Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for improving corn growth. Methods of the invention comprise applying an effective amount of a mixture consisting of a gibberellin and glycine betaine to the corn plant. The present invention is further directed to methods for improving corn growth comprising applying an effective amount of a mixture of a gibberellin, (S)-(+)-abscisic acid and glycine betaine to a corn plant.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to concentrated natamycin suspension formulations for inhibition of fungal growth. Specifically, the present invention relates to stable suspension concentrate formulations comprising from about 25% to about 48% w/w natamycin, from about 0.1% to about 10% w/w of an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyelectrolyte polymers, modified styrene acrylic polymers, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinates, sodium salts of naphthalene sulfonates, and combinations thereof, and water. The formulations of the present invention contain natamycin as particles which are on average less than 11 microns in diameter and the formulations have a viscosity of less than 1400 centipoise at 21 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention relates to granular gibberellin formulations and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), or a salt thereof, alone or in combination with aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), or a salt thereof, on oil palm before harvest to increase oil production.

Abstract: The invention relates to an octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids mixture with a pyrethroid. The invention also relates to methods of using the octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids and pyrethroid mixture to achieve superior arthropod control.

Abstract: This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) and ethylene producing-agents such as ethephon to synergistically improve red color in grapes and to alter the sensory characteristics of wine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using ethylene antagonists on oil palm before harvest of the oil palm fruit to increase oil production, wherein the ethylene antagonist is not 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) or aminoethyoxyvinylglycine (AVG).

Abstract: Suspension concentrate compositions are disclosed for delivering S-(+)-Abscisic acid either alone or in combination with a second plant growth regulator to crop seed prior to planting as well as for foliar, soil drench, in-furrow and sprench (foliar spray and soil drench) applications are disclosed. The compositions, when properly combined in an aqueous carrier and processed through wet milling to achieve the desired particle size, will result in stable compositions that are desirable for treating crop seeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising abscisic acid, and/or salts, derivatives and analogs thereof, and methods of using the same for improving the health and survival of animal offspring.

Abstract: The invention relates to an octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids mixture with a pyrethroid. The invention also relates to methods of using the octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids and pyrethroid mixture to achieve superior arthropod control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on oil palm before harvest of the oil palm fruit to increase oil production.

Abstract: This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) to modify sensory characteristics such as aroma, bouquet, flavor, mouthfeel, astringency, balance, complexity or finish of red grapes and red wine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for enhancing root growth comprising applying a S-Benzylthiouracil compound, or a salt thereof, to a plant, plant propagation material, root zone, or root of a plant. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the harmful effects of environmentally stressful conditions on plants, such as drought, or intense temperatures, by application of a S-Benzylthiouracil compound, or a salt thereof, to a plant, plant propagation material, root zone, or root of a plant. The invention further relates to new S-Benzylthiouracil derivatives, and salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of (S)-2?-vinyl-substituted-abscisic acid derivatives, and to methods of synthesizing and using the derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), or a salt thereof, on oil palm before harvest to increase oil production.

Abstract: The invention relates to (S)-3?-methyl-abscisic acid, and esters thereof, and methods of using and making these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for increasing the drought tolerance of selected ornamental plants comprising administering abscisic acid (ABA) or its salts to said plants.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous compositions containing salts of (S)-(+)-abscisic acid, the surfactant Atlox™ 4913, and the color stabilizers sodium citrate and sodium acetate, methods of their preparation, and methods of their agricultural use.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to color stable formulations containing the potassium salt of (S)-(+)-abscisic acid, the color stabilizers sodium citrate and sodium acetate, the antimicrobial agent potassium sorbate, and do not contain an acrylic copolymer surfactant. The present invention is also directed to methods for using the present formulations in organic farming.

Abstract: The invention is directed to emulsifiable oil suspension concentrate formulations containing cinnamaldehyde (cinnamic aldehyde) and allicin that are effective in protecting plants from pests, especially nematodes, and methods of their use.