Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is the use of 6-amino-2-ethylthio-4-pyrimidinol and its water-soluble salts to lessen the acidity and increase the Brix/acid ratio of citrus.

Abstract: The subject matter of this application is the new compound, 3-chlorobenzyl-3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate and its use as a sugarcane ripener.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is the use of 3-chlorobenzyl-3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate to increase the recoverable sugar in citrus.

Abstract: The subject matter of this invention is the use of 3-chlorobenzyl-3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate to increase the recoverable sugar in grapes.

Abstract: This application discloses a method for increasing the recoverable sugar from sugar beet plants by applying to the sugar beet plants an effective amount of a compound having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy and hydroxyalkyl and R.sup.1 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy and hydroxyalkyl.

Abstract: This application discloses compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are selected from alkyl and phenyl and can form a cyclic group having 5 or 6 carbon atoms.The disclosed compounds are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention discloses compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and halogen; m is an integer from 0 to 3; and n is the integer 0 or 1 and further herbicidal compositions thereof.

Abstract: This invention discloses new insecticidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl and cyano; m and n are integers from 0 to 3; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and k is an integer from 0 to 3; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino and ##STR3## wherein R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and t is an integer from 0 to 3; and A and B are each independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur.Further disclosed are insecticidal compositions containing the foregoing compounds and methods for their use.

Abstract: This invention discloses new insecticidal chemical compounds of the following formula and their use in controlling insects: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl and cyano; m and n are integers from 0 to 3; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and k is an integer from 0 to 3; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino and ##STR3## wherein R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and t is an integer from 0 to 3; and A and B are each independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur.

Abstract: This invention discloses new insecticidal chemical compounds of the following formula and their use in controlling insects: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl and cyano; m and n are integers from 0 to 3; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and k is an integer from 0 to 3; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino and ##STR3## wherein R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and t is an integer from 0 to 3; and A and B are each independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel insecticidal chemical compound of the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl and cyano; m and n are integers from 0 to 3; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and k is an integer from 0 to 3; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino and ##STR3## wherein R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; and 1 is an integer from 0 to 3; and A and B are each independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of halogen, nitro, cyano and trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is selected the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino and dialkylamino and further herbicidal compositions and methods using said compounds.

Abstract: This application discloses the compound, .alpha.-cyanobenzyl-3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate, useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel herbicidal chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R is selected from the group consisting of nitro, alkylthio, halogen and cyano; Z is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halogen and nitro; and n is an integer from 0 to 4.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing the sugar content in sugar cane with the use of the compound N,N-dimethyl-N-hexadecyl-N-2-propenylammonium bromide.

Abstract: This invention discloses chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; Z is selected from the group consisting of nitro, cyano and halogen; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl; and R.sup.3 is furfuryl or tetrahydrofurfuryl. Further discussed are herbicidal compositions utilizing the aforedescribed compounds and methods of controlling undesired vegetation therewith.

Abstract: Disclosed are new compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl and cyano; k and m are integers from 0 to 3; Q is selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur; Y is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and hydrogen R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro and cyano; n is an integer from 0 to 3; R.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino and ##STR3## wherein R.sup.6 is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, nitro, and cyano; p is an integer from 0 to 3; and A and B are each independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur, with the proviso that, if R.sup.4 is alkoxy, then one of A and B must be sulfur.

Abstract: This application discloses the compound, .alpha.-cyanobenzyl-3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate, useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: This invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and halogen; m is an integer from 0 to 3; and n is the integer 0 or 1 and further herbicidal compositions thereof.

Abstract: This application discloses compounds of the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein each X is independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur; m is 0 or 1; R is alkyl. Each R.sup.1 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl. Y is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and ##STR2## wherein each Z is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl.These compounds are particularly useful as pre-emergence herbicides.