Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods of repelling, directing, altering the behavior, and controlling an insect by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for methods of promoting the health of an insect by repelling a pest that preys on insect and/or by providing an antibiotic or nutritional supplement composition to an insect. The disclosure also provides for a composition including at least one repelling, controlling, or directing compound or composition described herein together with an insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, or miticide. Compounds, compositions, seeds, and plants useful in these methods are also described.

Abstract: Provided are a method for fabricating a human nasal turbinate-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based 3D bioprinted construct, and a use thereof, wherein the human nasal turbinate-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based, 3D bioprinted construct is advantageous over conventional mesenchymal stem cell-based, 3D bioprinted constructs in that the former can survive and proliferate stably in vitro and/or in vivo and shows high osteogenic differentiation ability as well, therefore is expected to make a great contribution to the practical use of cellular therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant growth regulator of elevating anti-stress ability and use thereof. The plant growth regulator, which is consisted of Lactobacillus fermenting culture solution, has excellent thermostability and safety without any side effect, significantly elevating ability against biotic and abiotic stresses. Therefore, the Lactobacillus fermenting culture solution can be applied as the plant growth regulator or a use in preparation of a composition for elevating anti-stress ability of a plant.

Abstract: A method of controlling a fungus infection in a plant susceptible to Botrytis infection is provided. The method comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a phenylalanine or an analog thereof for controlling said fungus infection in the plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyvinyl alcohol/sodium alginate/hydroxyapatite composite fibrous membrane, and a preparation method and an application thereof. The preparation method of the composite fibrous membrane includes the following steps: firstly, reacting a diammonium hydrogen phosphate with a calcium nitrate to prepare a hydroxyapatite, and performing ultrasonic dispersion on the hydroxyapatite with a sodium alginate to form a stable hydroxyapatite suspension; separately preparing a sodium alginate solution of which the mass fraction is 2% and a polyvinyl alcohol solution of which the mass fraction is 18% using the above stable hydroxyapatite suspension; and finally, proportionally and uniformly mixing the two solutions, and performing electrospinning.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous herbicidal compositions containing flumiclorac-pentyl, pyroxasulfone and dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds by applying compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: A compound which has a superior control effect on arthropod pests is provided. In particular, a compound represented by formula (I) is provided, wherein the variable groups are as defined in the specification. Also provided is a composition containing the compound represented by formula (I), and uses thereof for controlling harmful arthropods.

Abstract: The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to solvents for pesticides and pesticide formulations. In one aspect, a solvent for pesticides comprises (a) an ether ester of Formula 1: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently one of an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, wherein R3 is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl, and wherein n is 1 to 6; and (b) a polar amide of Formula 2: R4—C(O)—NR5R6??(Formula 2) wherein R4 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein R5 and R6 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula I for use in the treatment and/or prevention of microbial infections. Furthermore, the present invention concerns a method for prevention and/or reduction of biofilm formation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding that may include a pressure-sensitive adhesive impregnated in the bioprotein scaffolding. A method of wound treatment can include adhering an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding to an external injury site. Another method can include applying an adhesive to the skin of a patient, placing an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding over an injury site on the skin of the patient, and applying a sealing adhesive on top of the bioprotein scaffolding. Yet another method can include applying an adhesive to the skin of a patient, placing an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding over an injury site on the skin of the patient that has not been stitched, and applying a sealing adhesive on top of the bioprotein scaffolding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, which comprises the application of a composition comprising: (a) one or more alkoxysilanes comprising solubilizing function(s) of formula R1Si(OR2)z(R3)x(OH)y, and/or hydrolysis products thereof and/or oligomers thereof, (b) one or more alkylalkoxysilanes of formula (R4)mSi(OR5)n and/or hydrolysis products thereof and/or oligomers thereof, and (c) water in an amount of greater than 30% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to a composition comprising components (a), (b) and (c), and (d) one or more thickeners.

Abstract: Disclosed is an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding that may include a pressure-sensitive adhesive impregnated in the bioprotein scaffolding. A method of wound treatment can include adhering an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding to an external injury site. Another method can include applying an adhesive to the skin of a patient, placing an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding over an injury site on the skin of the patient, and applying a sealing adhesive on top of the bioprotein scaffolding. Yet another method can include applying an adhesive to the skin of a patient, placing an external wound dressing formed of a bioprotein scaffolding over an injury site on the skin of the patient that has not been stitched, and applying a sealing adhesive on top of the bioprotein scaffolding.

Abstract: A cosmetic concentrate base composition and cosmetic compositions for use as creams or lotions utilizing the same, the cosmetic concentrate base composition including approximately 20% to 25% by weight of a first component, the first component being a phospholipid component; approximately 10% to 40% by weight of a second component, the second component being a lipid component; and approximately 4% to 5% by weight of a third component, the third component being a hydrophilic component.

Abstract: The invention relates to the combination of a sulforaphane precursor, an enzyme capable of converting the sulforaphane precursor to sulforaphane, an enzyme potentiator, and a milk thistle extract or powder. The invention also relates to the combination of a sulforaphane or a derivative thereof and a milk thistle extract or powder. The invention also relates to the combination of a broccoli extract or powder and a milk thistle extract or powder. The invention provides compositions and methods relating to these combinations.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising active components A and B, wherein the active component A is benzisothiazolinone, and the active component B is flutriafol; and the weight ratio of the two components is 1:30-30:1. Also provided are a preparation method and use of the composition. Test results show that the fungicidal composition provided in the present invention has an obvious synergistic effect, and more importantly, the application rate is reduced and the cost is reduced. The fungicidal composition is effective in controlling certain specific fungal diseases of the crops. Through the combination of different fungicides with different mechanisms and modes of action, the application rate of each single agent is effectively reduced, and a good effect on broadening the fungicidal spectrum, retarding the fungal resistance and improving the control effect is exhibited.

Abstract: The invention is a herbicidal composition containing an alkanolamine salt of an dicamba capable of remaining as a single phase liquid over a period of at least 1 week and containing low amounts of water and high loadings of the salt. Such herbicidal compositions are capable of remaining liquid in the absence of high amounts of water, thereby enhancing their capacity to remain liquid over an extended period of time when exposed to environmental conditions to improve their effectiveness to transport the active salt through a leafy substrate and can reduce transportation costs by increasing the salt loading without compromising the stability of the composition.

Abstract: An anti-allergenic composition comprising from about 0.01% to about 50% by weight of a polyphenol, from about 0.01% to about 50% by weight of a terpene compound, and from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of a glycolipid. The polyphenol has a flavanol derivative. The terpene compound can be selected from the group consisting of a terpene, terpinene, a terpene derivative and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the sphingolipid comprises about 0.2% phytosphingosine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having excellent control efficacy against pests, especially Lepidoptera pests. A compound represented by formula (1) has excellent control efficacy against pests, especially Lepidoptera pests.