Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) 2,6-dichloro-N-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylmethyl]benzamide (CAS-No 239110-15-7, common name fluopicolide) of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively combating undesirable microorganisms of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) ethaboxam and (B) fenamidone. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylmethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (1) and N-(cyano-2-thienylmethyl)-4-ethyl-2-(ethylamino)-5-thiazolecarboxamide; in an (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 0.01 to 10. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) 2,6-dichloro-N-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylmethyl]benzamide (CAS-No 239110-15-7, common name fluopicolide) of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively combating undesirable microorganisms of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) ethaboxam and (B) fenamidone. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) for controlling pathogens by foliar application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) 2,6-dichloro-N-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylmethyl]benzamide (CAS-No 239110-15-7, common name fluopicolide) of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively combating undesirable microorganisms of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising at least a pyridylmethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) and a chloronitrile derivative which is chlorothalonil; in a compound (I)/chlorothalonil weight ratio of from 0.005 to 1. Method for preventively or curatively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: 1) Fungicidal compositions comprising: a) at least one pyridylmethylbenzamide derivative of Formula (I), in which the various radicals are as defined in the description; and b) at least one compound (II) capable of inhibiting the transport of electrons of the respiratory chain of mitochondrial ubiquinol:ferricytochrome-c oxidoreductase or complex III in phytopathogenic fungal organisms. 2) Process for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of crops, characterized in that an effective and nonphytotoxic quantity of one of these fungicidal compositions is applied to the aerial parts of plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular a fungicidal composition, comprising Iprovalicarb (1-methylethyl-[2-methyl-1-[[[(1S)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl]amino]carbonyl]propyl]-carbamate, CAS No 140923-17-7) and Fosethyl Aluminium (aluminiumethylhydrogenphosphonate, CAS No 39148-24-8 (known from FR-A-2254276) and Propineb [[(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis[carbamodithioato]](2-)]zinc homopolymer, CAS No. 12071-83-9 (known from BE 611960). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi and/or microorganisms of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel nucleic acid fragment of the genome of rice pathogenic fungus Magnaporthe grisea comprising a gene coding for a protein (hereafter referred to as gene 763) whereof the presence and integrity are indispensable for pathogenesis of said fungus with respect to rice and barley. The invention also concerns the promoter of said gene, the gene coding for protein 763, protein 763 and uses thereof for identifying potential biological targets for novel fungicide molecules and for isolating genes coding for proteins controlling biochemical functions essential to the pathogenesis of the fungus Magnaporthe grisea with respect to rice and barley. The invention further concerns compounds inhibiting pathogenesis of fungi related to the expression of gene 763.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel nucleic acid fragment of the genome of rice pathogenic fungus Magnaporthe grisea comprising a gene coding for a protein (hereafter referred to as gene 763) whereof the presence and integrity are indispensable for pathogenesis of said fungus with respect to rice and barley. The invention also concerns the promoter of said gene, the gene coding for protein 763, protein 763 and uses thereof for identifying potential biological targets for novel fungicide molecules and for isolating genes coding for proteins controlling biochemical functions essential to the pathogenesis of the fungus Magnaporthe grisea with respect to rice and barley. The invention further concerns compounds inhibiting pathogenesis of fungi related to the expression of gene 763.

Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprise a phosphorous acid derivative (phosphonate or phosphite derivative), a compound of the mandelamide type like mandipropamid and a further fungicide compound. Such combinations are very highly suitable for controlling phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: 1) Fungicidal compositions comprising: a) at least one pyridylmethylbenzamide derivative of Formula (I), in which the various radicals are as defined in the description; and b) at least one compound (II) capable of inhibiting the transport of electrons of the respiratory chain of mitochondrial ubiquinol:ferricytochrome-c oxidoreductase or complex III in phytopathogenic fungal organisms. 2) Process for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of crops, characterized in that an effective and nonphytotoxic quantity of one of these fungicidal compositions is applied to the aerial parts of plants.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel nucleic acid fragment of the genome of rice pathogenic fungus Magnaporthe grisea comprising a gene coding for a protein (hereafter referred to as gene 763) whereof the presence and integrity are indispensable for pathogenesis of said fungus with respect to rice and barley. The invention also concerns the promoter of said gene, the gene coding for protein 763, protein 763 and uses thereof for identifying potential biological targets for novel fungicide molecules and for isolating genes coding for proteins controlling biochemical functions essential to the pathogenesis of the fungus Magnaporthe grisea with respect to rice and barley. The invention further concerns compounds inhibiting pathogenesis of fungi related to the expression of gene 763.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylmethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) and N-dichlorofluoromethylthio-N?,N?-dimethyl-N-p-tolylsulfarnide; in an (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 0.01 to 10. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: 1) Fungicidal compositions comprising: a) at least one pyridylmethylbenzamide derivative of formula (I): ?in which the various radicals are as defined in the description, and b) at least one compound (II) which is a phosphorous acid derivative, or phosphorous acid itself, and also alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal or metallic salts thereof. 2) Process for curatively or preventively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops, characterized in that an effective and non-phytotoxic amount of one of these fungicidal compositions is applied to the aerial parts of the plants.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising at least a pyridylmethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) and a chloronitrile derivative which is chlorothalonil; in a compound (I)/chlorothalonil weight ratio of from 0.005 to 1. Method for preventively or curatively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel nucleic acid fragment of the genome of rice pathogenic fungus Magnaporthe grisea comprising a gene coding for a protein (hereafter referred to as gene 763) whereof the presence and integrity are indispensable for pathogenesis of said fungus with respect to rice and barley. The invention also concerns the promoter of said gene, the gene coding for protein 763, protein 763 and uses thereof for identifying potential biological targets for novel fungicide molecules and for isolating genes coding for proteins controlling biochemical functions essential to the pathogenesis of the fungus Magnaporthe grisea with respect to rice and barley. The invention further concerns compounds inhibiting pathogenesis of fungi related to the expression of gene 763.

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