Abstract: Linoleic acid is converted into ?-linolenic acid by the enzyme ?6-desaturase. The present invention is directed to isolated nucleic acids comprising the ?6-desaturase gene. More particularly, the isolated nucleic acid comprises the promoter, coding region and termination regions of the ?6-desaturase gene. The present invention provides recombinant constructions comprising the ?6-desaturase coding region in functional combination with heterologous regulatory sequences. The nucleic acids and recombinant constructions of the instant invention are useful in the production of GLA in transgenic organisms.

Abstract: Linoleic acid is converted into ?-linolenic acid by the enzyme ?6-desaturase. The present invention is directed to isolated nucleic acids comprising the ?6-desaturase gene. More particularly, the isolated nucleic acid comprises the promoter, coding region and termination regions of the ?6-desaturase gene. The present invention provides recombinant constructions comprising the ?6-desaturase coding region in functional combination with heterologous regulatory sequences. The nucleic acids and recombinant constructions of the instant invention are useful in the production of GLA in transgenic organisms.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of the formula: wherein R2 is lower alkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted by from one to five groups, the same or different, which are lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, halogen or —SR4; R3 is halogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, —S-alkyl, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms in the ring, alkenyl or alkynyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, or —(CR5R6)—SR2 wherein q is one or two; R4 is lower alkyl; R5 and R6 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower haloalkyl; and n is zero or an integer from one to three; intermediate compounds of the formula: and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Linoleic acid is converted into &ggr;-linolenic acid by the enzyme &Dgr;6-desaturase. The present invention is directed to isolated nucleic acids comprising the &Dgr;6-desaturase gene. More particularly, the isolated nucleic acid comprises the promoter, coding region and termination regions of the &Dgr;6-desaturase gene. The present invention provides recombinant constructions comprising the &Dgr;6-desaturase coding region in functional combination with heterologous regulatory sequences. The nucleic acids and recombinant constructions of the instant invention are useful in the production of GLA in transgenic organisms.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a compound A having the formula: wherein M is an oxygen or sulphur atom, n is 0 or 1, and Y is a fluorine or chlorine atom or a methyl radical; and at least one fungicidal compound B. A method for preventing or controlling phytopathogenic fungi on crops by applying, an effective and non-plant-poisonous amount of said compound on the exposed parts of the plants is also disclosed.

Abstract: An emulsifiable composition for the control of insects, especially of termites, comprising a 1-substituted phenyl-3-cyanopyrazole, a weakly polar solvent and an emulsifying agent, optionally comprising further additives or solvents. These compositions avoid the formation of crystals.

Abstract: Synergistic fungicidal composition comprising a compound analogous to strobilurin of formula (I): in which: A is the nitrogen atom or the —CH group, B is the —OCH2— or —CH2O— or CH(CH3)—O—N═CH— or —CH═N—O—CH(CH3)— group or the group R1 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is —OCH3 or —NHCH3, X is a halogen atom, the cyano group or an alkyl or haloalkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is equal to 1 or 2, with, when n is equal to 2, the possibility of having different X groups, and at least one fungicidal compound B, and a process for the curative or preventive control of phytopathogenic fungi using the composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of the formula: wherein R2 is lower alkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted by from one to five groups, the same or different, which are lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, halogen or —SR4; R3 is halogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, —S-alkyl, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms in the ring, alkenyl or alkynyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, or —(CR5R6)—SR2 wherein q is one or two; R4 is lower alkyl; R5 and R6 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower haloalkyl; and n is zero or an integer from one to three; intermediate compounds of the formula: and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions comprising: a) between 0.001 and 5%, preferably between 0.05 and 0.5%, of a solid compound of 1-phenylpyrazole type, in particular 1-[2,6-Cl2-4-CF3-phenyl]-3-CN 4-[SO-CF3]-5-NH2 pyrazole; and b) between 0.05 and 10%, preferably between 0.1 and 5%, of a thickener; and c) between 5 and 50%, preferably between 10 and 40%, of propylene glycol, the compound of formula (I) being in the dissolved state in the said propylene glycol. Method for controlling insects using this composition, in particular for controlling ants.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising, as active ingredients, (a) at least one pyrethroid compound and (b) an N-arylpyrazole compound such as 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfmylpyrazole, and an insecticidal method which comprises applying the composition.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a compound A having the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising, as active ingredients, (a) at least one pyrethroid compound and (b) an N-arylpyrazole compound such as 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro)-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole, and an insecticidal method which comprises applying the composition.

Abstract: Linoleic acid is converted into &ggr;-linolenic acid by the enzyme &Dgr;6-desaturase. The present invention is directed to isolated nucleic acids comprising the &Dgr;6-desaturase gene. More particularly, the isolated nucleic acid comprises the promoter, coding region and termination regions of the &Dgr;6-desaturase gene. The present invention provides recombinant constructions comprising the &Dgr;6-desaturase coding region in functional combination with heterologous regulatory sequences. The nucleic acids and recombinant constructions of the instant invention are useful in the production of GLA in transgenic organisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1-arylpyrazole-3-thiocarboxamide derivatives of formula (I): 1

Abstract: An isolated DNA sequence capable of serving as regulatory element in a chimeric gene which can be used for the transformation of plants is disclosed. A chimeric gene for the transformation of plants is also disclosed. The gene comprises at least, in the direction of transcription, a promoter sequence, a transgene and a regulatory element, characterized in that the regulatory element consists of at least one intron 1 in the noncoding 5′ region of a plant histone gene allowing the expression of the protein in the zones and undergoing rapid growth. The production of transgenic plants is also disclosed.

Abstract: Isolated DNA sequence which can serve as terminator region in a chimeric gene capable of being used for the transformation of plants 1) Chimeric gene for the transformation of plants. 2) It comprises at least, in the direction of transcription, a promoter region, a transgene and a terminator region, characterized in that the terminator region consists of at least one terminator region from a plant histone gene permitting the expression of the protein in the regions of rapid growth. 3) Production of transgenic plants.

Abstract: A solid concentrated agrochemical composition comprising a homogeneous mixture of: (1) one (or a number of) concentrated compositions A in the form of dispersible granules, each granule containing at least one active material and not containing an effervescent agent, and having a cumulative pore volume of between 0.17 and 0.35 ml/g and having an apparent density of between 0.35 and 0.8 g/cm3; and (2) a concentrated composition B in the form of dispersible granules, each granule containing an effervescent agent and not containing an active material, and having a cumulative pore volume of between 0.020 and 0.13 ml/g and having an apparent density of between 0.8 and 1.5 g/cm3; the A/B quantitative ratio being between 0.01 and 30. A containerization system comprising said agrochemical composition within a bag whose wall is a film consisting of a film-forming material which is soluble or dispersible in water.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising, as active ingredients, (a) at least one pyrethroid compound and (b) an N-aryldiazole compound such as 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole, and an insecticidal method which comprises applying the composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of the formula: wherein R2 is lower alkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted by from one to five groups, the same or different, which are lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, halogen or —SR4; R3 is halogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, —S-alkyl, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms in the ring, alkenyl or alkynyl having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, or -(CR5R6)—SR2 wherein q is one or two; R4 is lower alkyl; R5 and R6 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower haloalkyl; and n is zero or an integer from one to three; intermediate compounds of the formula: and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA sequence encoding an oxalate oxidase. The oxalate oxidase may be used for the resistance of plants to diseases caused by Sclerotinia sp. It may be provided by a chimeric gene and a vector containing the coding sequence. It may be used to confer on plants an increased resistance to diseases caused by Sclerotinia sp.