf life of the agricultural produces. The composition comprising active ingredients, which act as a signal molecule to activate a defense mechanism with a flower, greens, fruit, or vegetable. The product is designed in the desired form (like sachet, Spray, crate, covering paper, etc.), which includes the encapsulated powder of the active ingredient which is released in a sustained manner near the farm/agricultural produce. When the volatile active ingredient is released it slows down the ethylene biosynthesis pathway and restricts microbial growth of fresh produce without any expensive technologies (refrigeration) and harmful chemicals (toxic). It can be adopted to any stage of the fruits and vegetable supply chain.

The invention provides a composition and smart packaging methods for extending the shelf life of the agricultural produces. The composition comprising active ingredients, which act as a signal molecule to activate a defense mechanism with a flower, greens, fruit, or vegetable. The product is designed in the desired form (like sachet, Spray, crate, covering paper, etc.), which includes the encapsulated powder of the active ingredient which is released in a sustained manner near the farm/agricultural produce. When the volatile active ingredient is released it slows down the ethylene biosynthesis pathway and restricts microbial growth of fresh produce without any expensive technologies (refrigeration) and harmful chemicals (toxic). It can be adopted to any stage of the fruits and vegetable supply chain.

The invention provides a composition and smart packaging methods for extending the shelf life of the agricultural produces. The composition comprising active ingredients, which act as a signal molecule to activate a defense mechanism with a flower, greens, fruit, or vegetable. The product is designed in the desired form (like sachet, Spray, crate, covering paper, etc.), which includes the encapsulated powder of the active ingredient which is released in a sustained manner near the farm/agricultural produce. When the volatile active ingredient is released it slows down the ethylene biosynthesis pathway and restricts microbial growth of fresh produce without any expensive technologies (refrigeration) and harmful chemicals (toxic). It can be adopted to any stage of the fruits and vegetable supply chain.

An inside air control apparatus includes: a gas supply device that performs a gas supply operation for supplying low oxygen concentration air into a container; and a controller that controls an operation of the gas supply device so that the inside air has desired composition. The controller is configured to be able to execute, if an oxygen concentration of the inside air is higher than a target oxygen concentration, a carbon dioxide concentration controlling operation for controlling composition of the inside air to be desired composition by causing the gas supply device to perform the gas supply operation, while allowing the gas supply device to change the amount of gas supply such that the carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air falls within a predetermined reference concentration range.