Abstract: Processes for the preparation of N-(2,4-dimethylthien-3-yl)-N-(1-methoxyprop-2-yl)-chloroacetamide and of intermediates thereof, and novel intermediates useful for the preparation of N-(2,4-dimethylthien-3-yl)-N-(1-methoxyprop-2-yl)-chloroacetamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel thioether derivatives of substituted benzoyl bicycloalkane diones, their use as herbicides and agricultural compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to inbred corn lines having the designation 899 and 901, seeds produced by said lines and hybrid corn seed produced by crossing said inbred corn lines

Abstract: Plants are transformed with the coat protein gene of one of various strains of Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus (MDHV), and are protected from serious disease when challenged with exposure to the virus. The nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of MDMV strains A, B, and KS1 are given, as well as the constructs and vectors used to produce the transformed plants.

Abstract: Pregerminated seeds comprising desiccation tolerant emerged radicles, processes for their production, and plants produced from such seeds.

Abstract: N-carbamoyl-2-carboxyaryl-heterocyclic and hydrazinecarboximidamide-hydrazone derivatives, intermediates and processes for their preparation, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as agricultural chemicals, in particular herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-(2,4,5-substituted phenyl) hydantoin compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compounds for combatting weeds.

Abstract: Novel plectoxins isolated from the Primitive Hunting Spider, Plectreurys tristis are described, and their amino acid sequences are presented. These are toxic to various groups of insects, including Lepidopterans. A particularly potent plectoxin is Plt-VI. The plectoxins may be cloned into a baculovirus vector and hasten its speed of kill.

Abstract: Microcapsules formed from urea-, thiourea- and/or melamine-formaldehyde prepolymers which are particularly useful in formulating agrochemicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to (1S,aRS)-2-chloro-N-(2,4-dimethyl-3-thienyl)-N-(2-metho1xy-1-methylethyl)a cetamide, a novel method of preparation, herbicidal compositions comprising said compound and methods of combatting weeds employing said compound.

Abstract: The invention discloses compounds of formula I It has now been found that compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or trifluoromethyl, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, or di-C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, heteroaryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryloxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryloxyaryl, arylaryl, heteroaryl, aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkoxyaryl, aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkoxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, heteroaryloxyaryl, aryloxy-C.sub.1-4 alkylaryl or aryl substituted by a group selected from --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--O--CH.sub.2 --aryl, --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--O--CH(CH.sub.3)--aryl, --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--C.sub.3-4 alkenyloxy,--C(CH.sub.3).dbd.N--C.sub.3-4 alkynyloxy, or --CH.sub.2 --O--N.dbd.C(CH.sub.

Abstract: A novel dominant allele which imparts orange colored fruit in bell peppers has been identified. This allele can be used as part of a breeding program as an efficient way of controlling orange coloration. Line 434 and Hybrids NVH 3074 and 0366, are also described.

Abstract: Novel arylaminocarbonyl compounds, intermediates therefore, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds are disclosed.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of an insect attractant composition which includes a trialkylamine salt, an alkali salt of a carboxylic acid and a pheromone in a suitable aqueous solution.

Abstract: Novel processes for introducing DNA into plant material utilizing non-pulsed electric current, and plant cell lines, differentiated plant tissues and plants produced by said processes.

Abstract: Hydantoin for the control of weeds are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 3,5-dioxo-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrooxazines as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl; optionally substituted aryl or CF.sub.3 ;Y is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or optionally substituted aryl;A is nitrogen or CH; andZ is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or optionally substituted heteroaryl;the use of such compounds for the control of phytopathogens, compositions for facilitating such use, and the preparation of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Novel substituted pyrazolo-rings fused to nitrogen containing heterocyclic rings having the following formula ##STR1## in which at least one of Y, Z or W is N or N-O and the remainder of Y, Z or W is C-R wherein the variables are as defined in the specification; and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.