Abstract: Herbicidal compositions containing broadleaf foliar herbicide and condensate of about 2 to 40 moles of ethylene oxide with one mole of a C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty acid, C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty amine, C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty amide, or C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty alcohol.

Abstract: Tobacco desuckering compositions containing mefluidide or maleic hydrazide, and condensate of about 2 to 40 moles of ethylene oxide with one mole of a C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty acid, C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty amine, C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty amide, or C.sub.12-18 unsaturated fatty alcohol.

Abstract: Herbicides containing thiocarbamate derivatives represented by the general formula (I) as an active ingredient ##STR1## wherein X is 5-indanyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthyl, 1,4-methano-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-naphthyl, 1,4-ethano-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-naphthyl, or substituted phenyl,Y is lower alkyl,Z is naphthyl which is unsubstituted or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted.

Abstract: Novel plant growth regulant composition comprising as an active ingredient at least one cycloalkanecarboxylic acid compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R is hydroxyl, alkoxy, aralkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or the radicalO.sup..crclbar. M.sup..sym.wherein M.sup..sym. is one alkali metal ion equivalent or alkaline earth metal ion equivalent, or an ammonium, alkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium or tetraalkylammonium ion,R.sup.1 is amino or the radical ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, or R.sup.1 is the radical -N.sup..sym. H.sub.3 X.sup..crclbar., wherein X.sup..crclbar. is chloride, bromide or iodide, andn is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5,in admixture with a solid or liquefied gaseous diluent or carrier or in admixture with a liquid diluent or carrier containing a surface-active agent.

Abstract: This invention describes herbicidal compositions comprised of a thiocarbamate or an acetanilide herbicide and an antidotally effective amount of an alkali azide salt or an alkaline earth salt.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4-(hydroxy)(methyl)phosphinoylbutyric acid, which earlier nomenclature referred to as 2-amino-4-methylphosphinobutyric acid or its metal salts, or acid-addition salts thereof are used as perennial weeds and brush controlling agents. The L-isomer is twice effective than the racemic acid.

Abstract: An improved cotton defoliant formulation comprising a mixture of thidiazuron and an effective potentiating amount of an ammonium, quaternary alkyl ammonium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal thiocyanate.

Abstract: A formulation for use as a compatibility agent in pesticide/liquid fertilizer formulations comprises:(a) an N-acyl sarcosinate, or a salt thereof, having the formula:RCON(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 COOX (I)whereinR is a straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl residue having from 2 to 18 carbon atoms and X is hydrogen, an alkali metal, the ammonium radical, a primary, secondary or tertiary amine group or a hydroxyalkylamine group; and(b) a solvent or mixture of solvents for component (a).

Abstract: Compositions comprising acifluorfen or one of its agronomically acceptable salts and a citrate salt, in a weight amount greater than the acifluorfen, exhibit enhanced herbicidal activity, particularly against velvetleaf.

Abstract: N-Acyl-piperidone ketal compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl or halogen,R.sup.2 represents halogen,R.sup.3 represents alkyl andR.sup.4 represents alkyl, orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together represent an optionally branched alkylene chain, andR.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another represent hydrogen or alkyl,and their use as antidotes for protecting crop plants from herbicidal damage.

Abstract: Herbicidally active thiolcarbamates are employed in combination with certain organophosphate compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.5 is lower alkyl having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.6 is lower alkyl having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms;X is selected from the group consisting of oxygen or sulfur, andY is selected from the group consisting of oxygen or sulfur.In a typical application, the organophosphate compound 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.

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

Abstract: A method for reducing the phytotoxicity of agricultural machine oil in its application to an agricultural or horticultural plant to exterminate noxious insects and acarines, characterized in that, prior to or at the same time as the application of the machine oil, a sucrose fatty acid ester is applied to the agricultural or horticultural plant in an amount of from 0.1 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the machine oil, in the form of an aqueous solution containing from 0.001 to 1 wt/v % of the ester.

Abstract: Stable herbicidal compositions, more particularly stable emulsions, based on N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N'-methoxy-N'-methylurea ("Linuron") and 2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-4-trifluoromethylaniline ("Trifluralin") are disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the pre-emergent control of undesirable weed pests which comprises applying to the locus where control is desired by pre-emergent application of a herbicidally effective amount of the trimethylsulfonium salt of N-phosphonomethylglycine.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl derivatives of 3-aryloxy-4-(2-carbalkoxy)-phenyl-azet-2-ones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; R.sub.2 is lower alkyl; and X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or halogen, are effective as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel oxime ethers of the formula ##STR1## R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, chlorine, cyano or trifluoromethyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or chlorine, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together is --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- attached to adjacent carbon atoms in the ring,a is 1 or 2, andR.sub.19 and R.sub.20 are each methyl or ethyl, orR.sub.19 and R.sub.20 taken together is C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkylene having 2 or 3 carbon atoms in its principal chain,to their various uses as antidotes for herbicides and to compositions containing them. The invention also relates to plant seed treated with said antidotes.

Abstract: A method of selectively controlling weeds in crop areas, notably vineyards or fruit plantations, by applying a composition that includes different active herbicidal ingredients; the composition comprises a synergistic combination of about 1 part, by weight, of methyl-5-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate as a first active ingredient, and about 1 to 5 parts, by weight, of 3-tert.butyl-5-chloro-6-methyl-uracil as a second active ingredient.The novel composition comprises said synergistic combination and may further contain a mineral oil and adjuvants such as an emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating certain deleterious conditions mediated by the action of lipoxygenases in mammals and seeds using certain phenyl hydrazines. Also provided is a method for seed biostimulation using these phenyl hydrazines.

Abstract: Herbicide compositions comprising an herbicidally effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## R.sub.3 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, trifluoroalkyl, cyano, CH.sub.3 S(O).sub.n -- or CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2 S(O).sub.n --; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, or alkyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R.sub.7 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; W is sulfur or oxygen; n is 0, 1 or 2; X is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, trifluoroalkyl, thioalkyl or alkoxyalkyl; and Z is alkyl or alkoxy; or their agriculturally acceptable salts; and an antidotally effective amount of an antidote compound having the formula ##STR3## in which X' is oxygen or sulfur, R' is haloalkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, inclusive, and the term halo includes chloro and bromo substitutions, alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, inclusive, or alkylthio having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, R'.sub.1, R'.sub.2, R'.sub.3, R'.sub.5 and R'.sub.