Abstract: The invention concerns fungicide compositions comprising a compound (I) which is (4-S)-4-mehtyl-2-methylthio-4-phenyl-1-phenylamino-2-imidazoline-5-one and a compound (II) which is N1-[(R)-1-(6-fluoro-2-benzothiazolyl)ethyl]-N2-isopropoxycarbonyl-L-validamide or isopropyl[2-methyl-1-(phenylethyl-carbamoyl)propyl]carbamate; the compound (I)/compound (II) ratio ranges between 10 and 0.01, preferably between 5 and 0.5. The invention also concerns a method for eradicating or preventing phytopathogenic fungi in crops, characterized in that it consists in applying on the aerial parts of plants an efficient and non-phytotoxic amount of one of said fungicide compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising A) one or more sulfonylureas of the formula (I) and/or their salts in which R1 is C2-C4-alkoxy or CO—Ra, where Ra is OH, C1-C6-alkoxy or NRbRc, where Rb and Rc independently of one another are identical or different and are H or C1-C6-alkyl, R2 is halogen or (A)n—NRdRe, where n is zero or 1, A is a group CRfRg, where Rf and Rg independently of one another are identical or different and are H or C1-C6-alkyl, Rd is H or C1-C6-alkyl and Re is H, C1-C6-alkyl or an acyl radical, where Rd and Re may also form a heterocyclic ring and where, if R1 is C2-C4-alkoxy, R2 may also be H, R3 is H or C1-C6-alkyl, m is zero or 1, X and Y independently of one another are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy or C1-C6-alkylthio, where each of the three radicals mentioned is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of halogen, C1-C4-alkoxy and C1-C4-alkylthio,

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated and purified DNA comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes a polypeptide functionally involved in the DNA mismatch repair system of a plant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid encoding a lepidopteran glutamate-gated chloride channel. Vectors and host cells comprising the nucleic acid are also provided. A method of identifying agents that modulate the activity of a lepidopteran glutamate-gated chloride channel is also provided. Such agents are useful as insecticides.

Abstract: A valve device has an outer sleeve with a first end to be secured in an orifice of a container. A second end is releasably attached to a receptacle. Walls define a generally cylindrical support passage which extends from said first end to said second end. An inner sleeve is within the support passage with walls defining a generally outer surface adjacent the walls of the outer sleeve. The walls rotatably support the inner sleeve and define an internal through passage. A butterfly valve member is in the through passage. The butterfly valve has diametrically opposed first and second pivot stubs which extend at least into the walls of the inner sleeve to rotatably support the butterfly valve. The walls of the outer sleeve have a profiled opening into which the first pivot stub extends. The first pivot stub includes a cam member which interacts with the profiled opening. Relative rotation of the inner and outer sleeves causes the butterfly valve member to rotate between a closed state and an open state.

Abstract: There are described benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula I, their preparation, and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators. In this formula (I), R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, Ra, Rb and Rc are various radicals, and Y and Z are a monoatomic bridge element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition, comprising A) one or more compounds of the formula (I) in which Hal1 and Hal2 are identical or different halogen atoms, R1 is H, a cation or a C1-C20-carbon-containing radical and B) one or more surfactants, comprising as structural element at least 12 alkylene oxide units.

Abstract: The invention relates to the formulation of deltamethrin as water-dispersible granules which comprise wetting agents, dispersants, solid inert substances and one or more acids in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the mixture to a value in the range from 1 to 7. The granules are particularly useful for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: A process for preparing pesticides or pesticidal intermediates, particularly 5-amino-1 aryl-3-cyanopyrazoles, having the formula 1

Abstract: A method of controlling parasites in or on an animal comprising orally administering to the animal a parasiticidally effective, substantially non-emetic 1-arylpyrazole.

