Abstract: This invention relates to 2-(4-alkylthio-pyrimidin-5-yl)-acetic acid derivatives; fungicidal compositions comprising such compounds and a method of combating phytopathogenic fungi comprising applying such compounds to the fungi or their habitat.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X, Y and R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 are as defined. In the process, the olefinic analog of the compound of general formula (I) is treated with a halogen-bearing compound in the presence of metallic zinc.

Abstract: Co-application of auxin agonist herbicides such as dicamba and amino acid synthesis inhibitor herbicides such as ALS inhibitor herbicides reduces the incidence of phytotoxic effects, particularly in grassy crops.

Abstract: The present invention provides, inter allia, a B.t. hybrid toxin fragment comprising at its C-terminal domain III of a first Cry protein or a part of the domain or a protein substantially similar to the domain, with the proviso that the N-terminal region of the fragment is the N-terminal region of a second Cry protein or a part of the region or a protein substantially similar to the region.

Abstract: Microparticulate agrochemicals based on crosslinked polyester polymers particularly suited to rapidly leaching herbicides.

Abstract: A novel insecticidal protein isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleria is described and its DNA sequence is given. This protein, called CryIC(b), is toxic to Lepidoptera, including Spodoptera.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula III ##STR1## which comprises decarboxylating a compound of formula V ##STR2## wherein R.sup.20 is alkoxy and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkyl.

Abstract: Co-application of dimethenamid with sulfonylurea herbicides provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Pulmonary administration of Ciclosporin in orthorhombic crystal form (designated "CY-A/X-III"), e.g. for the treatment of obstructive or inflammatory airways disease, e.g. asthma, as well as crystalline Ciclosporin, e.g. CY-A/X-III, in spheroidal particulate form, processes for its preparation and its pharmaceutical use, e.g. for pulmonary administration. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising CY-A/X-III and crystalline Ciclosporin, e.g. CY-A/X-III, in spheroidal particulate form as well as Ciclosporin in solution in aerosol propellants are also provided.

Abstract: Co-application of dimethenamid with other herbicides provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A novel insecticidal protein isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis var. galleria is described and its DNA sequence is given. This protein, called CryIC(b), is toxic to Lepidoptera, including Spodoptera.

Abstract: Substituted aryl or heteroaryl in particular benzoyl bicycloalkanediones and related compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said diones for the control of weeds.

Abstract: A process for preparation of substituted phthalides, heterocyclic phthalides and derivatives thereof by reacting an aromatic carboxylic acid mono- or di-anion with a reactive derivative of a pyrimidine carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal ribofuranose derivatives, particularly hydantocidin derivatives, compositions comprising said derivatives and methods of use.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of an insect attractant composition which includes a trialkylamine salt, an alkali salt of a carboxylic acid and a pheromone in a suitable aqueous solution.

Abstract: Peptide compositions are provided which bind MHC molecules of interest and inhibit T cell activation. The peptide compositions of the present invention comprise various isosteres of naturally occurring amino acid sequences. Such compositions may be used to treat diseases associated with particular DR alleles, including autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel process for the preparation of a compound of formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-5 alkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-5 alkyl, andR.sub.3 is optionally substituted phenyl,comprising the reaction of a 4-hydroxypyrazole of formula III ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined for formula II, with a benzylhalide of formula IVHal--CH.sub.2 --R.sub.3 (IV)wherein Hal is halogen, preferably bromine or chlorine, and R.sub.3 is as defined for formula II, in the presence of a base. The invention further comprises a novel process for the preparation of the 4-hydroxypyrazole of formula III. The compounds of formulae II and III are intermediates for highly effective systemic fungicides of the class of pyrazolyl acetic acid derivatives.

Abstract: N-carbamoyl-2-carboxyaryl-heterocyclic and hydrazinecarboximidamidehydrazone derivatives, intermediates and processes for their preparation, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as agricultural chemicals, in particular herbicides.

Abstract: A method for placing concrete underwater comprising pumping a flowable cementitious mixture comprising cement, water and one of either BNS or a cellulosic polymer to the underwater point of discharge of the cementitious mixture from a delivery tube and adding into the flowable cementitious mixture at the point of discharge, the other of the BNS or a cellulosic polymer resulting in a cementitious mixture having zero flow characteristics.

Abstract: The invention discloses compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is oxygen or sulfur,R is hydrogen, chlorine or fluorine,R.sub.1 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano or methyl,R.sub.2 is halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyloxy, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkoxy, C.sub.3-6 alkynyloxy, C.sub.3-6 alkenyloxy, --COOH, --CO--R.sub.3, --CO--NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, --NR.sub.6 R.sub.7, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, N-pyrrolyl, 2-oxo-3-tetrahydrofuranyl or isC.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted with halogen, COOH, --CO--R.sub.3, --CO--NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, .dbd.N--OH, .dbd.N--C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, --O--CO--R.sub.3 or --O--C.sub.2-3 alkylene-O--; or isC.sub.2-6 alkenyl substituted with halogen, COOH, --CO--R.sub.3, --CO--NR.sub.8 R.sub.9 or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; or isC.sub.1-6 alkoxy substituted with cyano, --CO--R.sub.3, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, oxiranyl, orC.sub.1-4 alkoxy or halogen; or isC.sub.3-6 alkenyloxy substituted by C.sub.2-5 alkynyl;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 cyanoalkyl, C.sub.