Abstract: A solid, water-soluble complex comprising:a) a water-miscible polysiloxane of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is from 2 to 6; a is from 8 to 25; and b is from 0 to 25; and the oxyalkylene groups may be random or block mixtures; y is from 0 to 5; x is from 1 to 5; and R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1- C.sub.4 alkyl, and a C.sub.1- C.sub.4, alkyl ester; or ##STR2## wherein A is a linear or branched alkyl having 6 to 30 carbon atoms; G is a glycol moiety of the formula --R' (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2) .sub.m OR" wherein R' is a divalent alkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms; R" is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1- C.sub.4 alkyl, and a C.sub.1- C.sub.4 alkyl ester; m is 8 to 100; y is 0 to 5; X is 0.1 to 2.5; and z is 0.1 to 5.0; andb) a complex-forming agent of the formula: ##STR3## wherein X is O, S, Sc, or Te. These complexes are useful useful as adjuvants for dry agricultural chemicals such as pesticides and/or fertilizers.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a new class of abscisic acid (ABA) analogs of formula I ##STR1## wherein one of R.sub.1 is alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkenyl, other farther substituted carbon chain including deuterium containing residues, and carbon containing substituents with heteroatoms and halogens and the other is methyl, and wherein the five member carbon side chain includes a methyl group at C3, with C5 attached to the ring as shown, including a trans double bond at the C4-C5 position, or a triple bond at this position, and either a cis or a trans double bond at the C2-C3 position, and R.sub.2 is CH.sub.2 OH, CHO, COOH, COO alkyl, or derivatives thereof, and wherein the cyclohexanone ring double bond may also be reduced and to a novel process for synthesizing such ABA analogs.

Abstract: Plant disease caused by soil-borne fungus Gaeumannonyces graminis (Gg) is controlled by applying to the seed or the soil a fungicide which has the following general formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the method for the production of liposomal microencapsulated boron-containing products to be used for agricultural formulations. More specifically, a new method of production of liposomal microencapsulated is disclosed for active agents such as pesticides. A lecithin is mixed with an organic solvent in a certain proportion so as to provide solutions with varied levels of solubilized lecithin. The particular solvent being used will depend on the amount of active agent (AA) desired in the final solution. The formulation of the lecithin/organic solvent mixture is then allowed to settle. After settling, the top layer is separated and saved, while the bottom layer is discarded. An AA is then added to form a concentrate that is added to water for vesicle formation. Boron-containing materials formulated according to the invention may now be applied to agricultural field crops and fruits.

Abstract: A polyborate composition suitable for use in agricultural fertilizer preparations is provided. The polyborate is formed as the reaction product of a boric acid compound with one or more cyclic amines in aqueous solution. The resulting polyborate is extremely temperature stable and does not crystallize during preparation, storage or use. A method of preparation necessary to result in a non-crystallizing polyborate is also provided.

Abstract: A herbicidal compound of formula (I) ##STR1## or a salt, tautomer or cyclic derivative thereof; where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen and A is an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated chain or ring of three carbon atoms.Methods for preparing these compounds, intermediates used in the preparation and herbicidal compositions containing them are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A class of 2-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring; R.sup.3 is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group; R.sup.5 is selected from acyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyimino, dialkoxyalkyl, formyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkoxy, cyanoalkyl and hydroxyimino; R.sup.6 is selected from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, and alkoxy; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Difluorovinylsilane compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## and compositions thereof, and methods for the control of insect and acarid pests and protection of plants.

Abstract: Described herein are arthropodicidal compounds, compositions and use of compounds of Formula (I) wherein the substituents are defined in the disclosure ##STR1##

Abstract: The invention relates to new anellated (oxa) hydantoins, and herbicidal compositions containing same. The invention also relates to methods for controlling noxious plants using the anellated (oxa) hydantoins of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain 3-phenylpyridazines, compositions thereof which are herbicidal and methods of using such compositions for controlling undesired plants. Intermediates useful in preparing the 3-phenylpyridazines are disclosed.

