Abstract: This invention relates to the use of hydroxylamine derivatives of general formula (I), wherein R1 represents phenyl, N-heteroaryl, S-heteroaryl or a naphthyl group any of which may be unsubstituted or substituted, an unsubstituted or substituted phenylamino or alkylamino or lower alkoxy; X represents halo, amino or an unsubstituted or substituted phenylamino group, or amino substituted with one or two lower alkyl or a hydroxy group, provided that if R1 represents unsubstituted or substituted phenylamino, alkylamino or lower alkoxy, then X is not halo; Y represents hydrogen, hydroxy or alkanoyloxy, with the proviso that simultaneously R1 may not represent phenyl, halophenyl, alkoxyphenyl, N-heteroaryl or naphthyl, X may not represent halo, hydroxy or amino and Y may not represent hydrogen or hydroxy; R2 and R3, independently from each other, represent hydrogen or lower alkyl group, provided that R2 and R3 are not hydrogen simultaneously, or R2 and R3 along with the adjacent nitrogen atom form a 5- to 7-membere

Abstract: Compositions containing hydroximic acid derivatives of the formula where R1, R2, R3, R, X, Y, A, and B are as defined in the specification, are useful for the promotion of plant production and/or for the elimination of unfavourable environmental influences in plant cultivation.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal alpha-(2,4,5-trisubstituted)- and alpha-(2,5-disubstituted)-benzoyloxy-alpha-beta-, and/or beta-gamma-unsaturated-carboxylates and their derivatives, to compositions which contain these compounds, and to methods of use of these compounds.

Abstract: A treatment for relieving or combating stress in a plant before harvesting is described in which an amount of an osmolyte regulator is applied to the plant at a predetermined time before harvesting so as to prevent or reduce blemishes or damage of the skin of the plant. The treatment may be applied to a diverse range of plants such as pears, peaches, cherries and similar fruit, and tropical fruits and nuts. A preferred osmolyte regulator is glycine betaine or other betaine derivatives, and the preferred dosage rate is up to 20,000 ppm in aqueous solution with or without other additives. The osmolyte regulator is applied to the plants by spraying the leaves. Other osmolyte regulators are compounds such as N-methyl substituted amino acids, proline, or choline, stachydrine, trigonelline, and homostachydrine, glycine, glutamic acid, GABA, trimethylamine, or butyric acid.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## wherein all variables are as defined in the specification are used as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Pyridyl-thiazoles of the formula ##STR1## intermediates of the formulae ##STR2## and their salts and acid adducts suitable for the protection of plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods of improving a plant growth factor. The compositions and methods contain combinations of aminoethoxyvinylglycine and mepiquat chloride. The compositions provide an improvement in a plant growth factor, such as an increase in yield in cotton plant.

