Abstract: Microcapsules formed from urea-, thiourea- and/or melamine-formaldehyde prepolymers which are particularly useful in formulating agrochemicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to (1S,aRS)-2-chloro-N-(2,4-dimethyl-3-thienyl)-N-(2-metho1xy-1-methylethyl)a cetamide, a novel method of preparation, herbicidal compositions comprising said compound and methods of combatting weeds employing said compound.

Abstract: The invention discloses compounds of formula I It has now been found that compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or trifluoromethyl, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, or di-C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, heteroaryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryloxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryloxyaryl, arylaryl, heteroaryl, aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkoxyaryl, aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkoxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, heteroaryloxyaryl, aryloxy-C.sub.1-4 alkylaryl or aryl substituted by a group selected from --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--O--CH.sub.2 --aryl, --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--O--CH(CH.sub.3)--aryl, --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--C.sub.3-4 alkenyloxy,--C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--C.sub.3-4 alkynyloxy, or --CH.sub.2 --O--N.dbd.C(CH.sub.

Abstract: Dicamba degrading bacterial microorganisms are represented by the Pseudomonas and Moraxella ATCC deposits Nos. 53539, 53540 and 53541 and are characterized by morphologically appearing as short rounded rods and being capable of growing as a pure culture in sterile aqueous media in the presence of dicamba as essentially the sole carbon source.

Abstract: A novel dominant allele which imparts orange colored fruit in bell peppers has been identified. This allele can be used as part of a breeding program as an efficient way of controlling orange coloration. Line 434 and Hybrids NVH 3074 and 0366, are also described.

Abstract: Novel arylaminocarbonyl compounds, intermediates therefore, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds are disclosed.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions comprising paraesthetic agrochemicals, such as pyrethroids, and an amount of urea effective to reduce the paraesthetic effect of such agrochemicals.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of an insect attractant composition which includes a trialkylamine salt, an alkali salt of a carboxylic acid and a pheromone in a suitable aqueous solution.

Abstract: A point source insect control device which comprises a frangible container poorly permeable to gases and liquids containing a liquid insecticidal substance capable of translocation; a sheet of absorbent material at least one portion of which at least partially surrounds or is in close proximity with the container, and an enclosure for the container and absorbent sheet which bears multiple perforations or apertures sufficient to allow translocation of the insecticidal substances once the frangible container is ruptured.

Abstract: Control of field bindweed employing a phytopathogenic fungus Phoma proboscis.

Abstract: Novel processes for introducing DNA into plant material utilizing non-pulsed electric current, and plant cell lines, differentiated plant tissues and plants produced by said processes.

Abstract: Hydantoin for the control of weeds are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 3,5-dioxo-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrooxazines as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention described in this patent application relates to novel amides of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined in the disclosure, intermediates for such amides, synthesis thereof and their use for the control of weeds.

Abstract: The invention compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl; optionally substituted aryl or CF.sub.3 ;Y is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or optionally substituted aryl;A is nitrogen or CH; andZ is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or optionally substituted heteroaryl;the use of such compounds for the control of phytopathogens, compositions for facilitating such use, and the preparation of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Control of pitted morningglory employing a phytopathogenic fungus Colletotrichum capsici Number NRRL 18944 or a mutation thereof.

Abstract: Pesticide granules especially for delivering a biological pesticide in aquatic applications have a wax core and the pesticide secured to the core in a water dispersible or water soluble matrix. More specifically the pesticide composition is free flowing and water floatable with the biological pesticide being of the genus Bacillus and the coating matrix being proteinaceous.

Abstract: Brassica oleracea plants having cytoplasmic male sterility and processes for their production.

Abstract: Arylaminocarbonyl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2-6, X.sub.1, A and m are as defined in the disclosure, intermediates therefore, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds are described.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I wherein R, R.sub.1 and Az are as defined in the description, the fungicidal use of such compounds, compositions for facilitating such use and the preparation of compounds of formula I.