Abstract: A fertilizer composition for plants containing phosphonate and phosphate slats, and derivatives thereof is disclosed. The composition provides a single product which may be employed to stimulate the growth response in plants.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixture, comprisinga) an oxime ether carboxamide of the formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or halogen and b) an azole derivative II selected from the group of the compounds II.1 to II.171-[(2RS,4RS;2RS,4SR)-4-bromo-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-tetrahydrofuryl]-1H-1,2 ,4-triazole (II.1)2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-cyclopropyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol (II.2)(.+-.)-4-chloro-4-[4-methyl-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl-methyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2 -yl]phenyl 4-chlorophenyl ether (II.3)(E)-(R,S)-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)pent -1-en-3-ol (II.4)(Z)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)ox irane (II.5)4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenyl-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazolylmethyl)butyronitrile (II.6)3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-6-fluoro-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl) quinazolin-4(3H)-one (II.7)bis(4-fluorophenyl)(methyl)(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl-methyl)silane (II.8)(R,S)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)hexan-2-ol (II.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insecticidal mixtures of chloronicotinyl insecticides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl,orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or ##STR2## X represents an NH group, NCH.sub.3 group or represents sulphur, Y represents nitrogen or a CH group andZ represents cyano or nitro,with one or more of the synergists mentioned in the description.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal mixtures comprising sulfonylureas together with glyphosate, herbicidal compositions of said mixtures, and a method for the use of said mixtures to control undesired vegetation.

Abstract: Compositions of xanthine and mercapto-allopurinol and methods of using same, for controlling the growth of pest insects which salvage, store, or excrete their nitrogenous wastes via the purine metabolic pathway.

Abstract: A aqueous medium containing a biguanide, particularly a biguanide oligomer, and having a pH of less than 5. The biguanide oligomer may be a poly(hexamethylene biguanide) having up to 15 repeat units. The medium has improved storage stability compared to commercially available systems and is at least as effective as a biocide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel synergistic herbicidal combinations of N-isopropyl-N-(4-fluorophenyl)(5-trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy) acetamide with fenoxaprop-ethyl and/or clodinafop-propargyl.

Abstract: There is provided a method for the control of resistant populations of Lepidoptera: Olethreutidae such as Cydia pomonella (L.), Laspeyresia pomonella (L.) Grapholitha molesta (Busck), and the like and the protection of fruit crops therefrom which comprises contacting said Lepidoptera with a toxic amount of flufenoxuron.

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: A composition for use in preventing colorectal cancer and other neoplastic diseases, such as breast cancer, includes an enantiomerically stable R-NSAID or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount effective to elicit a chemoprotective effect. The composition is substantially free of the S-enantiomer of the R-NSAID. Therapeutic use of the composition is accompanied by reduced adverse side effects. A method of treating cystic fibrosis likewise includes the step of administering to a patient in need of such treatment a composition having an effective cystic fibrosis therapeutic amount of an enantiomerically stable R-NSAID or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, the composition being substantially free of the S-enantiomer of the selected R-NSAID.

Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprisinga) (2RS,3SR)-1-[3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2,3-epoxy-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-propyl]-1H-1, 2,4-triazole ##STR1## or a salt or adduct thereof, and b) tetrachloroisophthalonitrile II ##STR2## in a synergistically active amount, and its use for controlling harmful fungi.