Abstract: A condensed heterocyclic derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R is a hydroxyl group, R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 is an alkoxy group, W is an oxygen atom, Yn is a hydrogen atom, Z is a methine group, and A is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which may be substituted, and a herbicide, are presented. When used for paddy field treatment, upland soil treatment and foliage treatment, the condensed heterocyclic derivative of the present invention exhibits excellent herbicidal activities against gramineous and non-gramineous weeds without adversely affecting crop plants.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## and W, R.sup.A.sub.m, R.sup.4 -R.sup.8 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula I and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: Turf or soil is treated to alleviate drought stress and soil capping and to improve soil water conservation by applying directly to the turf or soil a composition comprising an organosilicone and a polyalkylene oxide surfactant.

Abstract: Linear alkylsilicone compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein x=0 to 20, preferably 0 to 10, most preferably 0 to 1; y=1 to 10, preferably 1 to 5, most preferably 1; and R is an alkyl or alkyl ester group containing 6 to 16 carbons, or cyclic alkylsilicone compounds of the formula ##STR2## where m is 0 to 4, preferably 0 to 2, most preferably 0, and n is 1 to 5, preferably 3 to 5, most preferably 4, provided that m+n=3 to 5,are adjuvants for agricultural applications of oil-containing compositions. Especially preferred alkylsilicone compounds have a degree of polymerization of .ltoreq.6 and an alkyl content of .ltoreq.50% by weight. The compounds potentiate spreading of mineral or vegetable oils or oil-containing emulsions in dormant spray oils, crop oil concentrates, pesticides, and the like on difficult-to wet surfaces such as waxy leaf cuticles and arthropod exoskeletons.

Abstract: Herbicidal sulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinones having substituents bonded via oxygen of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, amino, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkylamino, cycloalklamino or dialkylamino radical,R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl or aryl radical, andR.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for enhancing synchrony of germination and emergence in plants and comprises an effective amount of a compound having the following general formula (I); ##STR1##

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1##

Abstract: Herbicidal sulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinones having two substituents bonded via oxygen, of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl and aralkyl,R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl and aralkyl, andR.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl and heteroaryl,and their salts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel class of pyrimidinyl aryl ketone oximes having excellent herbicidal and insecticidal activity.The novel compounds are represented by the structures I, Ia and Ib shown immediately below.Herbicidal activity is particularly directed against "weed-like" grasses and broadleaf weeds while the insecticidal properties are particularly active against rice planthoppers and aphids.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted triazolinones of the general formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, hydroxyl or one of the radicals --R.sup.6, --O--R.sup.6, --O--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, --S--R.sup.6, --S(O)--R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 --R.sup.6,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, amino, cyano or one of the radicals --R.sup.6, --O--R.sup.6 or --N.dbd.CR.sup.6 R.sup.7,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or halogenoalkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, one of the radicals --R.sup.6, --O--R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 --R.sup.6 or an inorganic or organic cation andR.sup.5 represents amino, hydroxyl or one of the radicals --R.sup.6 or --NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent a divalent alkanediyl radical andX represents oxygen or sulphur, whereR.sup.6 represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl, which may each optionally be substituted,R.sup.

Abstract: A class of 2-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring; R.sup.3 is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group; R.sup.5 is selected from acyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyimino, dialkoxyalkyl, formyl, hydroxyalkyl, and hydroxyimino; R.sup.6 is selected from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, and alkoxy; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Fungicidal heterocyclic silyl compounds of the general formula ##STR1## have been discovered wherein Het is a six membered heterocyclic moiety; R is hydrogen or a trisubstituted silyl group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl or pyridyl groups; m is 0 or 1 and n is zero, one or two.

