Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: wherein R, A, B and X have the meaning given in claim 1; and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and to herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention provides o-aminophenyl ketone derivatives which are intermediates useful in the manufacture of herbicidal sulfamoyl urea compounds, including the crop selective herbicide 1-{[o-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)phenyl]-sulfamoyl}-3-(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidin yl)urea. Also provided is a method for the preparation of said intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a herbicidal compound of formula I, methods for the preparation thereof and intermediates useful therefor. ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently O or S; Z is N or CR.sub.4.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar have the meaning given in claim 1, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: A container for use in a closed application system includes a valve mounted to a discharge opening of the container and rotatable with the container for controlling the discharge of material from the container. The valve includes an element for engaging corresponding structure in a receptacle for receiving the contents of the container. The element engages and locks the valve in the receptacle when the valve is opened and the contents are being discharged from the container into the receptacle. The valve element and the corresponding structure on the receptacle cooperate so that the container can only be received in and removed from the receptacle when the valve is closed. In this manner, the contents in the container can be discharged only when the container is received within the receptacle and the container is rotated in a direction to open the valve.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: A container for use in a closed application system includes a valve mounted to a discharge opening of the container and rotatable with the container for controlling the discharge of material from the container. The valve includes an element for engaging corresponding structure in a receptacle for receiving the contents of the container. The element engages and locks the valve in the receptacle when the valve is opened and the contents are being discharged from the container into the receptacle. The valve element and the corresponding structure on the receptacle cooperate so that the container can only be received in and removed from the receptacle when the valve is closed. In this manner, the contents in the container can be discharged only when the container is received within the receptacle and the container is rotated in a direction to open the valve.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of substituted .beta.-ketoanilide compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## The substituted .beta.-ketoanilide compounds are useful for the control of insect pests.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: An implant dart has a head of solid material and a tubular body that contains one or more drug-delivery implant packages. The head has a blade at its front end with a chisel type point with a beveled end and a scooped face extending rearwardly to the body. The body is formed as a helical coil that makes the body tubular and permits the coil turns to be compressed and engage to make the body relatively rigid when the dart is injected into the subject. A passage from the head to the interior of the body provides fluid communication between the subject's body fluids and the implant packages. Wings extend from the head to guide entry of the dart into the subject and to lock it against withdrawal. The complete system comprises at least one dart and an injection mechanism which retains a subject's body part on a platen and feeds darts into the body part and generally parallel to the platen.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal compositions which comprise a carrier and, as active ingredient, a dihalotriazolopyrimidine derivative of general formula (I) in which R represents an optionally substituted branched or straight-chain alkyl or alkoxy group or an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, aryloxy, or heterocyclyl group, and Hal represents a fluroine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom; and their use as fungicides. Certain of these dihalotriazolopyrimidine derivatives are novel and a process for the preparation of these compounds is also provided.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: A device for converting linear movement into rotary movement includes a pair of pulleys mounted to a linearly movable supporting element. Selective linear movement of the supporting element drives a rotary element by a drive cable engaging the pulleys and the rotary element. The device is particularly adapted for use as a rotary valve for controlling the flow of product from an upper storage container to a lower hopper of an agricultural dispensing vehicle. An agricultural vehicle incorporating the rotary valve system of the present invention is provided with vertical supports for the product container enabling the vehicle to carry containers of larger size and increased storage capacity.

Abstract: A water dispersible solid formulation comprising an active ingredient, a surfactant of non-ionic type, a surfactant of anionic type and at least 30 wt % of urea is disclosed. A process of preparing the formulation and the use of the formulation for delivering an active ingredient, for example a pesticide or plant growth regulant to an agricultural or horticultural locus are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compositions comprising imidazolinone compounds that are suitable for use in turfgrass management. The invention also provides methods for altering the growth and reducing mowing frequency, suppressing seed head formation and controlling undesirable vegetation in turfgrass.

Abstract: A phenylazoxycyanide compound of formula I ##STR1## is useful as an antimicrobial and fungicidal composition. A method for using the antimicrobial and fungicidal compositions, and for manufacturing the compound is also disclosed.

Abstract: A split clam shell valve for flow and metering of powder, semi-viscous, and granular materials includes a resilient slitted cover over a discharge outlet in an outer valve component. The valve is driven into an open position by the action of an inner valve component received within the outer valve component and movable relative to the cover for applying a force which opens the slitted cover. An elastic band engaging the cover, cooperating with the resilient material forming the cover, seals the slit to automatically close the valve when the force applied to the cover by the inner valve component is removed. The valve is particularly useful for automatically refilling containers with semi-viscous, powder and granular material to the same level in repeatable operating sequence.

Abstract: This invention provides new antifungal compounds of Formula I or II: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are defined in the specification produced by culture LL-15G256 (Hypoxylon oceanicum), NRRL 21363 and their production by fermentation and use as antifungal agents.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of an indanylamine compound of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl group, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, the process including the steps of hydrogenating a compound of general formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as described above and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently represent a halogen atom, a hydroxyl, nitro or cyano group, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarboxy or alkylamino group provided that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent different atoms or groups, and subsequent rearrangement and derivatisation of the product thereof. Compounds of general formula I may be used to prepare preferred stereoisomers of fungicidal N-indanyl carboxamide compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining whether a compound inhibits acetohydroxyacid synthase. The invention further provides a method for determining whether a plant is resistant to an acetohydroxyacid synthase inhibiting compound.