Abstract: Agricultural compositions which comprise: (i) a secondary nutrient or micronutrient; (ii) benzoic acid or a biologically acceptable derivative thereof; and (iii) a water soluble salt of Formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-10alkenyl group, or a C2-10alkenyl group and M is a cation of valency n for administering a secondary nutrient or micronutrient to plants. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their use are included.
Abstract: Agricultural compositions which comprises (i) a water-soluble salt of calcium and (ii) an auxin mimic that is an aryl substituted urea, for administering calcium to plants. The compositions particularly include diphenylurea as the auxin mimic. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their uses are included.
Abstract: The use of a member of the caffeine family as a plant reproductive growth stimulator, and in the promotion of maturity in plants. In particular the use of a member of the caffeine family in promoting flowering, colouration or fruiting in plants. Also agricultural compositions comprising a member of the caffeine family present at a concentration in the range of 50 to 500 ppm and agricultural compositions which comprise (i) a member of the caffeine family and (ii) a plant nutrient or a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-10 alkyl group, or a C2-10alkenyl group and M is a cation of valency n. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their uses are included.
Abstract: A nematicidal composition comprising (i) one or more essential oils selected from Tagetes erecta oil, Ocimum basilicium (sweet basil) oil or a Cymbopogon martini (palmerosa) oil, or a mixture thereof, or certain components thereof which have nematicidal effect (ii) an agriculturally acceptable carrier oil and (iii) an emulsifier.
Abstract: Agricultural compositions which comprise: (i) a secondary nutrient or micronutrient; (ii) benzoic acid or a biologically acceptable derivative thereof; and (iii) a water soluble salt of Formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-10alkenyl group, or a C2-10alkenyl group and M is a cation of valency n for administering a secondary nutrient or micronutrient to plants. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their use are included.
Abstract: Agricultural compositions which comprises (i) a water-soluble salt of calcium and (ii) an auxin mimic that is an aryl substituted urea, for administering calcium to plants. The compositions particularly include diphenylurea as the auxin mimic. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their uses are included.