Abstract: Metal complexes having high bulk density and a process for the production of the same without the generation of heavy metal-contaminated effluents are disclosed. Solid complexes of EDTANaFe and EDTAKFe having high bulk densities are formed by reaction with mixed metal solutions containing low chromium levels, followed by total drying of the resulting mixture in the same processing equipment without the prior separation of the sulfate salts formed. The amounts of the various metals in any given formulation can be preselected.

Abstract: Pyrimidinyl- or triazinyloxy- (or -thio)-carboxylic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, and their use as herbicides or plant growth regulatorsCompounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A is ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, X and Y are as defined in claim 1 are suitable as selective herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel alkanoic acid amide derivative of the formula, ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxyalkoxy group, R.sup.2 is a group of --SO.sub.2 R or a hydroxyl group, R.sup.5 is an alkyl group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group or a phenyl group, R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, X and Y may be the same or different and are an alkoxy group, an alkylamino group or a dialkylamino group, and Z is a methine group or a nitrogen atom) and its salt, a process for preparing the same and a herbicidal composition containing the same as an effective ingredient.This compound kills annual and perennial weeds grown in paddy fields and upland fields at a small dose, and is safe to a useful crop plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel alkanoic acid amide derivative of the formula, ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxyalkoxy group, R.sup.2 is a group of -SO.sub.2 R or a hydroxyl group, R.sup.5 is an alkyl group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group or a phenyl group, R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, X and Y may be the same or different and are an alkoxy group, an alkylamino group or a dialkylamino group, and Z is a methine group or a nitrogen atom) and its salt, a process for preparing the same and a herbicidal composition containing the same as an effective ingredient.This compound kills annual and perennial weeds grown in paddy fields and upland fields at a small dose, and is safe to a useful crop plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a herbicidal composition containing a novel pyrimidine derivative having the formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a trifluoromethanesulfonyioxy group, an ethenyl group which may be substituted, or an ethynyl group which may be substituted; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, 2-trimethylsilyl ethyl group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different, and are a methoxy group or a halogen atom; X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and Z is a methine group; or its salt, as an active ingredient.The pyrimidine derivative of the present invention exhibits an excellent herbicidal effect against noxious weeds which grow in paddy fields, upland fields and non-agricultural fields.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a novel picolinic acid derivative having the formula, ##STR1## (wherein R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or others, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different, and are an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or others, X is a cyano group, a phenoxy group or others, Y is an oxygen atom or others, and n is 0 or 1) or a salt thereof; a method for preparing the same; and a herbicidal composition containing the same as an active ingredient.The picolinic acid derivative or the salt thereof of the present invention achieves an excellent herbicidal effect at a low dosage, and is effective for controlling the growth of various weeds in a wide range.The picolinic acid derivative or the salt thereof of the present invention can be applied to a paddy field, a cultivated field, a non-agricultural land and the like as a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pyrimidine or triazine compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents cyano group, a halogen atom, hydroxy group or --O--R.sup.7 where R.sup.7 represents a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a halo-lower alkyl group or a cyano-lower alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.4 represents a 1-imidazolyl group, --NHSO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 where R.sup.8 represents a lower alkyl group or a phenyl group which may have a substituent, hydroxy group, a lower alkoxy group or a benzyloxy group when Z is nitrogen atom; or a 1-imidazolyl group, --NHSO.sub.2 --R.sup.8 where R.sup.

