Abstract: Co-application of auxin agonist herbicides such as dicamba and amino acid synthesis inhibitor herbicides such as ALS inhibitor herbicides reduces the incidence of phytotoxic effects, particularly in grassy crops.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stable pesticidal microemulsion formulation comprising from about 0.01 to about 25% by weight of an insect growth regulator, for example methoprene, S-methoprene, hydroprene and/or S-hydroprene, and from about 0.1 to about 5.0% by weight of an active ingredient, for example pyrethroids or permethrins, and from about 3 to 50% by weight of one or more surfactants with a hydrophile-lipophile balance value of 6 or higher, and from about 25 to 98% by weight of water wherein the insect growth regulator and active ingredient are dispersed in the surfactant(s) forming an oil phase which is in turn dispersed in water and forms discrete micelles in the range of about 0.001 to about 0.5 micrometers. This invention also teaches a method of applying the stable pesticidal microemulsion on animals to control ticks and fleas.

Abstract: Anti-microbial proteins isolated from sugar beet, wherein the anti-microbial proteins exclude chitinases and glucanases. Said proteins include a pure protein selected from those depicted in SEQ ID Nos 2, 5 and 8, or a functionally equivalent analogue thereof in which one or more amino acids have been added, substituted or removed without substantially reducing the protein's anti-microbial activity, or mixtures of such proteins or analogues. A synergistic anti-fungal effect is observed if at least one of the AX proteins is combined with a WIN protein. The invention also provides recombinant DNA comprising a sequence encoding a protein according to the invention, a vector comprising said DNA and transformed plants comprising said DNA. The invention further provides an anti-microbial composition containing one or more of the said proteins, and a process for combatting fungi or bacteria which comprises exposing them to said proteins or compositions.

Abstract: Anti-microbial proteins isolated from sugar beet, wherein the anti-microbial proteins exclude chitinases and glucanases. Said proteins include a pure protein selected from those depicted in SEQ ID Nos 2, 5 and 8, or a functionally equivalent analogue thereof in which one or more amino acids have been added, substituted or removed without substantially reducing the protein's anti-microbial activity, or mixtures of such proteins or analogues. A synergistic anti-fungal effect is observed if at least one of the AX proteins is combined with a WIN protein. The invention also provides recombinant DNA comprising a sequence encoding a protein according to the invention, a vector comprising said DNA and transformed plants comprising said DNA. The invention further provides an anti-microbial composition containing one or more of the said proteins, and a process for combatting fungi or bacteria which comprises exposing them to said proteins or compositions.

Abstract: Substituted aryl or heteroaryl in particular benzoyl bicycloalkane-diones and related compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said diones for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Somatic embryo suspension cultures and pro-embryogenic mass suspension cultures (PEMs) comprising somatic embryos and PEMs having substantially similar ploidy levels, plants derived therefrom, and methods for obtaining said somatic embryos.

Abstract: Pregerminated seeds comprising desiccation tolerant emerged radicles, processes for their production, and plants produced from such seeds.

Abstract: Polyploid Fragaria plants propagatable from seed wherein substantially each plant is capable of a fruit productivity within its first year, F1 hybrid Fragaria plants, methods for producing F1 hybrid Fragaria plants, F1 hybrid Fragaria seed, and Fragaria berries thereof.

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

Abstract: Substituted phthalides and heterocyclic phthalides and derivatives thereof which are useful as herbicides are described.

Abstract: Novel polypeptides are isolated from the venom of the parasitic wasp, Bracon hebetor, and are designated Brh-I to Brh-V. These polypeptides are paralytic and/or toxic to insects. The entire amino acid sequence of Brh-I and the DNA encoding it is also determined. These polypeptides may be cloned into a baculovirus, and used for insect control.

Abstract: The hsr203J gene of SEQ ID No. 1 and individual components thereof including its promoter and regulatory regions thereof, its coding region, its gene product; modifications thereto; applications of said gene, promoter region, regulatory region and coding region and modifications thereto; DNA constructs, vectors and transformed plants each comprising the gene or part thereof.

Abstract: The hsr203J gene of SEQ ID No. 1 and individual components thereof including its promoter and regulatory regions thereof, its coding region, its gene product; modifications thereto; applications of said gene, promoter region, regulatory region and coding region and modifications thereto; DNA constructs, vectors and transformed plants each comprising the gene or part thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses compounds of formula I ##STR1## the use of such compounds for the control of phytopathogens, composition for facilitating such use, and the preparation of the compounds of formula I.

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

Abstract: Co-application of the chloroacetamide herbicide metolachlor with certain triketone herbicides provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A new ivy-leaved geranium particularly distinguished by its well-branched shape and compact growth, early appearing deep lilac with blotch single flowers with low seedset, good precocity and floral richness.

Abstract: A new ivy-leaved geranium particularly distinguished by its well-branched shape and compact growth, early appearing lilac single flowers which do not set seed with good precocity and floral richness.

Abstract: A new Ivy-leaved geranium particularly distinguished by its well-branched shape and compact growth, early appearing light red purple single flowers which do not set seed with good precocity and floral richness.

Abstract: A new ivy-leaved geranium particularly distinguished by its well-branched shape and compact growth, early appearing blush white single flowers which do not set seed with good precocity and floral richness.