Abstract: A termiticidal composition containing a compound represented by the formula [I]; ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents 2-chloro-5-pyridyl, 2-chloro-5-pyrazinyl, 2-methyl-5-pyrazinyl or 2-chloro-5-thiazolyl; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxymethyl, cyclopropyl, propynyl or methoxy; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or methyl or chloromethyl; and R.sub.4 represents cyano or nitro, or a salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition containing(1) a substituted pyridine of general formulae I or II ##STR1## as defined herein, and(2) at least one herbicidal component selected froma) an urea-type herbicide, such as chlortoluron, isoproturon, linuron or neburon,b) a triazine-type herbicide, such as atrazine, cyanazine or simazinec) a hydroxybenzonitrile herbicide, such as bromoxynil or ioxynil,d) an aryloxyalkanoic acid herbicide, such as dichlorprop, MCPA or mecoprop,e) a dinitroaniline herbicide, such as pendimethalin,f) a sulfonylurea herbicide, such as amidosulfuron,g) a pyridazine herbicide, such as pyridate,h) a fluorene carboxylic acid herbicide, such as flurenol,i) a pyridyloxyacetic acid herbicide, such as fluroxypyr,j) a fenoxyfenoxypropion acid herbicide, such as fenoxaprop, andk) an oxyacetamide herbicide,which provides a synergistic effect against a broad spectrum of weed species, e.g., in cereal crops.

Abstract: Method for protecting plants against fungal or bacterial attack, which comprises applying a 1-phenyl-pyrazole or 1-(2-pyridyl)pyrazole.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixture, comprisinga) an oxime ether carboxamide of the formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or halogen and b) 1-(2-cyano-2-methoxyiminoacetyl)-3-ethylurea (II)H.sub.3 CCH.sub.2 --NHCONH--C (CN).dbd.NOCH.sub.3 IIin a synergistically active amount.

Abstract: Stabilized compositions of nithiazine which are suitable for long term use in an agricultural application. The compositions typically contain nithiazine, a hydroxyalkyl-tert-amine and an antioxidant. Suitable hydroxyalkyl-tert-amines include, for example, triethanolamine, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)morpholine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidine, ETHOMEEN S12.RTM., ETHOMEEN C12.RTM. and ETHOMEEN T12.RTM.. Suitable antioxidants include, for example, TENOX GT-2.RTM. (a mixture of 70% tocopherols) and alkyl gallates.

Abstract: A pesticide comprising an active ingredient combination consisting ofa) tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione of the formula ##STR1## and b) O-(O-ethyl-S-n-propylphosphoryl)-O-(N-methylcarbamoyl)pyrocatechol of the formula ##STR2## and/or c) O-ethyl S,S-dipropyl phosphorodithioate of the formula ##STR3## and/or d) 2-methyl-2-methylthiopropionaldehyde O-methylcarbamoyloxime of the formula ##STR4## and/or e) N,N-dimethyl-2-methylcarbamoyloximino-2-methylthioacetamide of the formula ##STR5## and/or f) ethyl-4-methylthio-m-tolylisopropylphosphoramide of the formula ##STR6## and/or g) (RS)-S-sec-butyl O-ethyl 2-oxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-ylphosphono-thioate of the formula ##STR7## and/or h) 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-yl methylcarbamate of the formula ##STR8## and/or i) S-tert-butylthiomethyl O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate of the formula ##STR9## and/or j) S,S-di-sec-butyl O-ethyl phosphorodithioate of the formula ##STR10## and/or k) (RS)-O-1-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrazol-4-yl O-ethyl S-propyl phosphoro

Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprisinga) an oxime ether carboxamide of the formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or halogen and b) a morpholine [lacuna] derivative II selected from the group of the compounds IIa, IIb and IIc ##STR2## in a synergistically active amount.

Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprises a) an oxime ether carboxamide of the formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or halogen and eitherb.1 the oxime ether carboxylate of the formula IIa, ##STR2## b.2 the oxime ether carboxamide of the formula IIb ##STR3## or b.3 the methoxyacrylate of the formula IIc ##STR4## in a synergistically active amount.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid fungicidal composition comprising (a) a fungicidally acceptable carrier comprising a mixture of 1-pentanol and 2-methylbutanol, wherein the ratio (by weight) of the 1-pentanol to 2-methylbutanol is from 1:1 to 1:10;(b) at least one compound of formula I, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkadienyl group;R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkadienyl, alkoxy or aryl group;A represents a nitrogen atom or a CH group; or one of the salts or addition products thereof, which exists in solubilized form;(c) a solubilizing agent; and(d) optionally other formulation adjuvants.