Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide: an aqueous suspension agrochemical composition having a good storage stability, with which an increase in the viscosity of a formulation can be inhibited even when the composition contains a high concentration of pyroxasulfone; and a process of spraying the same. The present invention provides: an aqueous suspension agrochemical composition containing: pyroxasulfone; an acrylic graft copolymer; an alcohol alkoxylate; and a lignin sulfonate, in which composition the alcohol alkoxylate contains a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether; and a process of spraying an aqueous suspension agrochemical composition, the process including spraying the above-described aqueous suspension agrochemical composition to a field where agricultural/horticultural plants grow.

Abstract: A phosphate surfactant composition including a phosphate surfactant formed from a secondary alcohol alkoxylate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated granular fertilizer, preferably wherein granules are sulfate-based or phosphate-based. When sulfate-based granules, as in ammonium sulfate, the coating substance is an inorganic salt of alkaline earth elements, preferably calcium, such that when applied to the surface of fertilizers, forms calcium sulfate, preferably a calcium sulfate-dihydrate, as a protective coating. For a reactive coating of a thiosulfate, free sulfuric acid present on the granule reacts to provide an elemental sulfur coating. For ammonium phosphate-based granules, coatings may comprise compounds of Ca++, Al+++ and/or Fe+++ salts thereby forming a calcium, an aluminum, an iron, or mixed cation phosphate protective coating. Thiosulfate is also effective with phosphate-based granules which are manufactured with sulfuric acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the family Phacosporaceae plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved for instance by increasing the expression of a hydrophobin protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. In the transgenic plants hydrophobin can be expressed as a fusion protein to facilitate and/or enhance expression. Furthermore, the hydrophobin protein can be expressed including a secretion signal sequence which mediates secretion of the protein into the apoplast and/or into the cuticule.

Abstract: [Problem] A preparation of forming bubbles of carbon dioxide gas which is put into a micro-bubble generator is realized, unlike a conventional tablet, as a tablet which can retain an ability to neutralize and remove completely chlorine contained in tap water from start of dissolution of the tablet inside the micro-bubble generator to the completion of dissolution thereof, thereby providing a method for producing micro-bubbles of carbon dioxide gas by using the tablet and a device thereof. [Solution] There is provided a method for producing carbon dioxide gas/micro-bubbles mixed water in which a carbonated bathing agent is a tablet which is 7 mm or more both in tablet diameter and tablet thickness, 15 kg or more in tablet hardness, 10 wt % or less in tablet friability and from 5.5 to 9.

Abstract: The bioorganic soil conditioner includes biochar derived from plant waste and a mix of chemicals including sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde, urea-formaldehyde and polyvinyl alcohol. The bioorganic soil conditioner is made by infusing biochar from lignin-rich plant waste with the mix of chemicals. The bioorganic soil conditioner improves soil aggregation and moisture and nutrient retention capacity. Thus, the bioorganic soil conditioner may be added to soil to improve crop production and stabilize soil, for example, in conditions of high wind or desertification.

Abstract: Formulations are provided containing no VOC's or alternatively are low in VOC's for wide area space spray to control mosquitoes, flies, and other public health pests. When applied as an ultra-low volume (ULV) spray, these formulations have been observed to provide significantly superior control of pests.

Abstract: Formulations are provided containing no VOC's or alternatively are low in VOC's for wide area space spray to control mosquitoes, flies, and other public health pests. When applied as an ultra-low volume (ULV) spray, these formulations have been observed to provide significantly superior control of pests.

Abstract: Polymer particles, comprising a) at least one sparingly soluble insecticide from the group consisting of fipronil, allethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, beta-cyfluthrin, bifenthrin, bioallethrin, 4-chloro-2-(2-chloro-2-methylpropyl)-5-[(6-iodo-3-pyridinyl)methoxy]-3(2H)-pyridazinone (CAS-RN: 120955-77-3), chlorantraniliprole, chlorfenapyr, cyantraniliprole, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, etofenprox, fenoxycarb, flufenoxuron, hydramethylnon, imidacloprid, indoxacarb, metaflumizone, permethrin, pyriproxifen, tebufenozide and tralomethrin and b) at least one water-insoluble polymer, are suitable for improving the soil mobility of the sparingly soluble insecticide(s).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating and preventing arthropod infestation are disclosed. A method of treating an arthropod infestation in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering topically to the subject an effective amount of either an insecticidal composition consisting essentially of at least one essential oil and a pentacyclosiloxane or an insecticidal composition comprising at least one essential oil, a pentacyclosiloxane, and a mineral oil.