Abstract: The dihalopropene compounds of the general formula ?I! have excellent insecticidal/acaricidal activity, so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects, mites and ticks.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II, and their agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein X is a direct bond; O; S; NH; N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl); N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl); or N(allyl);R.sup.1 is H; F; Cl; or Br;R.sup.2 is H; F; Cl; Br; CF.sub.3 ; nitro; or cyano;R.sup.4 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; or halogen;R.sup.5 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl; halogen; S(O).sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl); or C(.dbd.O)R.sup.8 ; orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are taken together along with the carbon to which they are attached to form a spiro-cyclopropane ring;and R.sup.3, R.sup.8, and J are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formulae I and II 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 or II.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods of improving a plant growth factor. The compositions and methods contain combinations of plant growth regulators such as plant growth retardants and inhibitors of ethylene biosynthesis or action. The ethylene inhibitors comprise substituted oxime-ethers having the general formula: ##STR1## where R1 and R2 independently of one another are C1-C6-alkyl, n is 2 or 3 and R3 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl. Specific inhibitors of ethylene biosynthesis or action include: {?(isopropylidene)-amino!oxy}-acetic acid-2-(methoxy)-2-oxoethyl ester, {?(isopropylidene)-amino!oxy}-acetic acid-2-(hexyloxy)-2-oxoethyl ester, {{cyclohexylidene)-amino!oxy}-acetic acid-2-(isopropyloxy)-2-oxyethyl ester (methoxy)-2-oxoethyl ester, ?((isopropylidene)-amino!oxy acetic acid, aminooxyacetic acid, aminoethoxyvinylglycine, rhizobitoxine, silver ions (e.g. silver thiosulfate), and 2,5-norbornadiene.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## where E is oxygen or sulphur; A is CR.sup.3 or N where R.sup.3 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; D completes a 5 or 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring which optionally contains additional heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur and which is optionally substituted by an optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl group, or an optionally substituted heteroaryl group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen; optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a heterocyclic ring; Z represents halogen optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted lower hydocarbyloxy, optionally substituted lower hydrocarbylthio, hydrocarbylsulphinyl or hydrocarbylsulphonyl, cyano, nitro, CHO, NHOH, ONR.sup.7' R.sup.7", SF.sub.5 ; CO (optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl), acylamino, COOR.sup.7, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.8 R.sup.9, CONR.sup.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and the isomers thereof, in which either a) X is an N atom andY is OR.sub.11 or N(R.sub.12)R.sub.13, orb) X is CH andY is OR.sub.11,and in which furthermore:R.sub.11 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.12 and R.sub.13, independently, are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;A is an O atom or the group NR.sub.4 ; and whereinR.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined herein, are pesticidal active ingredients. They can be used for pest control, in particular as microbicides, insecticides and acaricides in agriculture, horticulture and in the hygiene sector.

Abstract: A cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of broad leafed weeds, including barnyard grass, green foxtail, velvet leaf, livid amaranth and hairy beggar ticks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutarimide compounds exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is carbonyl, thiocarbonyl or methylene, A.sup.1 is carbonyl or methylene, Q is O or (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0 or 1, D is CH or N and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of using these compounds as herbicides and algicides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## such as 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)pheno xy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy )phenoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N-methyl-N-dichlorophenyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-quinoxalyloxy)p henoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N,N-dibutyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-py ridyloxy)phenoxy-2-butanone, and the like, which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of gramineous weeds.

Abstract: The present invention discloses phenylimidazole derivatives having herbicidal activities, represented by general formula (I) ##STR1## (R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent an alkyl group or the like; R.sup.3 represents an alkoxy group or the like; X is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and two Ys each represent a halogen atom); processes for producing said derivatives; herbicidal compositions each comprising said derivative as an active ingredient; and a method for weed control, using said herbicidal composition.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for improving crop yield. The methods involve application of auxins such as indole-3-acetamide and/or tyrptamine to plants, either as a soil amendment or a foliar spray.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and salts and esters thereof have valuable anthelmintic, acaricidal and insecticidal activities. Methods of preparing the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides hygroscopic plant growth regulator formulations in solid forms and associated methods of making the powders and tablets. The most preferred formulation uses an effective amount of an N,N-dimethyl-piperidinium salt such as mepiquat chloride.

Abstract: It has been discovered that certain hydroxybenzimidazole compounds provide beneficial characteristics to certain agricultural species. Treatment of certain plants with an effective amount of the hydroxybenzimidazole compounds of the present invention has been observed to cause an increase in water use efficiency of plants thus treated, which reduces plant transpiration.Hydroxybenzimidazole compounds of the present invention are thus beneficial and useful for improving plant resistance to drought.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and X have the meanings reported in the description, can be used in compositions for agricultural use in particular as herbicides in the defense of useful crops from weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to new sulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Q represents oxygen, sulphur or one of the following groups ##STR2## (in which the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the description),as well as to salts of compounds of the formula (I), to processes and novel intermediates for the preparation of the novel compounds, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The efficacy of plant growth regulating agents and systemic insecticides for plants are enhanced by applying the agent in combination with a product from the oxidation of a hull-free, pentose-containing extract from seed hulls.