Abstract: Herbicidal composition containing a compound having the following formula or its salt: ##STR1## wherein W is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a NH group or a group of the formula, >NC(O)B;Z is a methine group or a nitrogen group;X is a phenyl group which may be substituted or a group having the formula: ##STR2## and n is an integer of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Compositions comprising, as active ingredients, compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which: X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, methylthio, halogen or nitro;A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl which is substituted by a maximum of 3 X--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups, methyl which is substituted by 2 or 3 halogen atoms, ethyl which is substituted by hydroxyl and/or not more than 4 halogen atoms; vinyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by not more than 3 halogen atoms; furthermore ethynyl, propargyl, formyl, acetyl, acetyl which is substituted by not more than 3 halogen atoms, or one of the groups C(R).dbd.N--N(R.sub.2)R.sub.3, C(N.dbd.N--U.sub.1).dbd.N--NH--U.sub.1, CH(R)--[N(R.sub.1)].sub.n --N(R.sub.2)R.sub.3, C(R)(CN)OR.sub.4, C(R).dbd.N(O).sub.n R.sub.3, CH(R)--O--N.dbd.C(R.sub.1)R.sub.2, CH(R)--O--N.dbd.C(CN)--CONH--R.sub.5, C(R.sub.6).dbd.N--(O).sub.n R, CH(R)--Y--E--R.sub.3, CO--[C(OR).sub.2 ].sub.n Q, C(Q).dbd.

Abstract: 2-(1-Substituted-2-imidazolin-2-yl)benzoic and nicotinic acids, and derivatives thereof, which are effective in the control of undesirable plant species are described, Also described are a method for the herbicidal use of the compounds and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: Plant-protecting substituted isoxazolines, isoxazoles, isothiazolines and isothiazoles, and also processes for their preparation and their useCompounds of the formula I(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3)Si--A--Het--B--CO--Z (I)whereHet is an isoxazole-, isoxazoline-, isothiazole- or isothiazoline-3,5-diyl radical,A and B are a bond or alkylene,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated alkyl or, if desired, phenylalkyl or phenyl,Z is OH, OR where R is saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or benzyl or trialkylsilylmethoxy, substituted or unsubstituted phenylamino or oxazolinyl or amino, mono- or dialkylamino or -hydrazino, cycloalkylamino, NH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, pyridino, morpholino, dimethylmorpholino, a radical --ON.dbd.CR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or O--CHR.sup.7 --CO--OR.sup.6 where R.sup.4, R.sup.5 =alkyl and/or R.sup.4 CR.sup.5 is cycloalkyl and R.sup.6, R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## and their use as antidotes against the phytotoxicity of many herbicides used on crops, without diminishing the effect of the herbicide against weeds.

Abstract: A class of 2-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds is of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring; R.sup.3 is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group; R.sup.5 is selected from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, and alkylthio; R.sup.6 is selected from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, and alkoxy; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Herbicidal sulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinones having two substituents bonded via oxygen, of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl and aralkyl,R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl and aralkyl, andR.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted radical from the series comprising alkyl, aralkyl, aryl and heteroaryl,and their salts.

Abstract: Carboxamides of the formulae Ia to Ic ##STR1## where X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl or alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydroxy, alkoxy, cyanoalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or naphthyl, a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic structure or one of the groups stated for R.sup.1, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are a 4- to 7-membered chain which contains, in addition to methylene groups, one of the following groups as ring member: oxygen, sulfur, N-methyl or carbonyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each nitro, cyano, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted amino, alkoxy, alkylthio, a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6 -membered heterocyclic structure, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio, or one of the groups stated for R.sup.1 ;R.sup.5 is formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or COYR.sup.6 (Y=O,S);R.sup.

Abstract: A pyrimidine or triazine derivative and its salt, said pyrimidine or triazine derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a group of the formula OR.sup.3 {wherein R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, a group of the formula SR.sup.6 {wherein R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, a group of the formula ##STR2## {wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.}, or an imidazolyl group:R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.;R.sup.2 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, etc.;A and B represent an alkyl group, etc.;Y represents an oxygen atom, etc.; andZ represents a methine group or a nitrogen atom.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which A is nitrogen or CR.sup.5 ;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 each independently are hydrogen, or halogen, formyl, cyano, carboxy or azido, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, arylthio, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, aminoxy or dialkyliminoxy;R.sup.3 is a hydrogen, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic, aralkyl or aryl; andR.sup.4 optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; and salts thereof, have herbicidal properties. The invention also provides processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1-phenyl-piperidine-2,6-diones of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro or halogen; andA is hydrogen, cyano, nitro or is an ether or carboxylic acid radical as defined in the description. The salts, complexes as well as the stereoisomeric forms of these compounds, their preparations, use and agrochemical compositions which contains them form also part of this invention.

