Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of treating, preventing, and/or controlling plant diseases by applying the agricultural composition comprising a bacterial isolate belonging to Paenibacillus or Bacillus. Also, the disclosure provides a method of enhancing disease resistance of a plant seed by applying the agricultural composition to the plant seed, and an agricultural composition comprising the bacterial isolate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for simultaneous determination of particle size distribution, concentrations of nanoparticulate mercury (Hg-NPs) in natural soils. The method uses sodium pyrophosphate as the extractant, and allows quick extraction of Hg-NPs in the soil without dissolution or aggregation. In combination with spICP-MS determination, the method makes it possible to simultaneously determine the particle size distribution and concentration of Hg-NPs in the complex soil matrix, with accurate determination results.

Abstract: Disclosed are pesticide composition comprising, by total weight of the composition (i) a pesticide comprising at least one water-soluble salt of an auxin herbicide; (ii) greater than about 1 wt % of an incompletely hydrated drift control agent suspended in a liquid medium; (iii) optionally, a hydration inhibitor component comprising choline chloride, a glycol, a glycol derivative, glycerine, a glycerine derivative or a combination thereof; and (iv) a suspending agent in an amount effective to impart shear thinning properties to the composition. In one embodiment, the suspending agent comprises (i) xanthan gum; and (ii) attapulgite.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure:

Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, is a concentrate including a high ionic strength liquid and a microfibrillated cellulose, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a silicate and methods of use thereof. In particular, the compositions of the present invention are suitable for treating inflammatory conditions, cancer, bacterial and viral infections, and infected and uninfected wounds. The compositions of the present invention can also be useful in treating spinal cord injury, tissue remodeling, and promoting bone growth and repair.

Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, is a concentrate including a high ionic strength liquid and a microfibrillated cellulose, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Methods of improving characteristics of plants and soil by administering an effective amount of a extracted Haematococcus based composition in low concentration applications are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of improving yield in cereal grain crops by applying an effective amount of a mixture of abscisic acid and malic acid to the cereal grain crop. The present invention is further directed to methods of improving growth in cereal grain crops by applying an effective amount of a mixture of abscisic acid and malic acid to the cereal grain crop.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and approaches for managing post-harvest crop quality and pests are described. Such a system may include a plurality of edge devices each comprising sensor components and collectively forming a mesh network, for measuring the local physical environment within stored crops and, for example, transmitting the measurements to a service from within the crop storage area. In certain embodiments, such a system may be used to manage post-harvest crops and storage areas—for example, approaches are described for determining fumigation treatment duration, determining phosphine dosage, determining heat treatment duration, and determining safe storage time for crops.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, systems, and methods for treating plant, aquatic, and/or livestock pathogens. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to activated compositions having metal nanoparticles and/or one or more organic acids for the treatment of harmful plant, aquaculture, or livestock pathogens, and also relates to methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are hypersensitive-response eliciting peptides that exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance to chemical degradation, or a combination of these properties. Use of these peptides or fusion polypeptides, or DNA constructs encoding the same, for modulating plant biochemical signaling, imparting disease resistance to plants, enhancing plant growth, imparting tolerance to biotic stress, imparting tolerance and resistance to abiotic stress, imparting desiccation resistance to cuttings removed from ornamental plants, imparting post-harvest disease or post-harvest desiccation resistance to a fruit or vegetable, or enhancing the longevity of fruit or vegetable ripeness are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for managing flea beetles from the family of Chrysomelidae in Brassica crops. The invention further relates to seed and a kit of parts for use in this method. The invention also relates to the use of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ssp. plantarum MBI600 for managing flea beetles in Brassica crops.

