Abstract: Novel synergistic fungicidal compositions used for protecting seeds, plants and other vegetative material against fungi contain a mixture of one or more compounds selected from group A and one or more compounds selected from group B. Compounds from group A are selected from &bgr;-Amino butyric acid and its N-benzoyl-octyl ester derivatives. Compounds from group B are selected from the group of fosetyl aluminum, dimethomorph, a mixture of folpet and ofurace (45:5), folpet, fencaramid (Bayer SZX), mancozeb, cymoxanil, methalaxyl, the single optical isomer of metalaxyl, a mixture of cymoxanil and mancozeb (4:1), copper sulfate, copper hydroxide, copper sulfate hydrate, azoxystrobin, and acibenzolar-s-methyl.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions comprising a mixture of &bgr;-amino butyric acid and conazoles provide synergistic effects for protecting seeds, plants, and other vegetative material from fungi.

Abstract: Novel synergistic fungicidal compositions used for protecting seeds, plants and other vegetative material against fungi contain a mixture of one or more compounds selected from group A and one or more compounds selected from group B. Compounds from group A are selected from Beta-Amino butyric acid and its N-benzoyl-octyl ester derivatives. Compounds from group B are selected from the group of fosetyl aluminum, dimethomorph, a mixture of folpet and ofurace (45:5), folpet fencaramid (Bayer SZX), mancozeb, cymoxynil, methalaxyl, the single optical isomer of metalaxyl, a mixture of cymoxamil and mancozeb (4:1), copper sulfate, copper hydroxide, copper sulfate hydrate, azoxystrobin, and acidenzolar-s-methyl.

Abstract: Novel aminobutyric acids derivatives and methods for protecting crops against fungal diseases by applying to the crops or their locus a composition containing an effective amount of said derivatives.

Abstract: A method for protecting a crop against plant-parasitic nematode attack by inducing local and systemic resistance of the crop comprising the application of a composition containing an effective amount of &bgr;-amino butyric acid or derivatives thereof to the crop or its locus.

Abstract: A method for protecting a crop against fungal diseases by inducing local and systemic resistance of the crop comprising applying to the crop or its locus a composition containing an effective amount of at least one .beta.-aminobutyric acid or .beta.-amino valeric acid and salts and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Rapid, convenient and inexpensive methods for preparing fungicidal suspensions from Inula are described. Methods for controlling fungal disease in crops by using these suspensions are also given.

Abstract: A method for protecting a crop against fungal diseases by inducing local and systemic resistance of the crop comprising applying to the crop or its locus a composition containing an effective amount of a .beta.-aminobutyric acid or .beta.-amino valeric acid and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Synergistic mixtures which include dimethomorph and cymoxonil in a fungicidially effective aggregate amount, and the use of such mixtures in the control of plant diseases. In certain embodiments, a contact fungicide is included, along with the dimethomorph and cymoxonil in suitable ratios.