Abstract: Benzoylaminoalkanoic acids and esters thereof are fungitoxic and useful for controlling fungi, particularly phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-dimethylcarbamoyl-3-substituted-5-substituted-1H-1,2,4-triazoles having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, W and X are as defined herein, compositions containing these compounds and methods of use as insecticides.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-dimethylcarbamoyl-3-substituted-5-substituted-1H-1,2,4-triazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein, compositions containing those compounds and methods of use.

Abstract: This application relates to a process for preparing alkylhydrazines from an alkene and hydrazine with an acid catalyst. More particularly, it relates to a process for preparing t-butylhydrazine from hydrazine and isobutylene in aqueous acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to insecticidal hydrogenated extracts of seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), compositions containing the extracts and methods of their use.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, or an alkyl group,Y is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom,R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, or an optionally-substituted-alkyl group, andR.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be taken together to form a heterocyclic ring,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The herbicidal 4-trifluoromethyl-3'-substituted amino-4'-nitro diphenyl ethers comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-aryl-3-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds which are useful as pesticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of controlling pests and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Method for selectively controlling growth of undesirable monocotyledonous plants in an area containing growing undesirable monocotyledonous plants and an established cereal crop which comprises applying to said area an N-[2-(4(3,5-dichloro-2-pyridyloxy)phenoxy)propionyl]-(optionally alkyl substituted) isoxazolidine as described herein at a rate of application which controls growth of said undesirable plants and which does not significantly affect growth of said established cereal crop.

Abstract: Certain N-acetonylbenzamides exhibit low toxicity to plants are particularly useful for control of fungi, especially Phycomycetes.

Abstract: Sulfonium and sulfoxonium salts of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, a nitro group, an alkyl group or a cyano group; Z is a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, cyano group or --S(O).sub.m R, wherein m is 0, 1 or 2 and R is an alkyl group; A is a halogen atom, a nitro group or a cyano group; B is a negatively charged organic substituent; n is 0 or 1, each R.sup.1 is independently an alkyl group, an aryl group or --N(R.sup.2).sub.2 wherein R.sup.2 is an alkyl group or an aryl group; S is sulfur; and N is nitrogen, and compositions containing these salts exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Enols, their geometric isomers, tautomers and halogen addition products having the formula ##STR1## as defined herein and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted 2,4-imidazolidinediones, their method of preparation and use as broad spectrum systemic fungicides effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi such as barley net blotch (Helminthosporium teres), bean powdery mildew (Erysiphi polygoni), grape downy mildew (Plasmorpora viticola), tomato late blight (Phytophthora infestans), and wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici race 15 B-2.