Abstract: Microbicidal compositions containing synergistic combinations of propiconazole, (RS)-1-2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-propyl-1,3-dioxalan-2ylmethyl]-1H-1,2,4-t riazole, and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole or alkali metal salt thereof are described. The propiconazole and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole or an alkali metal salt thereof are applied to a substrate or aqueous system subject to the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms on various substrates and in various aqueous systems are also described. The combination of propiconazole and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole or an alkali metal salt thereof is particularly useful as microbicidal in the leather industry, the lumber industry, the papermaking industry, the textile industry, the agricultural industry, and the coating industry, as well as in industrial process waters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from an acylalanine type fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an ionene polymer and a salt of dodecylamine are disclosed which are synergistically effective compared to the respective components alone in controlling the growth of microorganisms in or on a material or medium. Methods to control the growth of microorganisms with the use of the compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: Tick controlling agent which comprises 1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl) methyl-3-methyl-2-nitroguanidine as an active ingredient has an excellent efficacy for controlling ticks. Applying an effective amount of 1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methyl-3-methyl-2-nitroguanidine to tick, host animal of tick or place where ticks inhabit is an excellent method for controlling ticks.

Abstract: A liquid concentrated fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally acceptable carrier and/or surface active agent and synergistically effective amounts of(a) at least one acrylic acid morpholide of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meaning given in claim 1, and (b) at least one fungicidal N-pyridylaniline compound. This invention also includes a method of controlling the growth of phythopathogenic fungi at a locus which comprises applying synergistically effective amounts of at least one acrylic acid morpholide of formula I and at least one fungicidal N-pyridylaniline compound to the locus.

Abstract: The present invention provides plant growth promoters each comprising, as an active ingredient, a jasmonic acid derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a pentyl group or a pentenyl group and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group. These promoters exhibit excellent growth promotion effects particularly on root vegetables, potatoes (tuber crops), cereals, fruit vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and ornamental plants and industrial crops.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal compositions comprising synergistically effective amounts ofat least one acrylic acid morpholide of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meaning given in claim 1 and at least one fungicidal oxazolidinone of formula II ##STR2## in which R.sup.3.sub.1 R.sup.4 and Ar have the meaning given in claim 1, and to a method of controlling the growth of phythopathogenic fungi and/or the plant disease caused by them at a locus which comprises applying synergistically effective amounts of at least one acrylic acid morpholide of formula I (a) and at least one fungicidal compound of formula II (b) to the locus, together with a fungicidally acceptable carrier and/or surface active agent.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprisinga.1) a phenyl-benzylether of the formula I.a, I.b or I.c, ##STR1## or a.1) a carbamate of the formula I.d, ##STR2## where X is CH and N, n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, it being possible for the radicals R to be different when n is 2, andb) a dicarboximide-type fungicide (II)in a synergistically active amount.

Abstract: When used in admixture with mancozeb, chlorothalonil, a copper salt, folpet, fluazinam or cymoxanil (it being possible for the latter to be used also together with one of the other five components), metalaxyl having a high R-enantiomer content of more than 70% by weight, or pure R-metalaxyl, exhibits a markedly increased fungicidal action against plant diseases as compared with a similar mixture in which metalaxyl is used in the form of the racemate.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprisinga.sub.1) at least one compound from the group selected from oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: X is oxygen or amino (NH);Y is CH or N;Z is oxygen, sulfur, amino (NH) or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino (N--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl);R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -haloalkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -haloalkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkylmethyl, or is benzyl which can be partially or fully halogenated and/or can have attached to it one to three of the following radicals: cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio;a.sub.2) carbamates of the formula II ##STR2## where T is CH or N, n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprisinga) a carbamate of the formula I ##STR1## where T is CH or N, n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, it being possible for the radicals R to be different when n is 2, and/orb) an oxime ether of the formula II ##STR2## where the substituents have the following meaning: X is oxygen or amino (NH);Y is CH or N;Z is oxygen, sulfur, amino (NH) or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino (N--C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl);R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -haloalkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -haloalkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkylmethyl, or is benzyl which can be partially or fully halogenated and/or have attached to it one to three of the following radicals: cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprises:a) a compound of the formula I ##STR1## an N-oxide or a salt thereof, b) a compound of the formula II, ##STR2## or c) a pyrimidine derivative of the formula III ##STR3## or a salt thereof, or d) (2RS,3SR)-1-[3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)oxiran-2-ylmethyl]-1H-1, 2,4-triazole (IV) ##STR4## or e) a compound of the formula V ##STR5## in a synergistically active amount, wherein the radicals are defined in the specification.

Abstract: Agrochemical combinations including an effective amount of an insecticide which includes an insecticide from the chloronicotinyl family A such as imidacloprid, acetamiprid or nitenpyram, and an insecticide B having a pyrazole, pyrrole or phenylimidazole group; compositions containing one or both of said two active substances; and a method for treating and protecting plants, and seeds in particular, from insects or arthropods, by applying a combination of both active substances, are disclosed. A composition containing both active substances may also be applied. Alternatively, two compositions each containing one of the active substances may be applied simultaneously or sequentially to ensure a combined effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use as a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi comprising the application of a selected fungicidally active N-acetonylbenzamide compound and a second fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor of respiration at cytochrome complex III, ziram, fluazinam, zarilamide, chlorothalonil, propamocarb, folpet, fosetyl-aluminum or a fungitoxic metabolite thereof, a triphenyltin type fungicide and a copper containing fungicide to plant seed, to plant foliage or to a plant growth medium. The compositions and method of use provide higher fungicidal activity than separate use of the same compounds.

Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprises:a) a compound of the formula I ##STR1## an N-oxide or a salt thereof, where the radicals are defined as follows: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, hydroxyl, nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio;R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, hydroxyalkyl, acyl, aryl or aryloxy,b) a compound of the formula II, ##STR2## where the radicals are defined as follows: R.sup.8 isphenyl which can have attached to it one to three of the following groups: cyano, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl and alkoxy, orpyrimidyl which can have attached to it an alkyl group and/or a phenoxy group;A is oxygen or oxymethylene (--OCH.sub.2 --);X is CH or N;Y is oxygen or NR, where R is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy, orc) a pyrimidine derivative of the formula III ##STR3## or a salt thereof where the radical R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submergible surface. The method contacts the submergible surface with an effective amount of at least one thiourea to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling biofouling of an aqueous system. This method adds an effective amount of at least one thiourea to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submerged surface within the aqueous system. This method effectively controls biofouling without substantially killing the bactaria. The thiourea used in the method of the invention has the following formula a compound of the formula: The present invention also relates to compositions containing thiourea compounds and useable in the above methods. The compositions comprise at least one thiourea in an amount effective to inhibit bacteria from adhering to submergible or submerged surfaces.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a compound A having the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is an oxygen or sulphur atom, n is 0 or 1, and Y is a fluorine or chlorine atom or a methyl radical; and at least one fungicidal compound B. A method for preventing or controlling phytopathogenic fungi on crops by applying an effective and non-plant-poisonous amount of said compound on the exposed parts of the plants is also disclosed.

Abstract: There are described new active compound combinations of a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## with known fungicidal active compounds, and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the control of subterranean termite populations which comprises applying to the soil a termiticidally effective amount of an arylpyrrole compound of formula I.

Abstract: A method for the protection of trees of the families Musaceae or Plantanginaceae from destructive pests whereby the trees to be protected share a common root system.