Abstract: A fragrance delivery composition suitable for use in personal care and home care formulations, said composition comprising at least one fragrance fixative according to general Formula (IF), at least one fragrance co-fixative chosen among those of Formulae (IIA)-(IIH), and at at least one fragrance component, wherein said fragrance component is different to the co-fixative. In general Formula (Ip), each of R3-R10 are COR1 wherein each R1 is independently methyl or isopropyl with the proviso that at least one R1 is isopropyl. In particular, the fixative is sucrose acetate isobutyrate and the co-fixative is y-deltalactone and coumarin. The composition possesses an enhanced fragrance longevity and thereby provides a prolonged fragrance release over an extended period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-microbial composition [composition (C), herein after], wherein said composition (C) comprises from 60.00 to 94.45% by weight (wt. %) of at least one monocarboxylic acid having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a salt, or mixtures thereof; from 5.00 to 25.00% by weight (wt. %) of at least one medium-chain fatty acid comprising from 6 to 12 carbon atoms or derivatives thereof, from 0.05 to 2.50% by weight (wt. %) of at least one monoterpene; wherein said composition (C) is substantially free of aliphatic aldehydes having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and wherein all wt. % are relative to the total weight of the composition (C).

Abstract: The present disclosure describes fields that include (e.g., are planted with) at least one Musa plant growing in soil that has been treated to a depth of more than 40 cm below the soil surface with a formulation comprising methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that generates MITC or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, in an effective amount for treating Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) (a.k.a. Fusarium odoratissimum). Also described are Musa plants growing in soil (e.g., in a field) that has been treated to a depth of more than 40 cm below the soil surface with a formulation comprising MITC, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof) or a compound that generates MITC, in an amount effective for treating Foc TR4, as well as fruit (such as bananas or plantain) produced from such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for growing plants, wherein said method comprises supplying plant defence inducers (PDI) in particular for the purpose of protecting plants against pests without negatively affecting their growth and development.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for growing plants, wherein said method comprises supplying to at least part of a plant or a seed at least one beta-amino carbonyl compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of reducing Fusarium species propagules in soil of a field, including applying a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, wherein application of the composition reduces Fusarium propagule count in the soil by at least 15% compared the soil before treatment. An example Fusarium species is Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) (a.k.a. Fusarium odoratissimum). Provided methods involve applying the composition to soil at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and/or applying the composition to soil and mixing/blending the soil to a depth of at least 60 cm below the soil surface to distribute the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating soil with a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, by (1) applying the composition to soil to produce treated soil; and mixing/blending the treated soil to a depth of at least 60 cm; (2)applying the composition at two depths between 0 cm and 60 cm below the soil surface, at least one depth of which is at least 40 cm below the soil surface. Also provided are systems for delivering a composition including MITC or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, to soil, for instance in a field. Described systems provide for delivery of the composition at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and optionally for mixing/blending the soil.

Abstract: Described are methods of applying a fumigant to soil (e.g., in a field into which a Musa plant is to be planted) to reduce Fusarium contamination in the soil, such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) (a.k.a. Fusarium odoratissimum). Methods to reduce Fusarium in soil in which Musa plants will be grown are described, including introducing a Fusarium—inhibiting effective amount of a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that generates MITC, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, at least 40 cm below the soil surface; allowing it to release MITC in the soil; and allowing the MITC to reduce viable propagule count in the soil. Introducing the composition may involve applying it to soil at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and/or applying it to soil and mixing/blending the soil to a depth of at least 60 cm below the soil surface to distribute the composition.

Abstract: The application relates to a process for drying a composition comprising an alkali metal salt of a compound of general formula (I) R1R2N—CHR3—COOM or formula (II) R1R2N—CHR3CHR3—COOM, in particular N,N-dimethyl glycinate salt, and the use thereof.