Abstract: Disclosed are peptides that induce an active plant response, but not a hypersensitive response, when applied to plant tissue. These peptides also preferably exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance to chemical degradation, or a combination of these properties. Use of these peptides or fusion polypeptides, or DNA constructs encoding the same, for modulating plant biochemical signaling, imparting disease resistance to plants, enhancing plant growth, imparting tolerance to biotic stress, imparting tolerance and resistance to abiotic stress, imparting desiccation resistance to cuttings removed from ornamental plants, imparting post-harvest disease or post-harvest desiccation resistance to a fruit or vegetable, or enhancing the longevity of fruit or vegetable ripeness are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition is provided. The effective ingredients of the composition comprise active components A and B, wherein the active component A is a compound having a structure of Formula (I), and the active component B is mancozeb; and the weight ratio of the two components is 1:1-400. Also provided are a preparation method and use of the composition. Test results show that the fungicidal composition has an obvious synergistic effect, and more importantly, the application rate is reduced and the cost is lowered. The fungicidal composition is effective in controlling certain specific fungal diseases of the crops. Through the combination of different fungicides with different mechanisms and modes of action, the application rate of each single agent is effectively reduced, and a good effect on broadening the fungicidal spectrum, retarding the development of fungal resistance and improving the control effect is exhibited.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include compositions for controlling plant parasitic nematodes. Compositions according to certain embodiments include a carbon skeleton energy compound, a chelating agent, macronutrients, micronutrients, an ionophore, exotic micronutrients and a plant parasitic nematode antagonist. Methods for using the compositions of the invention to control plant parasitic nematodes and kits having one or more compositions for controlling plant parasitic nematodes are also described.

Abstract: This invention is connected with the products and the process of coal-based fertilizer, the process of which starts with coal crushing, filtering, mixing with other substances such as salt and essential nutrients maturing and forming the fertilizer into granules or prills (granulation). The processes of crushing and filtering will make the coal change into a simple form so that it can more easily be used by plants, while the granulation process will make this coal fertilizer easier to use when the application of fertilizing has to be done.

Abstract: The invention features a fertilizer mixture containing (i) a calcium ammonium nitrate mineral fertilizer and (ii) 2-(N-3,4-dimethylpyrazole)succinic acid, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications.

Abstract: A fertilizer product in the form of pellets comprising: at least 80% by mass of an evaporite mineral powder having a mean grain size in the range from 50 to 400 pm; and a binder; the pellets having a compression strength greater than 2 kgf. A coated seed product comprising at least one plant seed and a coating adhered to the exterior of the plant seed, comprising an evaporite material.

Abstract: A growing medium comprising fibrous tree bark and fibrous wood components, wherein the fibers of the growing medium have an average length to width ratio, such that the growing medium has a dry bulk density of about 60 kg/m3 or lower and wet bulk density of about 120 kg/m3 or lower.

Abstract: A method of increasing the probability and rate of seed germination, increasing vegetative biomass, and increasing water uptake in seeds, in which a seed is introduced to an effective concentration of carbon nanomaterial. The effective concentration of carbon nanomaterial is 10-200 ?g/mL.

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to the useful plants, the locus thereof or propagation material thereof a combination of components (A) and (B) in a synergistically effective amount, wherein component (A) is a compound of formula I compound of formula I wherein R is hydrogen or methoxy; Q is R1 is hydrogen, halogen or C1-C6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C3-C6alkinyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C3-C6alkinyl, halophenoxy, halophenyl-C3-C6alkinyl, C(C1-C4alkyl)?NO—C1-C4alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C2-C6haloalkenyl, or C2-C6haloalkenyloxy; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl; R4, R5 and R6, independently from each other, are hydrogen, halogen or -?-R7; with the proviso that at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is different from hydrogen; R7 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl or C1-C4alkoxyalkyl; and R8 is hydrogen or methoxy; and agrochemically acceptable salts/isomers/structural is

Abstract: Methods for stimulating the growth of non-leguminous plants are disclosed. In the methods, a non-leguminous plant, a part thereof, or a seedling or seed thereof is contacted with a composition comprising a chitooligosaccharide (CO) having the formula: R1 is —H, —CH3, —COCH3, —SO3H, —SO3Na, arabinose, methylated arabinose, fucose, or methylated fucose; R2 is —H, —CH3, —COCH3, —SO3H, —SO3Na, arabinose, methylated arabinose, fucose, or methylated fucose; each R3 is independently —H or —COCH3; and n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. As non-limiting examples, the method can be used to stimulate production and yield in a cereal grain crop plant, such as rice, wheat or corn (maize).

