Abstract: Concentrated suspensions containing phytosterols are described, in an amount higher than 25% by weight, in addition to a process for their preparation and their relative use as stimulants of plant growth.

Abstract: Aromatic amides are described, having general formula (I): suitably substituted and having a high fungicidal activity, together with their use for controlling phytopathogenic fungi of important agricultural crops.

Abstract: Concentrated suspensions containing phytosterols are described, in an amount higher than 25% by weight, in addition to a process for their preparation and their relative use as stimulants of plant growth.

Abstract: Fluoroalkenyl heterocyclic compounds having Formula (I) are described together with agronomic compositions containing said compounds having formula (I) and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops.

Abstract: Derivatives of pyrrole-2,5-diones having formula (I): (I) are described, together with agronomic compositions containing said derivatives having formula (I) and the use thereof for the control of phytopathogenic fungi in agricultural crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of Tetraconazole or one of its optically active isomers by means of the fluorination of 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-1-ol.

Abstract: A process is described for the synthesis of pyrazoles having general formula (I) which comprises the steps of mixing a compound having general formula (II) and a 1,2-disubstituted hydrazine having general formula (III) to form a reaction intermediate having general formula (IV) and the reaction mixture obtained in step i), in an acid environment, cyclizes to form a pyrazole having general formula (I), according to reaction scheme 1

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions are described, comprising: A) a copper salicylate having the following molecular formula (I): C7H4O3Cu.(H2O)n??(I) wherein n represents 0, 1, 2 or 3; B) copper hydroxide Cu(OH)2 (II); C) a copper salt having the following formula (III): 3Cu(OH)2.X(Y)m??(III) wherein: X represents cupric ion Cu2+ or calcium ion Ca2+; Y means chloride ion Cl? or sulphate ion SO42?; m is an integer equal to 1 or 2; optionally in the presence of dispersants, diluents, surfactants and/or co-formulants agronomically acceptable, and the relative agronomical formulations. The use of these fungicidal compositions and agronomical formulations for the control of phytopathogenic fungi in agricultural crops, is also described.

Abstract: New phenylamidines are described, having general formula (I): and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: A composition having a germination-preventing activity, comprising, as active principle, allyl isothiocyanate alone or in combination with other substances having a synergic action, in the form of emulsifiable formulates or as a microencapsulate in which allyl isothiocyanate is englobed in a polymeric-based system for the controlled release of the active principle. The microcapsule membrane represents a weight percentage of 5-25%, the surfactant 2-10% and allyl isothiocyanate a weight percentage not lower than 70%.

Abstract: Mixtures are described comprising two or more compounds selected from at least two of the following groups: i) salicylic acid and/or its functional analogous products (ESA), ii) promoting compounds (PRO) and iii) modulating compounds (MOD), and their use for stimulating the natural defense systems of plants and for inducing resistance in plants. The use is also described, of two or more compounds selected from at least two of the following groups: one or more compounds belonging to the ESA group and/or one or more compounds belonging to the PRO group and/or one or more compounds belonging to the MOD group, individually adopted by means of application programs which envisage alternating application, to stimulate the natural defense systems of plants and inducing resistance in plants.

Abstract: Composition for controlling phytopathogens comprising compound of the formula: wherein: R1 represents H, or a CO—R? acyl group; R2, the same or different when n is equal to 2, is a halogen, optionally selected from fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; a C1-C9 alkyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkyl group; a C1-C9 alkoxyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkoxyl group; a C1-C9 thioalkyl group; a C1-C9 halothioalkyl group; a C3-C9 cycloalkyl group; a C2-C10 carboalkoxyl group; a cyano group; a hydroxyl group; R? represents a hydrogen; a C1-C9 alkyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkyl group; a C1-C9 alkoxyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkoxyl group; a C2-C10 carboalkoxyl group; a phenyl group; n is a number ranging from 0 to 2; X represents an oxygen atom, a nitrogen or sulfur atom in combination with a fungicide; method for controlling phytopathogens with compound of formula (1) with or without another fungicide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for protecting against phytopathogens which comprises treating seed with kiralaxyl (methyl N-(phenylacetyl)-N-(2,6-xylyl)-D-alaninate) in combination with at least one further pesticide and furthermore to the corresponding use of kiralaxyl in combination with at least one further pesticide and to corresponding compositions. Also described is special seed.

Abstract: New phenylamidines are described, having general formula (I): and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions are described, comprising: A) a copper salicylate having the following molecular formula (I): C7H4O3Cu.(H2O)n??(I) wherein n represents 0, 1, 2 or 3; B) copper hydroxide Cu(OH)2 (II); C) a copper salt having the following formula (III): 3Cu(OH)2.X(Y)m??(III) wherein: X represents cupric ion Cu2+ or calcium ion Ca2+; Y means chloride ion Cl?or sulphate ion SO42?; m is an integer equal to 1 or 2; optionally in the presence of dispersants, diluents, surfactants and/or co-formulants agronomically acceptable, and the relative agronomical formulations. The use of these fungicidal compositions and agronomical formulations for the control of phytopathogenic fungi in agricultural crops, is also described.

Abstract: Organic compounds are described, which are capable of forming quaternary salts, quaternary salts thereof with a structure having general formula (I) and their use for the control of phytopathogen fungi.

Abstract: The invention describes a biodegradable device with a slow-release of volatile products having an attractant action with respect to insects, which can be applied to a wide range of crops.

Abstract: Mixtures are described comprising two or more compounds selected from at least two of the following groups: i) salicylic acid and/or its functional analogous products (ESA), ii) promoting compounds (PRO) and iii) modulating compounds (MOD), and their use for stimulating the natural defence systems of plants and for inducing resistance in plants. The use is also described, of two or more compounds selected from at least two of the following groups: one or more compounds belonging to the ESA group and/or one or more compounds belonging to the PRO group and/or one or more compounds belonging to the MOD group, individually adopted by means of application programs which envisage alternating application, to stimulate the natural defence systems of plants and inducing resistance in plants.

Abstract: A description follows of mixtures of copper (II) hydroxide with at least one other cupric salt having the formula (A) and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: A description follows of compositions with a herbicidal activity containing the compound having formula (I), mixed with one or more known herbicidal products, possibly stabilized by the addition of at least one inorganic or organic base, and the relative use for the control of weeds in agricultural crops.