Abstract: A method of inhibiting the growth of weeds is provided by applying to the situs to be treated, an effective herbicidal amount of a compound containing the 1-anthraquinonyloxy moiety, such as 1-hydroxyanthraquinone.

Abstract: Novel oxime ethers and oxime esters of the formula I given herein have various advantageous effects with regard to stimulation of plant growth, particularly in the early stage of development of the plant. Furthermore, such compounds have the property of rendering, in the sense of an antidote action, agricultural chemicals which would otherwise damage the plants (phytotoxic chemicals) more compatible with the cultivated plants. Herbicides that are insufficiently selective can be used for example in the presence of such oxime derivatives in specific cultivated crops for combating weeds, without disadvantageous consequences for the cultivated plants.

Abstract: Herbicide antidote compounds and herbicidal compositions consisting of at least one active thiolcarbamate herbicide compound and an antidote therefor and the methods of use of the antidote compound and compositions wherein the antidote compounds correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R is haloalkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, inclusive, and n is 2 or 3.

Abstract: Oxime derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and m is 0 or 1, and Ar is a phenyl radical ##STR2## a naphthyl radical substituted by R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, a 5- to 10-membered heterocyclic radical which contains not more than 3 identical or different heteroatoms N, O and/or S and which is substituted by R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 and can be substituted by oxo or thiono, or if m is 0, Ar is a radical R--CO, wherein R is a radical --OR.sub.5, in which R.sub.5 is an aliphatic group containing not more than 8 carbon atoms or is an araliphatic group containing not more than 15 carbon atoms or is a cycloaliphatic or aromatic group, each containing not more than 10 carbon atoms, while the possible substituents of the aromatic radicals or of the cycloaliphatic radical are halogen, --CN, --NO.sub.2, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl; or R is a radical --NH--CO--NH--R.sub.7 or a radical --N(R.sub.6)(R.sub.7), wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sub.

Abstract: A plant growth regulating composition which comprises as an active ingredient at least one diterpene glucoside of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or any other cation and R.sup.2 is .beta.-glucopyranosyl-(1-2)-.beta.-glucopyranosyl or 2,3-di-O-(.beta.-glucopyranosyl-.beta.-glucopyranosyl, or R.sup.1 is .beta.-glucopyranosyl and R.sup.2 is .alpha.-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-2)-.beta.-glucopyranosyl, .beta.-glucopyranosyl-(1-2)-.beta.-glucopyranosyl, 2,3-di-O-(.beta.-glucopyranosyl)-.beta.-glucopyranosyl or (3-O-.beta.-glucopyranosyl)-(2-O-.alpha.-rhamnosyl-.beta.-glcopyranosyl).

Abstract: Sulfur-containing oxime compounds of the formula I given herein are suitable for protecting cultivated plants against the phytotoxic action of aggressive agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides. There are described methods for producing sulfur-containing oxime compounds of this type, and examples are given illustrating the application of these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising 3-[3-(4H-1,2,4-triazolyl)amino]-1-(3H)-isobenzofuranone (A) as an effective ingredient and to a herbicidal composition comprising the compound (A) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of .alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha.-trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-p-toluidine (B), 2-(3',4'-dichlorophenyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolidine-3,5-dione (C) and 2,4-bis(isopropylamino)-6-methylthio-s-triazine (D) as effective ingredients.

Abstract: N-(Unsubstituted or substituted pyridyl)aminomethylene-diphosphonic acids represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, and each of X and Y is independently hydrogen, halogen, nitro, acetamino, carboxyl, lower alkyl, methoxycarbonyl, hydroxyl or methoxy,and salts thereof, have effective herbicidal effects on postemergence of plants and selective inactivity against cotton plants.

Abstract: New agents for regulating plant growth, especially for reducing the height of plants, containing a mixture of a quaternary substituted thianium or ammonium salt and a phosphonic acid derivative.

Abstract: The addition of crop oil to herbicidal compositions containing pyridyloxy-phenoxy alkanoate herbicides and benzothiadiazinone herbicides inhibits the antagonism between the pyridyloxy-phenoxy alkanoate herbicides and the benzothiadiazinone herbicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal compositions containing N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine or a non-phytotoxic salt thereof, in combination with 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid or .alpha.-naphthylacetic acid or non-phytotoxic salt of these compounds.By using the compositions according to the invention the herbicidally effective amount of N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine can considerably be reduced in comparison with the commercially available compositions, which contain N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine as an only active ingredient.

Abstract: The use of oxamide, oxamic acid and various derivatives thereof as growth regulators is disclosed. A number of physiological effects on plants and plant tissues are set forth, and many practical uses of the invention in the agricultural field are mentioned.

Abstract: An herbicide antidote composition comprising:(a) an herbicidally effective amount of a pyrrolidone compound of the formula ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen, chlorine, or methyl;Y is hydrogen, chlorine or bromine;Z is chlorine or bromine;R is hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, iodine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, alkylthio having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, alkylsulfinyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, alkylsulfonyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, trifluoromethylthio, trifluoromethylsulfinyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, pentafluoropropionamido, or 3-methylureido;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, chlorine or trifluoromethyl; andR.sub.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a water-dispersible herbicide emulsion composition which contains as the active ingredient a water-soluble herbicide, i.e., the isopropylamine salt of N-phosphonomethylglycine, combined with a water-insoluble 2-haloacetanilide herbicide, as for example, 2-chloro-N-methoxymethyl-2',6'-diethyl acetanilide (alachlor).

Abstract: Compositions containing Bifenox and Linuron in combination with a mineral oil, such as white oil, show a remarkable synergism of the constituents and are of use as pre-harvest defoliants for crop plants, e.g. for desiccation of potato plants.

Abstract: An herbicide antidote composition comprising:(a) an herbicidally effective amount of a pyrrolidone compound of the formula ##STR1## in which X is hydrogen, chlorine or methyl;Y is hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine;Z is chlorine or bromine;R is hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, iodine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylthio, trifluoromethylsulfinyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, pentafluoropropionamido, or 3-methylureido;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, chlorine, or trifluoromethyl; and,R.sub.

Abstract: .alpha.-Substituted amines are described which are useful in controlling the growth of algae.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition which comprises as an active ingredient a m-phenoxybenzamide compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X, which may be the same or different, is a halogen atom or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, n is zero or an integer of 1 to 5 and R is a group of the formula: ##STR2## (in which R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl or lower alkenyl group and R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower alkoxy, lower cycloalkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy-substituted lower alkyl, lower cyanoalkyl, lower alkylamino-substituted lower alkyl or benzyl group) or an ethylenimino, pyrrolidino, dimethylpyrrolidino, piperidino, methylpiperidino, hexamethylenimino, morpholino or dimethylmorpholino group.

Abstract: N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl)pyridinesulfonamides are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain substituted carbamates having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each methyl,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 conjointly form C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylenedioxy,R.sup.4 is --CF.sub.3 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, orR.sup.4 is --CH.sub.2 Br and R.sup.5 is hydrogen.In a typical application, the carbamate is included in sufficient quantity to lessen the rate of soil degradation of the thiolcarbamate. As a result, the herbicidal effectiveness of the thiolcarbamate is enhanced and prolonged, rendering a single application of the herbicide effective over a longer period of time.