Abstract: Described are agrochemical compositions, comprising (a) esters and/or amides of pyroglutamic acid, and (b) biocides. The compositions are clear and exhibit an improved stability even when stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. over a longer period.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling pests such as weeds in a soybean field, corn field, or cotton field. According to the present invention, pests in soybean fields, corn fields, or cotton fields can be efficiently controlled.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Glycerol(ether)phosphates; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show excellent adjuvant and complexing properties.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method which exerts the excellent controlling effect on a weed, without causing significant phytotoxicity on sugar cane, in a sugar cane field. According to the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a weed in a sugar cane field, comprising applying one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen and a salt thereof oxadiazon and a compound of the formula (I): to a field before or after planting with a stem cutting of sugar cane having only one node.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising from 10 to 90 wt % of a mixture M of compounds A having formula R1CONR2R3, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are described herein, and from 10 to 90 wt % of at least one compound B selected from the amide solvents, optionally combined with an ester solvent, and methods for producing the same. The present disclosure further relates to phytosanitary formulations comprising such compositions.

Abstract: Suggested are agricultural compositions, comprising one or more esters of C6-C22 monocarboxylic acids or C2-C20 dicarboxylic acids and polyhydric alcohols selected from the group consisting of diglycerol, triglycerol, oligo- or polyglycerol and their respective alkylene oxide adducts, one or more biocides, and optionally, one or more oil components or solvents and/or one or more emulsifiers, wherein the esters are essentially free of esters of monomeric glycerol and esters of alkylene oxide adducts of monomeric glycerol. The esters are useful for forming agricultural compositions using hard water.

Abstract: To provide a method which exerts excellent controlling effects on noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein at least one PPO inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and a compound represented by formula (I): is applied to the field before, at or after sowing a soybean, corn or cotton seed treated with fludioxonil.

Abstract: To provide a method which exerts excellent controlling effects on noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein at least one PPO inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and a compound represented by formula (I): is applied to the field before, at or after sowing a soybean, corn or cotton seed treated with ethaboxam.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more insecticidal compounds selected from the group consisting of fipronil, ethiprole, flupyradifurone, sulfoxaflor, beta-cyfluthrin, tefluthrin, and chlorpyrifos.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more fungicidal compounds selected from the group consisting of tolclophos-methyl, thiram, captan, carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, and (RS)-2-methoxy-N-methyl-2-[alpha-(2,5-xylyloxy)-o-tolyl]ace tamide.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more nematicides.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) 2-Furoic and/or Tetrahydro-2-furoic acid amides; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.

Abstract: A method of controlling a weed, which exhibits high herbicidal activity, without causing significant phytotoxicity on switchgrass, miscanthus, giant reed, reed canarygrass, blue stem, erianthus, napier grass or spartina.

Abstract: Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of soybean, corn or cotton.

Abstract: Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of cotton, using a neonicotinoid compound, an azole compound, a strobilurin compound, and/or a metalaxyl compound, and a PPO inhibiting compound.

Abstract: Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, using a SDHI compound and a PPO-inhibiting compound.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Isoamyl lactate; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Valerolactone and/or its amide derivatives; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Glycerol(ether)phosphates; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show excellent adjuvant and complexing properties.

Abstract: Described are biocide compositions, comprising (a) carbamates, (b) biocides and optionally (c) oil components/co-solvents and/or (d) emulsifiers. The compositions have high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.

Abstract: New agricultural compositions comprising (a) biocides, (b) monopropylenglycol esters, and optionally (c) oil components and/or co-solvents, and/or (d) emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.

Abstract: New agricultural compositions are disclosed, comprising (a) one or more biocides, (b) one or more C8-C12 fatty acid dialkyl amides, (c) optionally, one or more oil components, and (d) optionally, one or more emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides, and improved storage stability.

Abstract: A method for modulating the release rate of microencapsulated active ingredients comprising the following steps: I) preparation of an aqueous suspension A) comprising microcapsules of at least one active ingredient, II) preparation of a liquid emulsifiable in water, component B), comprising a solvent of the active ingredient and at least a surfactant, III) water, component C), for diluting to the application dose the active ingredient, and mixing A), B) and C).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an herbicide composition comprising, as active ingredients, a uracil compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein Z represents halogen or cyano; A represents oxygen, sulfur or NH; R1 represents hydroxyl, C1-C7 alkoxy or others, and R2 represents hydrogen or methyl, and 2-chloro-1-(3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzen; and a method for controlling weeds which comprises applying an effective amounts of said herbicide composition to weeds. According to the invention, particularly weeds in orchards, soybean fields and non-crop lands can be effectively controlled.