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include compositions for controlling plant parasitic nematodes. Compositions according to certain embodiments include a carbon skeleton energy compound, a chelating agent, macronutrients, micronutrients, an ionophore, exotic micronutrients and a plant parasitic nematode antagonist. Methods for using the compositions of the invention to control plant parasitic nematodes and kits having one or more compositions for controlling plant parasitic nematodes are also described.

Abstract: Herbicide delivery systems comprising a potassium salt of a herbicidal carboxylic acid coated onto a solid carrier.

Abstract: A solvent medium for diazotization reaction includes a mixed solution of polyethylene glycol and water. The molecular weight of polyethylene glycol is 200-600, and the volume ratio of polyethylene glycol and water is 1:0.4-1.5. The mixed solution also includes hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid, and the concentration of H+ in the mixed solution is 0.32-1.72 mol L?1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent and at least one insecticide. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: A water soluble liquid fertilizer concentrate is provided that includes a bio-available phosphorus source, said phosphorus source consisting essentially of a phosphite salt. At least one of a bio-available nitrogen source and a bio-available potassium source are also provided. At least one micronutrient of calcium, magnesium, cobalt, iron, manganese, copper, boron, zinc, or molybdenum is present in the concentrate as an aqueous solute or soluble chelates. In some embodiments, the at least one phosphite salt is present at between 30 to 57 total weight percent dissolved in water and optionally contains a phosphate salt. A process of fertilizing a crop includes diluting the fertilizer concentrate with water to obtain a liquid fertilizer solution. The liquid fertilizer solution is then applied to the crop and after by allowing sufficient time, the fertilizer solution promotes growth of the crop.

Abstract: Methods to convert the light and powdery mealworm castings into a suitable fertilizer product are disclosed. The methods can include saturating the mealworm castings using an infusion process with a liquid, such as water, until an elevated temperature is reached. The mealworm castings can be replenished and the infusion process can be repeated until the targeted N—P—K rating is achieved. The saturated mealworm castings or mealworm castings can be dried and formed into fertilizer pellets or into a granular soil-like product. In some examples, a binding agent such as dried mashed potato extract can be added to the saturated mealworm castings. In some examples, the fertilizer excludes artificially produced chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, and steroids. In some examples, the fertilizer has an N—P—K rating of 4-3-2. In some examples, the mealworm castings are produced by mealworms fed wheat bran and raw carrots.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses novel Cry1Ac mutants with improved insecticidal activity and/or spectrum against pests belong to Order lepidoptera. Also provided are transgenic plants expressing the present protein and methods for controlling Lepidopteran pest using the present mutants.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that are utilizable as systemic insecticides and possess excellent systemic properties. Compounds represented by formula (1) have excellent systemic insecticidal activity. Accordingly, a composition comprising as an active ingredient the compound of formula (1) or salt thereof is useful as a systemic insecticide.

Abstract: Provided herein are herbicidal compositions containing (a) aminopyralid or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) bentazon or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. The compositions provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation, e.g., in rice, wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, corn or maize, oilseed rape/canola, vegetables, pastures, grasslands, rangelands, fallowland, turf, tree and vine orchards, aquatics, industrial vegetation management or rights-of-way.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistic herbicidally effective amount of (a) penoxsulam, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and (b) pethoxamid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) penoxsulam, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, and (b) pethoxamid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of known 5-pyridin-4-yl-1,3-thiazoles for controlling phytopathogenic fungi in plants and parts of plants, and also to methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi in plants and parts of plants in crop protection, and also to crop protection compositions comprising these 5-pyridin-4-yl-1,3-thiazoles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable aqueous pesticide bifenthrin formulation having reduced toxicity and liquid fertilizer compatibility.

