Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for controlling powdery mildew primary infections in crops and to a method for controlling those primary infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of host defense inducers for controlling selected bacterial harmful organisms in useful plants, wherein the bacterial harmful organisms are selected from the group consisting of Acidovorax avenae, Burkholderia spec., Burkholderia glumae, Candidatus Liberibacter spec., Corynebacterium, Erwinia spec., Pseudomonas syringae, Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidae, Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea, Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato, Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans, Streptomyces spp., Xanthomonas spp., Xanthomonas axonopodis, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. glycines, Xanthomonas campestris, Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, Xanthomonas campestris pv. pruni, Xanthomonas fragariae and Xanthomonas transluscens. In a preferred aspect of the invention the host defense inducer is isotianil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the protection of harvested fruits, cutflowers or vegetables against decay caused by certain storage diseases or disorders expressed in storage conditions, which fruits, cutflowers or vegetables have been treated pre-harvest with dithiino-tetracarboximides for formula (I). In particular the invention relates to the application of dithiino-tetracarboximides of formula (I) before harvest to protect harvested fruit, cutflowers or vegetables against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for controlling powdery mildew primary infections in crops and to a method for controlling those primary infections.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) (a) and an insecticide compound (b) in a (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 1/1000 to 1000/1. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the pests and diseases of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) (a) and an insecticide compound (b) in a (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 1/1000 to 1000/1. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the pests and diseases of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-phenylethylpyrazole carboxamide derivatives, in particular 3-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid [2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-methoxy-1-methyl-ethyl]-amide for controlling powdery mildew primary infections in crops and to a method for controlling those primary infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-phenylethylpyrazole carboxamide derivatives or salts thereof for extended shelf life and storage stability of fruits and vegetables, to a method for extending shelf life or fruits and vegetables by applying N-phenylethylpyrazole carboxamide derivatives or salts thereof to the crops prior to the harvest of the fruits or vegetables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for extending shelf life and storage stability of fruits and vegetables, to a method for extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables by applying a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor to the crops prior to the harvest of the fruits or vegetables and to a fruit or vegetable treated with a succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors and/or complex III inhibitors for controlling undesired fungal pathogens and simultaneously improving the ratio of harmful to beneficial microorganisms in crops and to a method for treating crops or parts of crops for controlling undesired fungal pathogens and simultaneously improving the ratio of harmful to beneficial microorganisms by treating the crops or parts of crops with a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor and/or a complex III inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for increasing the content of desired ingredients in crops, such as fruits and vegetables and to a method for increasing the content of desired ingredients in crops by applying a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor to the crops prior to the harvest of the crop or of its fruits or vegetables.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors, especially of fluopyram, for controlling Sclerotinia ssp., to a method for treating plants or plant parts for controlling Sclerotinia ssp. and to a method for treating seed for controlling Sclerotinia ssp. in the seed and in the plants which grow from the seed, by treating the seed with a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for extending shelf life and storage stability of fruits and vegetables, to a method for extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables by applying a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor to the crops prior to the harvest of the fruits or vegetables and to a fruit or vegetable treated with a succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for controlling powdery mildew primary infections in crops and to a method for controlling those primary infections.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) (a) and an insecticide compound (b) in a (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 1/1000 to 1000/1. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the pests and diseases of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fungicide composition based on N2-phenylamidine derivatives and another fungicide compound, preferably fluoxastrobin or prothioconazole, and a method for protecting plants against fungal diseases using such a composition.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is novel antifungal medicaments based on N2-phenylamidine derivatives and optionally at least one antifungal synergistic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fungicidal composition comprising at least one N2-phenylamidine derivative in combination with at least one known fungicidal compound, and a method for protecting plants against fungal diseases using such a composition.

Abstract: Phosphorus acid derivatives and the like are used as an amplifier (potentiator) of plant defense responses induced by other materials (elicitors).