Abstract: A sheet for pest control, wherein said sheet is of polymeric material and comprises at least two layers; a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer contains a herbicide and one or more pesticides selected from among fungicides and insecticides, and the top layer optionally containing an insecticide and/or fungicide. Other aspects of the invention include a polymeric composition used in the preparation of the sheets and a method for pest control in agriculture, horticulture and gardens.

Abstract: The invention provides an agricultural chemical enhancer and an agricultural chemical composition which are safely used for crops without any phytotoxicity, have a potency enhancing action on various agricultural chemicals and promote the growth of a plant body to be intended to be grown. The invention relates to an agricultural chemical enhancer comprising at least one type selected from a specific alcohol compound, an ether compound and an ester compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzophenones of formula (I), in which the substituents have the following meanings: X represents halogen; R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, halo-C1-C2 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, oxyhalomethyl or nitro, and; R2 represents hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, benzyl, cyclohexylmethyl or C3-C6 alkenyl.

Abstract: A selective synergistic postemergent herbicide composition is provided for the control of undesired broadleaf vegetation and grassyweeds comprising the combination of quinclorac and a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac. Better synergistic results are obtained from the combination of quinclorac, a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor, and a selective herbicidal auxinic agent. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac, and about 1 part to about 4 parts by weight of the auxinic herbicidal agent for each part by weight of quinclorac. The synergistic composition hereof has been found to provide more rapid and better control of grassy weeds such as crabgrass than presently registered herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inducing systemic resistance in plants, thereby protecting plants against a broad range of plant pathogens and disease. The method of the invention comprises the application of a biologically active formulation, comprising a diphenyl ether, to a plant. In accordance with the invention, it has been observed that use of this formulation results in induced systemic resistance in a target plant. Also in accordance with the method of the invention, the formulation has been shown to trigger long-lasting, non-specific systemic resistance in the plant to a variety of pathogens and disease. Furthermore, the method of the invention results in an increase in the levels of plant isoflavones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce suspension concentrates of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, biocides, and similar materials, using a melt emulsification process. The method is particularly applicable to pesticides which have a low water solubility. The particle size can be controlled to give particles from less than 5 microns (&mgr;) to less than 1&mgr;.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticide compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to pesticide compositions comprising a pesticide and a redispersible polymer and to a method for controlling agricultural pests by applying to the pest or the locus of the pest a pesticide composition comprising a pesticide and a redispersible polymer.

Abstract: Pesticidal 1,4-diaryl-2,3-difluoro-2-butene compounds having the structural formula I and compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of insect and acarid pests.

Abstract: A low volatile organic compound co-solvent system is disclosed for preparing emulsion concentrates of water-insoluble pesticides having a melting point of less than about 110.degree. C. The co-solvent system comprises a water-soluble ethoxylated fatty acid/rosin acid-nonionic surfactant composition.

Abstract: A novel method is provided wherein plants are first treated with an exogenous chemical (e.g., glyphosate herbicide) and then sequentially treated with a liquid accession agent which provides improved biological (e.g., herbicidal) effectiveness such that plants are controlled with lower rates of the applied exogenous chemical (e.g., glyphosate herbicide). Sequential application has been demonstrated to reduce the antagonism to herbicidal effectiveness that can be exhibited when the accession agent is added to a herbicide in a tank mix or simple coformulation. Typical accession agents employed in the disclosed method include a class of surfactants known as superwetting agents, such as certain organosilicone-based and fluorocarbon-based surfactants.

Abstract: Control of weeds in a rice crop is obtained by applying to the crop, the weeds, or the locus of either, a herbicidal composition containing molinate and oxyfluorfen in a weight ratio of from about 500:1 to about 30:1.

Abstract: A dispersible granular formulation has been developed which contains oxyfluorfen herbicide. This formulation provides excellent suspensibility characteristics, and reduces post-emergent vapor phytotoxicity.

Abstract: There are provided aryloxybenzene compounds of formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising a post-emergence herbicide and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate as the spray adjuvant. The compositions are suitable as foliar sprays for controlling undesirable vegetation without causing damage to crops. The tetrapotassium pyrophosphate spray adjuvant has surfactant and plant nutrient characteristics and functions synergistically with the herbicide to increase its level of absorption into plant tissues and to stimulate both the target and non-target plant species to growth responses for increased herbicide efficacy.