Abstract: A method is disclosed for inhibiting the growth of plants by application of a compound having the formula: ##STR1## R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,phenyl, orphenyl substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of:C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl andC.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sub.2 is 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl.

Abstract: A method of repelling Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabitable by Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae consisting essentially of the step of exposing a three-dimensional space to an effective Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae - repelling concentration and quantity of a cyclopentanone derivative composition of matter selected from the group of the mixtures:(i) methyl jasmonate,(ii) HEDIONE.RTM., and(iii) KHARISMAL.TM..

Abstract: Disclosed is a plant growth regulating composition, which comprises containing at least one of choline salts and compounds having vitamin K.sub.3 activity as active ingredients and a plant growth regulating composition, and comprises containing at least one of choline salt, compounds having vitamin K.sub.3 activity and compounds having vitamin B.sub.1 activity as active ingredients.

Abstract: A method for protecting crops against soil-borne fungi, which method comprises: treating the soil with a fungicidal effective amount of a composition selected from: (a) an N-phosphonomethyl glycine, or salt thereof; (b) a 2-(2-imidazolin-2 yl)quinoline, or salt thereof; and (c) mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition and method for repelling flying, biting and stinging insects without having insecticidal effects. The method includes the step of applying an insect repelling substance, which includes methyl myristate, methyl palmitate, butyl palmitate or combinations thereof in a selected quantity to a surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for protecting crop plants from undesirable effects of pesticides and herbicides. The roots, seeds or soil surrounding the crop plants are treated with an effective amount of phthalimide compound in conjunction with the use of an effective amount of the insecticidal compound or herbicidal compound. Compositions for so protecting crop plants also are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method which comprises the reaction in a reaction zone of a nitrile, RCN, with a hydroxyl compound, R'OH, in the presence of a Lewis base as catalyst introduced into the reaction zone, thereby producing a reaction mixture containing at least one amide selected from R--CONHR' and R--CON(R').sub.2, whereineach of R and R' contains no acetylenic unsaturation and 1 to 30 carbon atoms,each of R and R' is independently selected from a hydrocarbyl group and a hydrocarbyl group that is substituted with a group selected from cyano, carbamoyl, hydrocarbylcarbamoyl, dihydrocarbylcarbamoyl, and hydroxyl.

Abstract: Combating phytopathogenic fungi with substituted bis-azolyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, trialkylsilyl or alkylcarbonyl,R.sup.2 is optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic,X is halogen, andY is a nitrogen atom or a CH group,and addition products thereof with acids and metal salts.

Abstract: Combating fungi with 1,3,5-triaryl-2-pyrazolines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are optionally substituted phenyl. Those compounds in which R.sup.2 is phenyl, R.sup.3 is 4-hydroxyphenyl and R.sup.1 is 4-chlorophenyl, 4-methylphenyl or 4-methoxyphenyl are new and especially active.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which either R is methyl and there is a double bond in the 9,10-position, or in which R is hydrogen and there is a single bond in the 9,10-position, are highly active against Acarina which damage plants.

Abstract: A method of repelling Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabitable by Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae is disclosed. The method consists essentially of the step of exposing a three-dimensional space to an effective Musca domestica L.

Abstract: Novel peptide analogues which exhibit inhibitory activity against aspartic proteinases, a novel species of actinomycetous microorganism which produces said novel peptide analogues, a process for producing said novel analogues by culturing said species and a pharmaceutical composition containing said analogues.

Abstract: The invention relates to plant-protection agents which contain one or more active ingredients and which are based on suspoemulsions containing aqueous and organic phases, where the organic phase contains one or more surfactants from the group comprising the ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block polymers having an average molecular weight of 1,000-20,000. The suspoemulsions are subjected to large shear forces. Even thereafter, they exhibit a constant viscosity behavior, in spite of a large number of droplets and a low droplet size.

Abstract: The flowering of plants can be regulated by treating the plants with a protease inhibitor, such as, e.g., elastinal, bestatin, diisopropylfluorophosphoric acid (DFP), and CTAH. The protease inhibitor may be applied in the form of a composition, and the method is useful to control the harvesting time of flowering plants.

Abstract: A selective herbicidal composition for controlling grasses and weeds in crops of useful plants comprises a herbicidally effective amount of an N-benzoyl-phenylalanine herbicide and an effective amount of a herbicide antagonist of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or halogen, A is --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, or --CH(CH.sub.3)--, and Z is cyano, an amidoxime group, an acylamidoxime group, or a carboxylic acid group or derivative thereof, or A-Z taken together is a tetrahydrofuran-2-one group.

Abstract: There is disclosed a herbicidal composition in which a foliar-applied herbicide is activated by the inclusion of a silicone glycol-silicone alkane terpolymer adjuvant. The composition provides enhanced phytotoxicity in the control of narrowleaf weeds, particularly Barnyardgrass, Quackgrass and Johnsongrass, and often also shows an improved degree of rainfastness relative to similar herbicidal compositions employing prior art silicone glycol adjuvants.

Abstract: With the aim of increasing the yield of soybeans, compositions are disclosed which decrease the high rate of absicission of flowers and young fruit. The composition contains gibberellic acid (GA.sub.3) and salicylic acid (SA) in suitable formulations. Application of the composition to the soy plants follows before, during or after the start of blooming. With the aid of the composition according to the invention, the grain yields and length of the shoots can be increased without simultaneously diminishing the stability of the sprouts.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising a substituted thiolcarbamate derivative corresponding to the formula (I) wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected independently from alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and/or a chloroacetanilide derivative corresponding to the formula (II) wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, identical or different, R.sub.6 is an alkoxyalkyl group corresponding to the formula --R.sub.7 --O--R.sub.8 in which R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are selected from alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and, as an antidote, a thiocarbamic acid derivative corresponding to the formula (III) wherein R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 independently from each other are alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or R.sub.9 and R.sub.

Abstract: Derivatives of N-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimide of formulae I and/or II ##STR1## where A, R, E.sub.n, Y, and R.sup.16 have the meanings stated in the description, which compounds are used for the dessication and abscission of plant organs.

Abstract: A process for the protection of cultivated plants against harmful effects of aggressive agricultural chemicals by the use of compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, nitro or cyano,R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another are each hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl,A is any one of the groups --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH(CH.sub.3)--, andZ is cyano, or amidoxime which can be acylated on the oxygen atom,including acid addition salts and metal complexes thereof.