Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of increasing aggregation in a soil comprising the step of administering to the soil an amount of a microalgae material to increase aggregation in the soil compared to a substantially identical untreated soil, wherein the microalgae material comprises Chlorella cells and/or Schizochytrium cells. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing the active carbon score of a soil, comprising administering an amount of a microalgae material to the soil to increase the active carbon score of the soil compared to a substantially identical untreated soil, wherein the microalgae material comprises Chlorella cells and/or Schizochytrium cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable agrochemical composition including a dispersed phase comprising an anilide herbicide; a continuous aqueous phase; and at least one anionic surfactant. The present invention also provides a process of preparing stable agrochemical compositions and methods of application thereof.

Abstract: Compounds and methods are described herein that are effective to modulate plant response (e.g., plant susceptibility) to environmentally-induced stress. The compounds and methods described herein advantageously may be used to modulate environmental stress resistance in a wide variety of plants. Environmental stresses include, for example, high light intensity (UV exposure), temperature (e.g., high heat), high soil salinity, and low soil moisture (e.g., drought). As used herein, environmental stresses include any conditions that result in increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and accumulation of ROS in the plant cells. The compounds described herein that are effective to modulate resistance to the stress prevent, directly or indirectly, or increase phosphorylation of Tyr248 of the RACK1A protein.

Abstract: Described herein is a stable dry composition comprising a compound with herbicide activity located on a carrier compound and a compound with amphiphilic properties coating at least part or all of the compound with herbicide activity and carrier compound. Methods of manufacture and application of the dry composition are also described along with storage stable plant and herbicide compositions and methods of co-administration of combination plant and herbicide compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling abiotic stress on turfgrass using an effective non-phytotoxic amount of acibenzolar-s-methyl.

Abstract: Solutions and methods for forming an exogenous flexible film on a plant and plants including the exogenous flexible film. The solutions include a solvent, a film forming matrix component, a hydrophobic barrier component, a plasticizing component, and a film enhancing component. The methods include spraying the solution on the plant. The methods also include evaporating at least a fraction of the solvent from the solution to form the exogenous flexible film. The plant includes fruit, and the spraying includes spraying at least 45 days prior to harvesting the fruit. The plants include an exogenous flexible film formed from the solutions and/or by the methods.

Abstract: Compositions comprising nootkatone and a carrier as well as methods for treating and preventing infestations of sap-sucking insects in plants are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Stable compositions comprising 1-methylcyclopropene and a low volatility stabilizer, and methods of using the composition, are provided. Methods for using the compositions in delaying the maturation of plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers are also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a co-polymer of fulvic acid and poly-metallic humates (CPFAPH) including performing a decomposition reaction via electrolysis of an initial water substratum to produce an end product comprising hydrolyzates; and performing a polymerization of the hydrozylates.

Abstract: Described herein are 4-amino-6-(1,3-benzodioxole)picolinic acids, compositions comprising 4-amino-6-(1,3-benzodioxole)picolinic acids, and the use of these compounds and compositions to control undesirable vegetation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1, L and J are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a microbial agent YF, including four strains: Bacillus sonorensis B-2, Bacillus paralicheniformis B-26, Bacillus sonorensis N-16, and Bacillus pumilus N-17. The four strains were all deposited in the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) on Mar. 5, 2020. The Bacillus sonorensis B-2 has a deposit accession number of CGMCC NO. 19454, the Bacillus paralicheniformis B-26 has a deposit accession number of CGMCC NO. 19449, the Bacillus sonorensis N-16 has a deposit accession number of CGMCC NO. 19448, and the Bacillus pumilus N-17 has a deposit accession number of CGMCC NO. 19450. The microbial agent provided by the present disclosure can effectively prevent stem rot of corn in saline-alkali land, improve the quality of saline-alkali land, and significantly promote the growth of corn.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an agricultural composition comprising a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitor, one or more sugar alcohols and optionally, one or more auxin herbicides. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying concurrently or sequentially a PPO inhibitor and one or more sugar alcohols, and optionally one or more auxin herbicides to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.

Abstract: A personal protective equipment includes a substrate, and an anti-microbial substance is positioned in the substrate. The anti-microbial substance includes tourmaline. The personal protective equipment may include a face mask or a garment having a nonwoven body. The anti-microbial substance is positioned on or in the nonwoven body.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of an inoculum of at least one strain of Penicillium brasilianum for improving plant growth conditions. It also concerns a method of increasing the availability of phosphorus and/or micronutrients for plant uptake from a plant growth substrate, said method comprising applying to the plant growth substrate an effective amount of an inoculum of Penicillium brasilianum.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-intergeneric remodeled microbes that are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen and deliver such to plants in a targeted, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner. The utilization of the taught microbial products will enable farmers to realize more productive and predictable crop yields without the nutrient degradation, leaching, or toxic runoff associated with traditional synthetically derived nitrogen fertilizer. The remodeled microbes taught herein are able to be combined with leading agricultural chemistry and elite germplasm. Furthermore, the disclosure provides seed treatments comprising remodeled microbes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-intergeneric remodeled microbes that are able to fix atmostpheric nitrogen and deliver such to plants in a targeted, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner. The utilization of the taught microbial products will enable farmers to realize more productive and predictable crop yields without the nutrient degradation, leaching, or toxic runoff associated with traditional synthetically derived nitrogen fertilizer. The remodeled microbes taught herein are able to be combined with leading agricultural chemistry and elite germplasm. Furthermore, the disclosure provides seed treatments comprising remodeled microbes.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions to improve the nutritional conditions, such as reducing the use of fertilizers applied during the growing season, and tolerance to fungal pathogens in tomato and potato plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal) active pyridyl-/pyrimidyl-pyridine derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating a plant having a plant part. One method involves providing a plant having a plant part; applying an aqueous treatment formulation to the plant, where the aqueous treatment formulation comprises a thickener, a water soluble divalent salt, a foam control agent, a complexing agent, a film forming agent, and water; and harvesting the plant part, where the aqueous treatment formulation, when applied to a surface of a plant, creates a water fast film on the surface that permits permeation of an aqueous material to the plant while minimizing loss of moisture or loss of a plant treatment chemical from the plant as compared to when the composition is not applied to the surface of the plant. The present invention also relates to a methods of treating a harvested plant part and to the treated harvested plant parts.