Abstract: Suggested are agrochemical auxiliary compositions, comprising (a) alkoxylated polyol esters, (b) optionally alkoxylated alk(en)yl oligoglycosides, and (c) fatty acids or their salts.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of forming battery active materials are provided. A solution of battery active metal cations and reactive anions may be blended with a fuel to yield a precursor mixture usable for synthesizing a battery active material for deposition onto a substrate. The battery active metal cations include lithium, manganese, cobalt, nickel, iron, vanadium, and the like. Reactive anions include nitrate, acetate, citrate, tartrate, maleate, azide, amide, and other lower carboxylates. Suitable fuels, which may be water miscible, may include amino compounds. Alcohols and sugars may be added to adjust carbon content and fuel combustion characteristics. An exothermic reaction is performed to convert the metals into battery active oxides.

Abstract: A composition of matter having a powderized, tablet or dissolved in water solution having the following component compounds: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfonate, Polyethylene Glycol, Alkylbenzene Sulfonate, Boric Acid. The composition has several embodiments indicating various ranges for the compounds therein. Once liquefied the solution can be sprayed unto affected trees in order to provide nutritional benefits that may fight fungi, bacteria and viral pathogens that threaten the well being of plants as well as providing growth enhancing effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical mixture for reducing nitrous oxide and/or ammonia emission from soils, comprising: 1) a composition (component A) comprising N-n-butylthiophosphoric triamide (NBTPT) and/or N-n-propylthiophosphoric triamide (NPTPT); and 2) at least one strobilurin (component B) selected from the group consisting of pyraclostrobin, azoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, enestroburin, fluoxastrobin, kresoxim-methyl, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, picoxystrobin, trifloxystrobin, pyrametostrobin, pyraoxystrobin, coumoxystrobin, coumethoxystrobin, fenaminostrobin (=diclofenoxystrobin), flufenoxystrobin, 2-(2-(6-(3-chloro-2-methyl-phenoxy)-5-fluoro-pyrimidin-4-yloxy)-phenyl)-2-methoxyimino-N-methyl-acetamide, 3-methoxy-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-cyclopropane-carboximidoylsulfanylmethyl)-phenyl)-acrylic acid methyl ester, methyl (2-chloro-5-[(1-(3-methylbenzyloxyimino)ethyl]benzyl)carbamate and 2-(2-(3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-methyl-allylideneaminooxymethyl)-phenyl)-2-methoxyimino-N methyl-aceta

Abstract: The combination of a Trichoderma virens species and a rhizosphere competent Trichoderma harzianum species is used to control plant diseases and enhance plant growth.

Abstract: New phenylamidines are described, having general formula (I): and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1-methyl-3-dihalogenomehtyl-5-halogenopyrazole(thio)biphenyl carboxamides, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: Methods for rendering micellar coordination complexes for the treatment of plants, comprising the steps of mixing one or more ketoesters with other nutrients resulting in water-borne availability; applying a suitable volume of the resulting mixture to one or more plants; delivery to green plants; nutrimentally based growth of crops; and compositions for the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phytosanitary compositions with fungicidal properties that comprise a mixture of essential oils obtained from plants and agents with known fungicidal properties, such as alkali metal or ammonium bicarbonates, and compounds based on copper or the salts thereof, for use, principally, in contact-protection against fungal infections in cultivated plants and post-harvest, and also in other antifungal applications. In said compositions, the effect of the agents that have known fungicidal properties is potentiated synergistically by the aforementioned essential oils. The present invention also relates to the use of said essential oils as potentiators for agents with known fungicidal properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compounds combinations which comprises (A) a lipo-chitooligosaccharide derivative and a further nematicide, insecticidal, acaricide or fungicidal compound (B). The present invention also relates to active compounds combinations which comprises further an additional nematicide, insecticidal, acaricide or fungicidal compound (C). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively or eradicatively controlling harmful organisms, to a method for increasing yield or stimulating plant growth, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed or plant, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1-methyl-pyrazole(thio)indanyl carboxamides, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.