Abstract: The present invention relates to Constitutive Triple Response-like (CTR1-like) nucleic acid sequences and the sugar and lipid metabolism regulator proteins encoded by the said nucleic acid sequences. Further, the present invention relates to the use of the aforementioned nucleic acid sequences and proteins in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating sugar-related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a porous metal-organic framework material for taking up at least one substance, the framework material comprising at least one at least bidentate organic compound bound by coordination to at least one metal ion, and the framework material having at least in part pores which comprise a polymer which is suitable to adsorb the at least one substance. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing the framework material, a method for taking up at least one substance by the framework material and also to the use of the framework material, in particular for the storage, separation, controlled release or chemical reaction of a substance taken up.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the production of composite elements composed of at least one outer layer a) and a thermal insulation material b), where between the outer layer a) and the thermal insulation material b) an adhesive c) has been applied, the outer layer a) being moved continuously, the thermal insulation material b) being applied to the outer layer a) and, if appropriate, a further outer layer a) being applied to the thermal insulation material b), and the adhesive c) being applied to the thermal insulation material b) or to the outer layer a), which comprises applying the adhesive c) by means of a rotating flat body which is mounted horizontally or with a slight deviation from the horizontal, of up to 15°, preferably parallel to the outer layer a) or to the thermal insulation material b).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 3-phenyluracils of formula (I) wherein the variables R1 to R7 are as defined in the description, optionally in combination with one or more other herbicides B and/or one or more safeners C for controlling glyphosate resistant weeds or crops.

Abstract: An isobutene polymer which has an average of at least 1.4 terminal 1,3-propanediol groups is described, as is a crosslinking product thereof. Suitable crosslinkers are difunctional or higher-functionality isocyanates or epoxy compounds having at least two epoxide groups. The crosslinking products exhibit high storage moduli even at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A process for producing foam moldings from prefoamed foam particles which have a polymer coating under pressure in a mold in the absence of steam, and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing 3-pentenenitrile by hydrocyanating 1,3-butadiene in the presence of at least one catalyst, wherein unhydrocyanated 1,3-butadiene is removed from the effluent of the hydrocyanation and recycled into the process, and the recycled 1,3-butadiene is monitored for the content of hydrogen cyanide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific phthalocyanines which bear substituents on the basic phthalocyanine structure bonded via methylene groups as markers for liquids, especially mineral oils, to liquids, especially mineral oils which comprise at least one such phthalocyanine as a marker, and also to novel specific phthalocyanines which bear substituents on the basic phthalocyanine structure bonded via methylene groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing water-absorbing polymers by polymerizing a monomer solution, wherein the oxygen content of the monomer solution has been reduced by addition of at least one reducing agent before the polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of ?-linolenic acid (18:3?6,9,12) or stearidonic acid (18:4?6,9,12,15) or ?-linolenic acid (18:3?6,9,12) and stearidonic acid (18:4?6,9,12,15) in transgenic plants of the family Brassicaceae, where the transgenic plants comprise at least 10% by weight of oleic acid based on the total fatty acid content and, as the result of the activity of the ?6-desaturases used in the method, have an increased ?6-C18-fatty acid content. The invention furthermore relates to novel nucleic acid sequences which code for the ?6-desaturases used in the method, gene constructs comprising these nucleic acid sequences, a vector and transgenic plants comprising at least one nucleic acid sequence or a gene construct.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a clear paint composition, comprising (A) an acrylic copolymer comprising from 35 to 50 wt % ?-caprolactone structural units, based on the resin solid fraction, and wherein the hydroxyl number is from 200 to 340 mgKOH/g and the weight average molecular weight is from 5,000 to 15,000 and (B) a non-yellowing type polyisocyanate compound, wherein the isocyanate group of the (B) component is included in a proportion of from 0.5 to 2 equivalents per 1 equivalent of hydroxyl group of the (A) component, wherein the Young's modulus of the hardened paint film obtained from said paint composition is not more than 1.5 Pa, wherein the molecular weight of intercrosslinking of the cured coating film (Mc) is not more than 350 g/mol, and wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the hardened paint film is at least 65° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted triazolopyrimidines of formula (I), with the substituents as follows: R1, R2=H, alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, halocycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, cycloalkenyl, halocycloalkenyl, alkinyl, haloalkinyl, phenyl, naphthyl, or a five- or six-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or aromatic heterocycle, comprising one to four heteroatoms of the group O, N or S, R1 and R2 can, together with the nitrogen atom to which it is attached, form a five- or six-membered heterocycle or heteroaryl, bonded via N and containing one to three further heteroatoms from the group O, N and S as ring members, substituted as per the description, L1=fluorine, chlorine or bromine, L2=H, alkyl or alkoxy and X=halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy. The invention further relates to methods and intermediates for production of said compounds, agents comprising the same and use thereof for controlling fungal pests harmful to plants.

Abstract: Chromium-free, low-zinc, corrosion-inhibiting pigment mixture (A) comprising (a1) 30% to 60% by weight of at least one calcium hydrogen phosphate pigment, (a2) 15% to 45% by weight of at least one amorphous, calcium-modified silicon dioxide, (a3) 5% to 25% by weight of at least one calcium borosilicate pigment, and (a4) 1% to 15% by weight of at least one zinc salt of an organic nitro compound with the proviso that the zinc content of (A) does not exceed 10% by weight; process for preparing it, and its use.

Abstract: A process is described for epoxidizing an ethylenically unsaturated isobutene polymer, in which an organic phase comprising the isobutene polymer is contacted with an aqueous phase which comprises formic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The process affords essentially quantitative conversions after a short reaction time.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of modified wood materials for producing articles which comprise at least one wood material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous dispersions comprising a nanoparticulate formulation of crop protection agents in which the nanoparticles have core-shell structures having a mean particle diameter of 0.05 to 2.0 ?m and the crop protection agent is present in the core X-ray amorphous together with one or more polymers and the shell consists of a stabilizing coating matrix, preparable by a process which comprises (a) preparing a solution of the crop protection agent in a water-miscible organic solvent, (b) mixing the solution obtained in step (a) with the core polymer or a solution of the core polymer in a water-miscible organic solvent, where the polymer is not or only partially soluble in water or aqueous solutions or water/solvent mixtures, and (c) bringing the mixture resulting from (b) into contact with an aqueous solution comprising components of the coating matrix.

Abstract: Dicyano alkanoic acid amides of formula (I), wherein R1 is H, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, or haloalkynyl; R2 is H, CN, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl, cycloalkyl, halocycloalkyl, alkoxy, or haloalkoxy; R3 and R4 are H, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl, cycloalkyl, halocycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, halocycloalkenyl, or R3 and R4 together can be alkylene, haloalkylene, alkenylene or haloalkenylene; X is O or S; R5 and R6 are H, alkyl, optionally substituted with 1 to 3 groups CN, NO2, OH, NR7R8, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, cycloalkyl, halocycloalkyl and optionally substituted phenyl; or haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, halocycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, NR7R8, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, haloalkenyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, R7R8N—C(?O)—, phenylcarbonyl, benzylcarbonyl or phenyl wherein phen

Abstract: Catalysts comprising a catalytically active composition, the catalytically active composition comprising vanadium, phosphorus, iron and oxygen, wherein the catalytically active composition has an iron:vanadium atomic ratio of 0.005 to <0.05, and wherein iron in the catalytically active composition is derived from an iron starting material comprising Fe(III) phosphate; and processes for making such catalysts as well as uses therefor to prepare maleic anhydride are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a natural method for controlling bark beetle populations by controlling the predators of bark beetle. Said method comprises aggregating bark beetle predators in the natural environment of the bark beetles by applying a chemical attractant effecting attraction of predators of the bark beetles to be controlled in those locations where a control of the bark beetle population is desired.