Abstract: An electrochemical screening method for the selection of DNA aptamers against 11-deoxycortisol (11-DCL) using gold electrode for target immobilization is described. The gold electrode is used as solid matrix instead of the beads for SELEX. The selection steps (SELEX) are performed on the 11-DC modified electrode directly as the DNA library in the first round or the enriched DNA pools in the subsequent rounds were incubated on the electrode, then the unbound DNA is washed and the bound DNA is measured directly by square wave voltammetry. Then elution of the bound DNA is performed for further use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a transparent or semi-transparent liquid glycerin derivative-modified silicone composition that comprises a hydration step of adding water to a liquid glycerin derivative-modified silicone or composition thereof. The present invention can provide a liquid glycerin derivative-modified silicone composition having a transparent or semi-transparent appearance can be provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel chain-terminated polymeric composition, comprising hydroxyl-terminated polyesters and a method for preparing the composition and the use of the chain-terminated polymeric composition as a plasticizer. They play a predominant role in the field of metal vacuum closures (Twist-Off and Press-On-Twist-Off closures). Selection criteria regarding the suitability of plasticizers in food contact applications are properties such as low plasticizer volatility, low plastisol viscosity, PVC compatibility, softness and resilience of the gasket as well as non-toxicity and high plasticizer migration resistance. The invention concerns the chemical equation of FIG.

Abstract: The present invention provides the efficacy-enhancing agent composition for an agricultural chemical containing at least one compound (A) selected from specific ethoxylate compounds, specific polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, specific polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, specific (poly)glycerol fatty acid esters, and specific alkyl saccharides; and at least one compound (B) selected from specific polyoxyalkylene alkyl ethers and specific aliphatic alcohols.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel chain-terminated polymeric composition, comprising hydroxyl-terminated polyesters and a method for preparing the composition and the use of the chain-terminated polymeric composition as a plasticizer. They play a predominant role in the field of metal vacuum closures (Twist-Off and Press-On-Twist-Off closures). Selection criteria regarding the suitability of plasticizers in food contact applications are properties such as low plasticizer volatility, low plastisol viscosity, PVC compatibility, softness and resilience of the gasket as well as non-toxicity and high plasticizer migration resistance. The invention concerns the chemical equation of FIG. 1 for obtaining the suggested chain-terminated polymeric composition, wherein x, y, and z are the stoichiometric ratios of dibasic carboxylic acid (DCA), glycerol or polyglycerol (GPG), and monobasic carboxylic acid (MCA).

Abstract: A biopesticide composition includes a solvent and a plurality of rhamnolipid complexes, each rhamnolipid complex including a rhamnolipid complexed with a cation. The biopesticide composition may include a slower-releasing rhamnolipid-based material and a faster-releasing rhamnolipid-based material. The biopesticide composition may be in the form of a coating or a pellet.

Abstract: A liquid organopolysiloxane having fluidity at least 100° C., a silicon-bonded glycerin derivative group, and a crosslinked structure comprising a carbon-silicon bond at the crosslinking portion.

Abstract: Suggested is the use of a mixture, comprising (a) fatty acid alkyl esters according to general formula (I) R1COO—R2 (I) in which R1CO represents an unsaturated acyl radical having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, and R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl radical; (b) at least two non-ionic sugar or polyol surfactants, and optionally (c) polyols as an additive for agricultural compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to agrochemical compositions comprising oils and alkylpolysiloxanes of high silicone character (HSCAS) with good oil compatibility which improve the spreading behavior and reduce surface tension of oil-based agricultural formulations, and optionally comprising agrochemically active ingredients such as fungicides, insecticides or herbicides and/or inert ingredients such as emulsifiers and other agrochemically acceptable components.

