Abstract: The invention relates to novel amides of acetic and propionic acids, methods for production and use thereof for the production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and for improving perception, concentration, learning ability and memory.

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: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols A, X, Y, L1, L2, G, Q, p, R1, R2 and R10 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for increasing the phosphate content of starches of genetically modified plant cells in comparison with starches from corresponding wild-type plant cells by introducing a foreign nucleic acid molecule which codes for a soluble starch synthase II. The present invention furthermore relates to the overexpression of this soluble starch synthase II in the genetically modified plant cells. Furthermore, the present invention relates to rice starch and rice flour with improved quality characteristics, to rice grains comprising this rice starch, and to rice plants on which these rice grains grow.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel amides and thioamides, to processes for preparation thereof and to use thereof for controlling animal pests, in particular arthropods and especially insects.

Abstract: The present application relates to known and novel aryl- and hetarylcarboxamides of the formula (I) and to their use as medicaments for controlling endoparasites in animals or humans, and also to parasiticidal compositions, in particular endoparasites, comprising aryl- and hetarylcyclylcarboxamides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and their use as pharmaceutical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a solid, orally administrable pharmaceutical composition, comprising 5-chloro-N-({(5S)-2-oxo-3-[4-(3-oxo-4-morpholinyl)-phenyl]-1,3-oxazolidin-5-yl}-methyl)-2-thiophenecarboxamide in hydrophilized form, and its use for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of anthranilic acid diamide derivatives with heteroaromatic and heterocyclic substituents of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, n, A, Q have the meanings as given in the description—for controlling animal pests, such as insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or nematodes in transgenic crops and to methods particularly useful for controlling insects, and/or acarids and/or nematodes and/or increasing crop yield in those crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising, firstly, a known herbicide selected from the group consisting of glyphosate, glufosinate and glufosinate-ammonium and, secondly, at least one known fungicidally active compound, which combination is highly suitable for controlling unwanted phytopathogenic fungi, in particular soya bean rust. Particular preference is given to using these mixtures on transgenic plants resistant to the herbicides mentioned.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase SDH inhibitors (SDHIs), in particular bixafen, penflufen or fluopyram for controlling wood diseases in grape, to a method for treating plants or plant parts for controlling wood diseases in grape and to a method for controlling wood diseases in grape plants and plant parts, and in plants which grow from the seedlings, grafts and cuttings, by treating them with SDHIs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing multi-layer bodies which carry at least one metal layer. The invention further relates to multi-layer products having at least three layers, comprising a substrate layer made of a substrate and containing special copolycarbonates, a metal layer and at least one additional layer.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for preparing chloroamines which can be used as precursors for syntheses of fine chemicals and active ingredients from pharmaceuticals and/or agriculture, by reaction of secondary amines of the formula (II) with chlorine gas in the presence of an aqueous alkali metal or alkaline earth metal oxide base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar module comprising a first layer, a solar cell arranged above the first layer and a second layer arranged above the solar cell. The first and/or the second layer comprise a fiber composite material which comprises a preferably aliphatic polyurethane polymer “dual cure” system) crosslinked thermally and by means of electromagnetic radiation. The material of the fibers of the fiber composite material is transparent at least in the region of visible light. The invention further relates to the use of this type of solar module and to a process for production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition intended for protecting plants, crops or seeds against fungal diseases or insect damages, and the corresponding methods of protection by application of the said composition. More precisely, the subject of the present invention is a pesticide composition based on a tetrazolyloxime derivative and a thiazolylpiperidine derivative, which may further comprise another fungicide and/or an insecticide active substance or compound.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a solid, orally administrable pharmaceutical composition, comprising 5-chloro-N-({(5)-2-oxo-3-[4-(3-oxo-4-morpholinyl)-phenyl]-1,3-oxazolidin-5-yl}-methyl)-2-thiophenecarboxamide comprising preparing granules in hydrophilized form using fluidized bed granulation for moist granulation, adding additives, compressing to form a tablet, and coating the tablet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electromechanical transducer comprising a dielectric elastomer with contact by a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the dielectric elastomer comprises a polyurethane polymer. In this case, the polyurethane polymer comprises at least one polyester and/or polycarbonate unit. The invention also relates to a process for producing such an electromechanical transducer, to the use of the dielectric elastomer used and also to an electrical and/or electronic apparatus comprising an electromechanical transducer according to the invention.

Abstract: Bis(difluoromethyl)pyrazole derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols R1, X and G are each as defined in the description, and agrochemically active salts, metal complexes and N-oxides thereof, and use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi, and also processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole carboxamides derivatives of formula (1) wherein Y represents CR5 or N, T represents S or O, X1 and X2 represent a chlorine or a fluorine atom, and Z1 represents a substituted or non-substituted cyclopropyl; Their process of preparation, their use as fungicide, and/or anti-mycotoxin active agents, and/or insecticide, and/or nematicide, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: Herbicide combinations comprising an effective amount of components (A) and (B), where component (A) is/are one or more herbicides of the formula (I) or salts thereof, in which R1 is H or a group of the formula CZ1Z2Z3, where Z1, Z2 and Z3 are as defined in claim 1, R2 and R3 are each H, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl having in each case up to 4 carbon atoms or acyl, R4 is H, (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C1-C6)-alkoxy; R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each H, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, halogen, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy or cyano; A is CH2 or O or a direct bond, and the component (B) is one or more herbicides from the group of compounds consisting of (B1) thiencarbazone, tembotrione, SYN-523, pyroxsulam, penoxsulam, SYN-449, (B2) pyrasulfotole, trifloxysulfuron, saflufenacil, aminopyralid, ethofumesate, aminocyclopyrachlor and (B3) pyroxasulfone (KIH-485) are suitable for controlling harmful plants or for regulating the growth of plants.