Abstract: A heterocyclic cyclohexanedione derivative represented by the general formula I!: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be the same or different from one another and each independently represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen; R.sup.7 is OR.sup.8 wherein R.sup.8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aralkyl, lower acyl, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are combined together to represent a single bond; X is oxygen, sulfur or N--R.sup.9 wherein R.sup.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic ring, a salts thereof, a process for producing the same, and a herbicides comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides hygroscopic plant growth regulator formulations in solid forms and associated methods of making the powders and tablets. The most preferred formulation uses an effective amount of an N,N-dimethyl-piperidinium salt.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) a metal salt or complex with an organic compound of the general formula ##STR1## and (b) an oxy-phosphorus compound where W may be --SH or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group, Q is --OH, hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl and Z is hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl and Q and Z or Z and W may complete a ring. The compounds are typically metal complexes of thiohydroxamic acids or dithiocarbamates. The metal is typically zinc. The compositions exhibit improved aqueous solubility compared with the metal complexes alone, and can be used as industrial biocides, especially fungicides and particularly in paint films and latices.

Abstract: Substituted triazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and X having the meanings defined in the specification, are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal pyridine compounds, agriculturally suitable compositions and a method of use of herbicidal pyridine compounds.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are selected according to the following:A. R is (C.sub.11 -C.sub.16) alkyl (straight or branched), and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are joined to form a morpholine, pyrrolidine, or piperidine ring with the N;B. R is (C.sub.11 -C.sub.16) and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) alkyl which in the case of C.sub.3 can be branched; andC. R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same and are (C.sub.6 -C.sub.12) alkyl, straight or branched, and R is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.16) alkyl, straight or branched; andX.sup.- =an anion preferably selected from chlorine, bromine, iodine, phosphate, acetate, benzoate, citrate, tartrate, alkyl- or aryl-sulfonate, and alkylsulfate.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of making hygroscopic pesticidal salt formulations in the form of dispersible granules.

Abstract: Plant growth regulators comprising, as an active ingredient, a substituted dicarboxylic acid derivative having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same as defined in the present specification, the substituted dicarboxylic acid derivatives, and processes for preparing the same, are disclosed. The plant growth regulators provided according to the present invention have a regulating activity on plant growth; more specifically, an action thereof of lowering the content of endogenous ethylene in a plant is utilized.

Abstract: Dormant seeds , e.g., of lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onions, impatiens and primrose, are produced by soaking non-dormant seeds in a solution of gibberellin synthesis inhibitor, preferably tetcyclacis, preferably in the dark at 25.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. for at least 24 hours, washing to remove the inhibitor and drying to original seed weight. The dormancy can be released by application of a gibberellin, and in some cases by moist chilling, or exposure to light at 25.degree. C. to 35.degree. C.

Abstract: Pyridine derivatives of the formulae ##STR1## wherein W, X, Y and Z are each C--R.sup.4, N or N.fwdarw.O, with the proviso that the ring contains only one heteroatom, and the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the following meanings:R.sup.1 is alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen,R.sup.3 is formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or --CO--A--R.sup.5 or --CO--NR.sup.6.sup.R.sup.7, whereR.sup.

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: 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: Herbicidal 5H-furan-2-one derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents the radical OR.sup.1 or the radical ##STR2## q represents the number 0 or 1, R.sup.2 is optionally substituted aryl, andR.sup.3 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen or various organic radicals,with certain provisos and exceptions.

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: 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.

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: The invention relates to novel, herbicidally active 2-[4-(5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy)phenoxy]-propionic acid derivatives of the general formula (I), ##STR1## The invention also relates to herbicide compositions containing the compounds of the general formula (I) as active ingredients as well as to a process for the preparation of these compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Herbicidally active substituted triazolinones of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, halogenoalkinyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or represents tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrofuranylalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, halogenoalkinyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkenyl, alkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl or cycloalkenylalkyl, or represents optionally substituted heterocyclylalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl, aroyl, aryl, aralkyloxy or aryloxy, or represents alkoxy, alkenyloxy or alkinyloxy,X represents oxygen or sulphur andY represents oxygen or sulphur.New intermediates therefor are also shown.

Abstract: Herbicidal substituted triazolones of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, halogenoalkinyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkylalkyl or cycloalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aralkyl or aryl,R.sup.2 represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, halogenoalkinyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, or represents in each case optionally substituted aryl, aralkyl or heteroaryl,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another each represent hydrogen or an organic radical, or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded represent an optionally substituted heterocycle,X represents oxygen or sulphur andY represents oxygen or sulphur.

Abstract: A herbicidal compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the dotted line indicates the presence of two double bonds arranged so as to form a fused hetero-aromatic ring system;Py is an optionally substituted pyrazole ring;W is O or NR.sup.1 ; where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;X is (CH.sub.2).sub.n, CH.dbd.CH, CH(OR.sup.5)CH.sub.2, COCH.sub.2 ;where n is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, halogen, NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the carbon to which they are attached form an optionally substituted alkenyl or cycloalkyl group;R.sup.4 is CO.sub.2 R.sup.8, CN, COR.sup.8, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.8, CH(OH)R.sup.8, CH(OR.sup.8)R.sup.9, CSNH.sub.2, COSR.sup.8, CSOR.sup.8, CONHSO.sub.2 R.sup.8, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONHNR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONHN.sup.+ R.sup.10 R.sup.11 R.sup.12 R.sup.14-, CO.sub.2.sup.- R.sup.15+ or COON.dbd.CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 ;R.sup.15+ is an agriculturally acceptable cation and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel substituted 3-phenoxypyrazoles and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Cycloalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is ##STR2## and A is CO--R.sub.3 or CN; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or fluorine; R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano; R.sub.3 is chlorine, X--R.sub.5, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, d-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkylamino, di-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkylamino, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenylamino, diallylamino, --N-pyrrolidino, --N-piperidino, --N-morpholino, --N-thiomorpholino, --N-piperidazino, the group --O--N.dbd.C--(R.sub.9)R.sub.10 or the group --N--R.sub.6 (OR.sub.6); each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.14, independently of the other, is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, cyano-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: There are provided o-carboxy-(5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)benzo-(5-membered)-heterocyclic compounds and derivatives thereof and a method for the use therewith to control monocotyledenous and dicotyledenous plant species.

Abstract: A herbicidal compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which Ar is an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic ring system:R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or akynyl, halogen, NR.sup.a R.sup.b, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the carbon to which they are attached form an optionally substituted alkenyl or cycloalkyl group;R.sup.3 is CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, CN, COR.sup.4, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.4, CH.sub.4 (OH)R.sup.4, CH(OR.sup.4)R.sup.5, CH.sub.2 OSO.sub.6 R.sup.4, CH.sub.2 OSO.sub.6 R.sub.4, CH.sub.2 ONR.sup.6 R.sup.7, CSNH.sub.2, COSR.sup.4, SCOR.sup.4, COHNSO.sub.2 R.sup.4, CONR.sup.6 R.sup.7, CONHNR.sup.6 R.sup.7, CONHN.sup.+ R.sup.6 R.sup.7 R.sup.8 Y.sup.-2, CO.sub.2.sup.- M.sup.+ or COON.dbd.CR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ;M.sup.+ is an agriculturally acceptable cation;Y.sup.- is an agriculturally acceptable anion;R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are independently selected from H or an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, alkenyl or alkynyl group;R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.

Abstract: A pyrazole derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl; B is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylthioalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc.; Y is --OR.sup.1 (wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, etc), --O--L--O--R.sup.1 (wherein L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl), --O--L--OH, --O--L--O--L--O--R.sup.2 (wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, etc.), --O--L--R.sup.3 (wherein R.sup.3 is phenyl which may be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, etc.), --O--M (wherein M is a 3- to 6-membered alicyclic group), --O--L--M, --O--L--NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 (wherein each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sup.