Abstract: An aqueous pesticide compositions contain water, a pesticide, and at least one surfactant having a solubility in water of less than or equal to about 10 percent by weight, in an amount effective as a drift control agent, and a method for controlling spray drift of an aqueous pesticide composition includes the steps of incorporating in an aqueous end use pesticide composition, in an amount effective as a drift control agent, at least one surfactant having a solubility in water of less than or equal to about 10 percent by weight, and spray applying the aqueous end use pesticide composition to a target pest and/or to the environment of the target pest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid herbicidal composition comprising: i. mesotrione; ii. at least one arene sulfonate condensed with formaldehyde (e.g. sodium alkylnaphthalene sulfonate condensed with formaldehyde); and iii. an acidifying agent. The present invention further provides a method of controlling weeds at a locus comprising diluting the solid herbicidal composition of the present invention and applying to the locus a weed controlling amount of the diluted herbicidal composition.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and water, optionally including at least one surfactant and one or more additional additives. The cleaning compositions of the present invention, which are non-toxic and environmentally benign, can be useful to remove many types of soils from a range of different substrates in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.

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: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and water, optionally including at least one surfactant and one or more additional additives. The cleaning compositions of the present invention, which are non-toxic and environmentally benign, can be useful to remove many types of soils from a range of different substrates in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.

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

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 new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

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-3-dihalogenomethyl-5-halogenopyrazole(thio)indanyl carbox-amides, 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 novel pyrazole(thio)tetrahydronaphthyl 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: This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” & “Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) The Ar1, Het, Ar2, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are further described herein.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a pyrethroid-based or pyrethrin-based sodium channel modulator compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl) propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a chloride channel activator compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-((3,3,3 -trifluoropropyl)thio) propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridine-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-((3,3,3,3-trifluoropropyl) sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by pests comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a flonicamid-based selective homopteran feeding blocker compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridine-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by pests comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a ryanodine receptor modulator compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-(((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a sulfoximine-based nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio) propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl) sulfinyl) propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of an acetyl CoA carboxylase inhibitor compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a juvenile hormone mimicking compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of an organophosphate-based acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric activator compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio) propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridine-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl) propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: Compositions including a highly branched alpha-D-glucan or modified forms thereof and a solute compound are described herein. The compositions can provide increased water solubility and/or increased rate of dissolution for the solute compound. The compositions can also provide increased stability for the solute compound. Methods for preparing and using compositions including a solute compound and a highly branched alpha-D-glucan are also described.

Abstract: Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A process for treating foliage by retaining an active agent in contact with the foliage is provided that includes the application of a biologically active ingredient carrier granule. The granule includes a mineral component, a cellulosic component, and a binder flowing upon wetting intermixed with the mineral component and the cellulosic components. A biologically active ingredient is added to the granule to treat the foliage. The foliage in either a dry or pre-wetted state. The contact of the granule with water causes the granule to flow to form a coherent film bound by the binder on the foliage with the active agent retained in the film in contact with the foliage.

Abstract: A surfactant composition for agricultural chemicals, containing fatty acid polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether expressed by the following general formula (I), R1CO(EO)m(PO)nOR2??(I) wherein the fatty acid polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether has a narrow ratio of 55% by mass or more, where the narrow ratio is expressed by the following formula (A): Narrow ratio=?i=nMAX?2i=nMAX+2Yi??(A).

Abstract: Thiazolopyridinones of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl and other radicals such as halogen, nitro and cyano.

Abstract: Growing media wetting composition are provided which comprise at least one non-ionic alkylene oxide copolymer and at least one terpenic alkoxylate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations and methods for stabilizing and protecting of biologic materials during harsh storing and use conditions, wherein the formulations relate to embedded bioactive materials and biologics, including live bacteria, in a protective glassy matrix.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are useful as a pesticides.

Abstract: Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.