Abstract: 3-Butenanilides of the formula (1) ##STR1## are broad spectrum herbicides. Also disclosed are herbicidal compositions containing a compound of formula (1) as active ingredient, and herbicidal methods. Novel but-3-enoic acid intermediates useful in preparation of formula (1) compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: N-Aryl benzaimides wherein the aryl group is a nitrogen containing heterocycle are useful as selective herbicidal agents. Compositions containing the novel benzamides and a herbicidal method of selective weed control are disclosed.

Abstract: A series of triazole compounds having a carboxyalkoxy(thio) group, or a derivative thereof, are useful for regulating the growth of plants, particularly the growth of soybeans.

Abstract: The fat content of sows' milk is increased, thereby increasing the energy supplied to the sow's piglets, by administering one of a small group of phenethanolamines.

Abstract: Use of a 4,5-dicarboxy or 5-carboxamido-4-carboxy (or derivatized carboxy)-1-(3,5-disubstituted-phenyl)pyrazole in the production of hybrid seed, and a method for producing 5-carboxamido-4-carboxy-1-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)pyrazole.

Abstract: A series of novel N-pyrinidyl- and pyrimidinyl sulfonamides are useful as fungicides and herbicides particularly for the protection of plants from phytopathogens.

Abstract: .beta.-Phenethanolamines are effective in promoting growth and improving feed efficiency and leanness in animals.

Abstract: N-Aryl benzamides wherein the aryl group is a nitrogen containing heterocycle are useful as selective herbicidal agents. Compositions containing the novel benzamides and a herbicidal method of selective weed control are disclosed.

Abstract: Pollen formation in cereal grain plants is inhibited by application of a 4,5-dicarboxy or 5-carboxamido-4-carboxy (or derivatized carboxy)-1-(3,5-disubstitutedphenyl)pyrazole. Use of the compounds facilitates the production of hybrid seed.

Abstract: Plants are protected from the damaging effects of Phycomycetous fungi by a series of pyridazines of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is chloro, bromo, methyl, cyano or iodo;R is chloro, bromo, iodo, methyl, cyano or furan-2-ylmethoxy;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or n-propyl;R.sup.2 is ##STR2## X is fluoro, chloro, bromo or iodo; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 independently represent X or hydrogen, provided that no more than one of X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 is hydrogen;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, chloro, methyl, ethyl, chloromethyl or dichloromethyl;or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 combine with the group to which they are attached to form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl group substituted with a R.sup.1 group;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.7 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, chloromethyl or dichloromethyl;one of m and n is 0 or 1, and the other is 0;p is 0-4.

Abstract: Pollen formation in cereal grain plants is inhibited by application of a 4-carboxy(or derivative)-1-aryl-5-pyrazolecarboxamide. Production of hybrid seed is facilitated by use of the compounds.