Abstract: Suitable for controlling harmful plants in oil-seed rape composed of tolerant or resistant mutants or transgenic oil-seed rape plants, and, if appropriate, for regulating the growth of oil-seed rape, are herbicide combinations (A)+(B), if appropriate in the presence of safeners, with an effective content of (A) broad-spectrum herbicides from the group (A1) glufosinate (salts) and related compounds, (A2) glyphosate (salts) and related compounds such as sulfosate, (A3) imidazolinones such as imazethapyr, imazapyr, imazaquin, imazamox, imazapic or their salts and/or (A4) herbicidal azoles from the group of the inhibitors of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO inhibitors), and (B) herbicides from the group (B1) foliar- and soil-acting herbicides, such as metazachlor, trifluralin, clomazone, napropamide, carbetamide, dimefuron and dimethachlor, which are active against monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous harmful plants, (B2) predominantly foliar-acting herbicides, such as quinmerac, clopyralid, pyridate a

Abstract: This invention provides a method for controlling the growth of weeds (i.e. undesired vegetation) at a locus which comprises applying to the locus a herbicidally effective amount of: (a) picolinfen, a phenoxypicolinamide derivative of formula (I); and (b) a partner herbicide, selected from isoxazole, dione, urea and hydroxybenzonitrile herbicide.

Abstract: There are described herbicidal compositions comprising herbicidal compounds of the formula I and a safener-active compound of the formula II or III In formulae I, II and III, the symbols R1 to R10 are hydrogen, halogen and various organic radicals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), are described in which X is halogen, cyano, nitro, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C4)-alkylthio or (C1-C4)-alkylsulfinyl; R1 is halogen, (C1-C4)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy, (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy or cyano; m is 0 to 3; n is 1 to 5; Z is oxygen, sulfur, CH2 or NR2; R2 is CN, (C1-C4)-alkoxy-(C1-C4)-alkyl, CHO, (C1-C6)-alkylcarbonyl, (C1-C6)-alkoxycarbonyl or (CW)NR3R4; R3, R4 are H or (C1-C6)-alkyl; W is O or S; G is mono- to tetrasubstituted isoxazoline which is attached in the 3-, 4- or 5-position to the adjacent phenyl ring. The compounds are suitable for use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the description.

Abstract: A method of controlling parasites in or on an animal comprising orally administering to the animal a parasiticidally effective, substantially non-emetic 1-arylpyrazole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant/solvent systems for liquid formulations comprising &agr;) one or more nonaromatic-based surfactants, &bgr;) as solvent, one or more triester(s) of phosphoric acid with alcohols, preferably from the group consisting of 1 ) monohydric alkanols having 5 to 22 carbon atoms, for example with n-, i- or neo-pentanol, n-hexanol, n-octanol, 2-ethylhexanol, 2) diols or polyols, such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or glycerol, 3) aryl, alkylaryl, poly(alkyl)aryl and poly(arylalkyl)aryl alcohols, for example with phenol and/or cresol, octylphenol, nonylphenol, triisobutylphenol, tristyrylphenol, 4) alkoxylated alcohols obtained by reacting the alcohols mentioned above under 1), 2) or 3) with alkylene oxides, preferably (C1-C4)alkylene oxides, and 5) alkoxylated alcohols obtained by reacting monohydric alkanols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkylene oxides.

Abstract: A method of controlling parasites in or on an animal comprising administering to the animal a parasiticidally effective, substantially non-emetic 1-arylpyrazole.

Abstract: A process for preparing pesticides or pesticidal intermediates, particularly 5-amino-1 aryl-3-cyanopyrazoles, having the formula said process comprising reacting a compound having the formula with a cyanide salt.

Abstract: Compositions for preparation of wettable-powder and powder suspension herbicidal products containing low-melting agrochemical agents, such as bromoxynil esters, are provided. Preferred compositions are co-melts of bromoxynil esters with at least one additional herbicide or pesticide, particularly atrazine. The compositions of the invention have higher melting points than the bromoxynil ester component, and therefore have advantages in that the use of solvents and/or carriers in formulations can be avoided or minimized. The compositions can be processed into dry powders without the problems associated with the softening or melting of pure bromoxynil esters during grinding or milling, and without the need for dilution of the product with substantial amounts of inactive carriers. Compositions containing the alloys do not lose selectivity in the presence of oil adjuvants.