Abstract: N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl)arylsulfonamides in which the aryl radical is substituted in the 2-position by a carboxy radical, ester, thioester, or amide thereof; e.g. N-[(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)-aminocarbonyl]-2-methoxycarbonylbenzenesul fonamide or N-[(4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-methoxycarbonylbenze nesulfonamide; are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inhibiting microorganisms and/or controlling biofouling of cooling towers by use of certain alkylthioalkylamines such as n-decylthioethylamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions of imidazolinone acid herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which X denotes O or S; R and R.sup.1 denote H, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, CN, NO.sub.2 or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.2 denotes H or alkyl; Y denotes an optionally substituted alkylene or phenylene group and Z denotes a carboxyl, carboxylate, carboxylic acid ester, carboxamide, nitrile or thioamide group, are suitable for reducing the phytotoxicity of herbicides in useful plants.

Abstract: A chemically stabilized herbicide composition containing the compound with the formula: ##STR1## together with tristyryl-phenol-phosphates-polyethoxylated and/or polypropoxylated as well as with other possible coadjuvant and inert substances.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy or difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.

Abstract: A 5-sulphonamido-1-aryl-pyrazole of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, nitro, nitroso or halogen,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or a radical R.sup.3 --SO.sub.2 --, or an inorganic or organic cation bonded in the form of a salt,R.sup.3 represents alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, halogeno-alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted aryl,R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 independently of one another represent cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or a radical --(O).sub.n --R.sup.9 andR.sup.5, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another and of R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 represent the same radicals as R.sup.4 and R.sup.6, and additionally represent hydrogen,whereinR.sup.9 represents alkyl, halogenoalkyl, amino, alkyl-amino or dialkylamino andn represents the number 0, 1 or 2.Such 5-sulphonamido-1-aryl-pyrazole being useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: Subject of the invention are liquid pesticidal compositions in the form of aqueous suspension concentrates, which in addition to the active substance or mixture of active substances contain an alkali metal salt of sulfosuccinic acid semiester prepared by reaction of a polyglycol ether of a condensation product of (C.sub.8 -C.sub.12)-alkylphenol and formaldehyde with maleic anhydride and an alkali metal sulfite, in combination with a mixture of an alkali metal salt of a ligninsulfonic acid and identical parts of a swelling alkaline earth metal silicate. These suspension concentrates have an advantageous stability to storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions useful for prolonging the action and increasing the selectivity of herbicide compositions containing .alpha.-chloroacetamide derivatives as active ingredient as well as to highly selective herbicide compositions containing .alpha.-chloroacetamide derivatives as active ingredients and optionally an antidote wherein an animal derivative of the general formula (III) is used for achieving the prolonged action and increased selectivity. In the formula (III) ##STR1## R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 stand independently for hydrogen, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl or C.sub.2-5 alkenyl group optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; andR.sub.9 stands for hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group optionally substituted by halogen, or a phenyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to haloalkyl-sulfenoxyl-2, 3-dibromopropane compounds and their use as antidotes for thiocarbamate herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in paddy rice crops by applying an effective amount of an oxabicycloalkane herbicidal compound to the locus of paddy rice.

Abstract: A method of increasing plant biomass, individual plant constituents, and in most cases, increasing rate of plant growth, by the application of certain substituted phenoxytrialkylamines, substituted phenylthiotrialkyamines or dialkylmorpholium halides to plants at very early stages of development and in very low amounts.

Abstract: Improved floral fertility is obtained by applying lipoaminoacids to plants during the period between floral induction and the end of inflorescence of the plant. Foliar spraying can be used to apply a solution or aqueous suspension that has 10 to 1000 ppm of lipoaminoacids. The solution of suspension is applied in amounts of 5 to 100 g per hectare.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is herbicidal composition comprising a derivative of 1,2,4-triazole as an active ingredient, represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group fluoromethyl group (--CH.sub.2 F),3,3,3-trifluoropopyl group, methoxy group, cyano group, methoxymethyl group, methylthio group, methoxycarbonyl group or isopropoxycarbonyl group and R.sup.3 represents a thiocarbamoyl group or a group represented by the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group or a hydroxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group and R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group, halogeno (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) alkyl group, hydroxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An evaporation inhibitor composition which consists essentially of:A. from about 15 to about 50% by weight of a wax mixture containing at least about 5% by weight, based on the wax mixture, of a wax component having an acid number of from about 10 to about 95 mg KOH/g wax;B. from about 4 to about 20% by weight of at least one nonionic and/or anionic emulsifier;C. from about 19.5 to about 81% by weight of water and/or at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones having a boiling point of from about 70.degree. to about 280.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for combating the growth of unwanted plants, wherein the soil or the plants are treated with a compound of the formula ##STR1## where Ar denotes substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl, R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.3 denotes alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or substituted aralkyl, and Az denotes substituted or unsubstituted pyrazole, imidazole or triazole, or a metal complex thereof, and herbicides for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A new flower-thinning agent is now provided, which is comprising cholesterol as the active component and advantageously exerts the flower-thinning effects superior to the known flower-thinning agents.

Abstract: Desirable growth responses, such as, for example, a retardation of abscission layer formation, or an increase in the size, yield quality or sugar content of fruit are induced in fruit bearing plants by applying to the fruit or to the plant prior to harvest an effective amount of substituted benzoic or phenylacetic acid ester.

Abstract: Diphenyl ethers of formula: ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen or one of a specified range of substituents e.g. halogen, hydroxy, haloalkyl, B, C, E and F are hydrogen or specified substituents; D is CF.sub.3, halogen, or another specified substituent; and R is a group --CONR.sup.4 SO.sub.2 R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sup.3 is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or aryl radical; useful as selective herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery that esters of phosphoric and phthalic acids are effective wood penetrant-carriers for biocidally active ingredients, especially oil soluble or oil miscible ingredients, in basal sprays.