Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic fungicides which are effective in controlling a broad spectrum of phytopathogenic fungi found in the four main classes of fungi namely Phycomycetes, Ascomycetes, Fungi Imperfecti, and Basidiomycetes. Certain of these compounds are especially effective in controlling sclerotial forming fungi such as Whetzelinia sclerotiorum=(Sclerotinia sclerotiorium) and Botrytis cinerea.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to 2-hydroxyarylethyl-1,2,4-triazoles, their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes. This invention also relates to the method of preparation and use of these compounds. These compounds and salts thereof are highly active broad-spectrum systemic fungicides effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi such as barley net blotch (Helminthosporium teres), grey mold (Botrytis fabae), bean powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni), grape downy mildew (Plasmopora viticola), rice blast (Piricularia oryzae), tomato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) and wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici race 158-2).

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of using compounds selected from those of the following formula : ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or mononuclear aryl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a cycloalkyl or cycloalkoxyalkyl; R.sup.3 is hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy lower alkyl or a radical of the formula: --C(.dbd.Y)NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, or alkenyl, R.sup.5 is alkyl, alkenyl carbalkoxy, or mononuclear aryl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trihalomethyl group, an alkyl group, or a cyano group,Y is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a trihalomethyl group, andZ is a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, a halogen atom, an amino group, an alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxy group, a carbalkoxy group, a carboxyalkyl group, a carbalkoxyalkyl group, an alkanoyloxy group, or a carbamoyloxy group,and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Novel compounds belonging to the class of 3-carboxy (or the physiologically acceptable salts thereof), 3-carbalkoxy, and 3-carbamoyl-1-alkyl-4,6-disubstituted pyrid-2-ones. These compounds possess biological activity and in particular are gametocides and plant growth regulators. Novel 3-cyano-1-alkyl-4,6-disubstituted pyrid-2-ones are also disclosed as intermediates.

Abstract: Novel compounds belonging to the class of 1-substituted benzylpyrid-2-one-4,6-dialkyl and 4,5,6-trisubstituted-3-carboxylic acids, amides, esters and physiologically acceptable salts. These compounds possess biological activity and in particular are gametocides and plant growth regulators.Novel 1-substituted benzyl-3-cyano-4,5,6-trisubstituted pyrid-2-ones are also disclosed as intermediates.

Abstract: This invention concerns the preparation of 1-substituted imidazole metal salt complexes and their use particularly as systemic fungicides. The preparation of the metal salt complexes of these imidazoles produces a safening effect, i.e., the ability to reduce undesirable plant growth regulatory activity and phytotoxicity while retaining the efficacy of the compounds against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Weeds can be controlled by the application as a herbicide of m-dinitrobenzene. This compound is particularly effective for selectively controlling weeds in agronomic crops.