Abstract: Chloride is selectively isolated as NaCl from N-phosphonomethyliminodiacetic acid process wastes by evaporative crystallization of the caustic neutralized brine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mulch and an herbicide (i.e., dithiopyr) useful for weed control.

Abstract: Novel polynucleotide sequences that encode insect toxins TcdA and TcbA have base compositions that differ substantially from the native genes, making them more similar to plant genes. The new sequences are suitable for use for high expression in both monocots and dicots. Transgenic plants with a genome comprising a nucleic acid of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO:4 are insect resistant.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to compositions and devices for controlling insects and, in particular, houseflies. Insecticidal compositions of the present invention comprise spinosad and, optionally, insect foodstuffs and attractants. The devices of the invention are directed to a housefly bait device that includes an insecticidal composition of the present invention. The invention also concerns methods for controlling insects, such as houseflies, using the present compositions and devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of spinosyns for treating seed and plant propagation material.

Abstract: Oxazoline compounds having a 2,6-disubstituted-phenyl group in the 2-position, an aryl or heteroaryl group in the 4-position and an alkyl group in the 5-position are effective in controlling aphids, insects and mites.

Abstract: This invention relates to new compositions comprising predominantly one enantiomer of an N-acetonylbenzamide fungicide, methods of preparing N-acetonylbenzamides, and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (One) wherein A1, A2, A3, and A4 independently H, halogen, or methyl; E is —N═ or —CH═; G is O═ or S═; J is —O—, —NH— or —NT1— wherein T1 is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; L1, L2, and L3 are independently H, halogen, cyano, methyl, monohalomethyl, dihalomethyl, or trihalomethyl; M is —S—, —S—(═O), or —S(═O)2—); and Q is aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, or substituted heteroaryl. The compounds are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: N-(5,7-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl) arylsulfonamide compounds were prepared from 2-amino-5,7-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolopyrimidine and appropriately substituted benzenesulfonyl chloride and pyridinesulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Spinosyn biosynthetic genes from Saccharopolyspora spinosa, spinosyn producing microorganisms transformed with the biosynthetic genes, methods using the biosynthetic genes to increase production of spinosyn insecticidal macrolides, and methods using the genes or fragments thereof to change the products produced by spinosyn-producing microorganisms are provided.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides having a hydroxy group adjacent to the amide functionality are useful as antifungal agents, particularly for plants.

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)thiophenesulfonamide compounds were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted thiophenesulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for screening compounds for antitubulin activity, evaluation of cells for sensitivity to antitubulin drugs, resistance monitoring and quantifying tubulin using certain amides that inhibit the growth of eukaryotic cells as probes in binding assays, said amides having the structural formula wherein A is cycloalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, or phenyl, pyridyl, furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrrolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidinyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, naphthyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, benzothienyl, indolyl, benzofuranyl or benzyl, all optionally substituted in an acceptable manner with up to 4 substituents; R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or haloalkynyl, provided that both R1 and R2 are not a hydrogen atom; and X, Y and Z are each independently a hydrogen atom, halo, cyano,

Abstract: Genes-encoding a delta-9 CoA desaturase from Aspergillus nidulans have been isolated. The proteins encoded by genes, when expressed in a plant, can alter the saturate levels of the oil.

Abstract: 3-Substituted benzotrifluorides are selectively deprotonated and functionalized in the 2-position. The selectivity is achieved by equilibrating the mixture of lithiobenzotrifluorides initially formed in the presence of a primary or secondary amine catalyst.

Abstract: Macrolide compounds produced by culturing Saccharopolyspora species LW107129 (NRRL 30141) have insecticidal and acaricidal activity and are useful intermediates for preparing spinosyn analogs.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-substituted-phenyl-3-substituted-2-thioxo-4,5-imidazolidinediones and 2,4,5-imidazolidinetriones which have activity as herbicides, to compositions which contain these compounds and to methods of use of these compounds. In particular, the present invention pertains to 2-thioxo-4,5-imidazolidinediones or 2,4,5-imidazolidinetriones wherein a 2,4,5,6-tetrasubstituted phenyl ring is linked to the heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds with (derivatised) hydroxyalkyl substituents on the pyridine ring, their use as fungicidal compounds, and their use in fungicidal compositions comprising at least one of the 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds with polyether substituents on the pyridine ring, their use as fungicidal compounds, and their use in fungicidal compositions comprising at least one of the 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: 2-Alkoxy-6-trifluoromethyl-N-([1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamides are prepared by introducing the 2-alkoxy substituent of the benzenesulfonamide ring in the last step by contacting the corresponding 2-fluoro substituted material with the appropriate alkoxide.