Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixtures comprising (i) 2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidanone, (ii) pyroxasulfone and (iii) mefenpyr-diethyl, and to herbicidal compositions comprising these mixtures. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for preparing these herbicidal mixtures and compositions comprising these mixtures. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the mixtures and compositions mentioned in the field of agriculture for controlling harmful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates phenoxyhalogenphenylamidines of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the amidines according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms and also to an agrochemical formulation for this purpose, comprising the phenoxyhalogenphenylamidines according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the compounds according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing methyl 4-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methoxy-4-methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)carbonyl)sulfamoyl]-5-methylthiophene-3-carboxylate from 4-methoxycarbonyl-2-methylthiophene-3-sulfonyl chloride in the presence of an imidazole base substituted in the 1-position or in the presence of a mixture of bases comprising an imidazole base substituted in the 1-position (N-alkylimidazole).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transgenic eukaryotic cell or non-human organism comprising one or more genetic modifications providing the activation of one or more signal transduction pathways which are involved in stress-induced gene expression and/or the pre-activation of one or more members of the transcriptional machinery and an expression cassette which comprises a nucleic acid sequence coding for a reporter protein under the control of a promoter the methylation of which increases upon priming for a stress response. The present invention also relates to a method for identifying substances which prime eukaryotic cells for a stress response by using this transgenic cell or organism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of fluoroalkylnitriles and the corresponding fluoroalkyltetrazoles starting from fluorinated carboxamides.

Abstract: Novel alkynyl-substituted 3-phenylpyrrolidine-2,4-diones and use thereof as herbicides The present invention relates to novel effective alkynyl-substituted 3-phenylpyrrolidine-2,4-diones according to the general formula (I) or agrochemically acceptable salts thereof, where X?C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl or C3-C6-cycloalkyl; Y?C1-C4-alkyl or C3-C6-cycloalkyl; n=1, 2 or 3; m=1 or 2; R1=C1-C6-alkyl, or C3-C6-cycloalkyl; R2=hydrogen or methyl; R3?C1-C3-alkoxy-C1-C3-alkyl, or a saturated five- or six-membered heterocycle with an oxygen or sulphur atom; G=hydrogen, a cleavable group L or a cation E. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds according to the invention for controlling weeds and weed grasses in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing halogenated pyridine derivatives of the formula (II) proceeding from compounds of the structure Q-H via intermediates of the formula (IIIa) or (IIIb) in which Q is a structural element where the symbol # indicates the bond to the rest of the molecule and A, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 and Q6 have the definitions given in the description, W is halogen, Y is halogen, CO2R1 or NO2, where R1 is (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C1-C6)-haloalkyl, and R2 is halogen or —O-pivaloyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of the pyrazole carboxylic acid amide derivative Pydiflumetofen, compositions comprising this compound and its use in methods for the reduction of mycotoxin contamination in plants. Pydiflumetofen is also useful in increasing yield, in particular in cereals eg. wheat.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Coniothyrium minitans for controlling moss growth and to a method of controlling moss growth, comprising applying Coniothyrium minitans to an area to be kept free from mosses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new uses of the herbicidal active compound 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone (compound I) as foliar herbicide. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to combinations comprising active compound 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone (compound I) and to a method for controlling undesired weeds by applying the herbicidal active compound 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidone (compound I) or combinations comprising compound I to weeds or to the area in which the weeds grow after emergence of the crop.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to herbicide combinations comprising (i) diflufenican (ii) pyroxasulfone and (iii) metribuzin to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture for controlling harmful plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of the herbicides and/or plant growth regulators. Specifically, the invention primarily relates to novel substituted isothiazolopyridones, and compositions comprising said novel substituted isothiazolopyridones. Further, the present invention relates to processes for the preparation said novel substituted isothiazolopyridones and their use as herbicides and/or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) (a) and a compound capable of inhibiting the ergosterol biosynthesis (b) in a (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 0.01 to 20. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of the general formula (I) in which M and D have the meanings given in the description for controlling animal pests, in particular nematodes.

Abstract: What are described are compounds of the general formula (I) and agrochemically acceptable salts (I) thereof and the use thereof in the crop protection sector.

Abstract: Described is a process for the preparation of a N-[2-(2-pyridinyl)ethyl]carboxamide derivative of general formula (I) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) in which Q, V, T, W, X, Y and A have the meanings given in the description—and to their use for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: What are described are substituted ketoxime benzoylamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1?, R2?, X, Y and W are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen. Q is an oxadiazole, tetrazole or triazole radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of substituted pyridyl-methylbenzamide derivatives of formula (I), in particular 2,6-dichloro-N-{[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]methyl}benzamide (Fluopicolide), and for the catalytic hydrogenation of substituted cyanopyridine derivatives, in particular 3-chloro-2-cyano-5-trifluoromethylpyridine [=Py-CN] to the corresponding substituted 2-methylaminopyridine derivatives, in particular 2-aminomethyl-3-chloro-5-trifluoromethylpyridine [=Py-methylamine] or salts thereof in the presence of metal catalysts such as in particular palladium catalysts, catalytic modifiers and acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, A1, A2, X and n have the definitions given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof.