Abstract: A method of preserving cut flowers such as roses, tulips, carnations and mums, by the insertion of the freshly cut stems of cut flowers in a solution of a water-soluble polyamino organic acid, preferably polyaspartic acid. The life of a flower, as it appears healthy and viable without stem bending or senescence of the flower itself, is substantially prolonged, in many cases two to three times longer than untreated flowers.

Abstract: Cyclic imino derivatives of the formulaB--X.sub.2 --X.sub.1 --A--Y--E (I)wherein A, B, E, X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and Y are as defined herein, the stereoisomers, tautomers, mixtures and addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and processes for preparing them. The cyclic imino derivatives are useful as inhibitors of cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, e.g., thrombocyte aggregation.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising herbicidally effective amounts of a diphenyl ether of the formula ##STR1## at least one nitrogen containing fertilizer that is present in an amount that increases the herbicidal activity of said diphenyl ether; andone or more adjuvants.

Abstract: A method of supplying sulphur to a plant growing in a plant growth medium, or to a plant growth medium in which a plant is to be grown, comprises applying to the plant or to the plant growth medium a composition which includes a plant physiologically acceptable amount of dimethylsulphone.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and X have the meanings reported in the description, can be used in compositions for agricultural use in particular as herbicides in the defense of useful crops from weeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R, R.sup.1 to R.sup.4, r, Y, Z and W are defined as indicated in the description, a process for their preparation and their use as inhibitors of platelet aggregation, metastasis of carcinoma cells and osteoclast binding to the bone surfaces.

Abstract: A composition exhibiting increased defoliation and growth inhibition efficacy comprises the mixture of an amide-sulfuric acid adduct and a phosphonic acid and/or phosphonic acid derivative or salt.

Abstract: A composition containing an effective amount of a herbicide and an aqueous ammoniacal ionic solution of metal alkanoates is disclosed. Alkanoates having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms are preferred, with acetates most preferred. Metals selected from the group consisting of boron, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, sodium and zinc are preferred, with zinc particularly preferred. Both broadleaf and grass herbicides are preferred, with herbicides having an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of quizalofop, sodium salt of bentazon, sodium salt of acifluorfen, chlorimuron ethyl, lactofen, fluazifop-p-butyl, fenoxaprop-ethyl, methyl 3-[[[[4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl] 2-thiophenecarboxylate, 2-[1-ethoxyimon]butyl]-5-[2-[ethylthio]propyl]-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexene-1-o ne, and ammonium salt of imazethapyre. The composition of the present invention is applied postemergence to crops using conventional broadcast spray techniques.

Abstract: Insecticidal compounds having the formula N-(2-R.sup.a -3-R.sup.b -4-R.sup.h -benzoyl)-N'-(2-R.sup.c -3-R.sup.d -4-R.sup.e -5-R.sup.f -benzoyl)-N'-R.sup.g -hydrazine wherein R.sup.a is a halo or lower alkyl; R.sup. b is lower alkoxy, optionally substituted with halo (preferably fluoro); R.sup.c is selected from hydrogen, halo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxy lower alkyl, and nitro; R.sup.d, R.sup.e and R.sup.f are each independently selected from hydrogen, bromo, chloro, fluoro, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and lower alkoxy lower alkyl; R.sub.g is a (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)alkyl; R.sup.h is hydrogen, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, or when taken together with R.sup.b is methylenedioxy (--OCH.sub.2 O--), 1,2-ethylenedioxy (--OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--), 1,2-ethyleneoxy (--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--) or 1,3-propyleneoxy (--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--) wherein an oxo atom is located at the R.sup.b position; and the substituents R.sup.c and R.sup.d, or R.sup.d and R.sup.e, or R.sup.e and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention embodies compositions comprising herbicidally effective compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently methyl or ethyl,X is H methyl, chlorine, bromine, fluorine;Y is chlorine, bromine, fluorine: andn is 0, 1, or 2 and a non-phytotoxic antidotally effective amount of an antidote therefore selected from the group of amides of haloalkanoic acids, including oxazolidines and thiazolidines, aromatic oxime derivatives, thiazole carboxylic acids and derivatives, substituted phenylpyrimidines, 2-(dichloroacetyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane and 2-(dichloromethyl)-2-thiazoline.

Abstract: Diphenylheteroalkyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A and R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the meanings specified in the description, and the preparation thereof are described.The substances are suitable for controlling diseases and as cosmetic agents.

Abstract: This invention embodies compositions comprising herbicidally effective compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently methyl or ethyl,X is H, methyl, chlorine, bromine, fluorine;Y is chlorine, bromine, fluorine; andn is 0, 1 or 2and a non-phytotoxic antidotally effective amount of an antidote therefor selected from the group of amides of haloalkanoic acids, including oxazolidines and thiazolidines, aromatic oxime derivatives, thiazole carboxylic acids and derivatives, substituted phenylpyrimidines, 2-(dichloroacetyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane and 2-(dichloromethyl)-2-thiazoline.

Abstract: A method minimizing herbicidal injury to agricultural plants and crops while controlling undesirable weeds associated with said agricultural plants comprises applying thereto an effective quantity of N-phosphonomethyl-glycine and 4-trifluoromethyl-4-nitrodiphenyl ether, particularly acifluorfen.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aromatic diamine compound represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3. Also disclosed is a bismaleimide compound represented by the formula (IV) ##STR2## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3, A resin forming composition comprising these compounds is also disclosed. The compounds are useful as raw materials for resins, and the resin forming composition and the resin can provide excellent heat resistance and impact resistance and low hygroscopicity.

Abstract: The agents according to the invention which containa) herbicides selected from the group of the imidazolinones of the formula (I) and (II) as claimed in claim 1 and, if desired, additionally phosphinothricin or known analogs,b) C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 -fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfates as wetting agents andc) customary additives,permit a surprisingly lower application rate of active ingredient compared with herbicidal agents without wetting agent b, while having the same effectiveness.

Abstract: A paint stripper composition comprising benzyl alcohol or a derivative thereof and a chlorinated alkane.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting an ethylene response in a plant is disclosed herein. The method comprises applying to the plant an effective ethylene response-inhibiting amount of cyclopropene, 1.1.1. propellane, or derivatives thereof. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting abscission in plants and methods of prolonging the life of cut flowers.

Abstract: An increase in the quality of maize seed, especially with respect to improved seed vigor, is achieved by defoliating maize plants during a specific period after pollination. A maize seed assemblage then is obtained that is characterized by an enhanced seed vigor.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting or preventing emergence and growth of algae, comprising use of a germanium compound and a herbicide, and an antialgal composition comprising a germanium compound and a herbicide. The method of the present invention inhibits and prevents emergence and growth of algae, and can be used safely with little influence on aquatic animals. The method is advantageously used for a fish tank in which fish for appreciation is kept, so as to keep good appearance of the tank and to reduce burden of cleaning the tank by preventing emergence and growth of attached algae. Particularly, the composition for artificial seawater of the present invention shows no toxicity to marine animals to be raised in the artificial seawater prepared using the composition of the invention, and can inhibit and prevent emergence of algae. Therefore, the composition of the invention can be beneficially used for raising, culture, study, and the like of marine animals.

Abstract: Solid herbicidal compositions contain N-phosphonomethylglycine and an alkyl phenol polyoxyethylene surfactant containing from about 50 to about 90 weight percent of an alkyl phenol polyoxyethylene carboxylic acid.