Abstract: Arylaminocarbonyl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2-6, X.sub.1, A and m are as defined in the disclosure, intermediates therefore, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds are described.

Abstract: Pyrazole-3-carboxamides of the general formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meaning: R.sup.1 hydrogen;substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.1 C.sub.6 -alkyl;R.sup.2 hydroxy; amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino; di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, phenyl or naphthyl,a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring;one of the groups mentioned for R.sup.1 orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together denote a 4- to 7-membered chain which may contain, in addition to methylene groups one of the following groups as ring member: oxygen, sulfur N-methyl or carbonyl;R.sup.3 a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring.substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthyl or phenyl orone of the groups mentioned for R.sup.1 ;R.sup.

Abstract: This disclosure describes new 5-oximio-2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl) pyridines having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 branched or unbranched alkyl optionally substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthiol, halogen, CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, CN, NHCOR.sub.5, OCOR.sub.4, furyl or a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or two halogens, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl or nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkenyl optionally substituted with halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; and Z is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl. The disclosure further describes the unique method of using the compounds as herbicidal agents and the methods for their preparation.

Abstract: 2-(1-Substituted-2-imidazolin-2-yl)benzoic and nicotinic acids, and derivatives thereof, which are effective in the control of undesirable plant species are described. Also described are a method for the herbicidal use of the compounds and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: Isoxazole(isothiazole)-5-carboxamides, having herbicidal activity, of the formula ##STR1## where X is oxygen or sulfur,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical having one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, and which may be substituted, or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, orR.sup.2 is formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or a radical of the formula COYR.sup.5 or CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7.

Abstract: Isoxazole- and isothiazole-5-carboxamides of the formula I ##STR1## where X is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.1 is halogen, alkylthio, haloalkoxy, haloalkylthio, cyano, formyl, alkanoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkylaminocarbonyl, cyclopropylaminocarbonyl, methylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy or phenylthio; R.sup.2 is formyl, haloformyl, 4,5-dihydro-2-oxazolyl, COOR.sup.5, COSR.sup.5 or CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7, and R.sup.3 to R.sup.7 have the meanings specified in the description, are suitable as herbicides.

Abstract: Carboxamides Ia, Ib, Ic and Id ##STR1## (X=O, S; R.sup.1 =H, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkoxy, haloalkylthio, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy or phenylthio, a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical containing one or two heteroatoms, cycloalkyl-substituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl which may be epoxidized, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl; R.sup.1 '=cycloalkyl-substituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl which may be epoxidized, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkenyl; R.sup.2 =CHO, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl, COYR.sup.5, CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ; Y=O, S; R.sup.

Abstract: Composition for enhancing germination and growth of plants which comprises an effective amount of at least one abscisic acid-related compound having the following formula (I): ##STR1##

Abstract: Carboxamides of the formulae Ia to Ic ##STR1## where X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl or alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydroxy, alkoxy, cyanoalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or naphthyl, or one of the groups stated for R.sup.1 ;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are nitro, cyano, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted amino, alkoxy, alkylthio, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio, or one of the groups stated for R.sup.1 ;R.sup.5 is formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or COYR.sup.6 (Y.dbd.O,S);R.sup.6 is hydrogen, cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkenyl or phenyl,phthalimido, tetrahydrophthalimido, succinimido, maleimido, benzotriazolyl ora group --N.dbd.CR.sup.7 R.sup.8, whereR.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen or alkyl, and R.sup.8 may also be cycloalkyl, phenyl, or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 together form a 4- to 7-membered alkylene chain;and if R.sup.