Abstract: A composite quaternary ammonium salt disinfectant includes a double long-chain quaternary ammonium salt, two single long-chain quaternary ammonium salts, a synergist isothiazolinone, a nonionic surfactant fatty alcohol polyvinyl ether, and water, wherein the double long-chain quaternary ammonium salt is dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride with dialkyl being two independent alkyl groups with a chain length of C8-C18, and the two single-chain quaternary ammonium salts are alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride with an alkyl chain length of C8-C18 and alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride with an alkyl chain length of C8-C18, respectively. The composite quaternary ammonium salt disinfectant has a synergistic effect among its components, which greatly improves the capacity of resisting interferences by hard water and organics; and can kill not only bacterial propagules, lipophilic viruses (enveloped viruses, such as novel coronavirus) and fungi, but also hydrophilic viruses (non-enveloped viruses).

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of surfactant combinations combined with rheological modifiers combinations for crop protection formulations with increased shelf life and reduced crystallization, in particular herbicidal formulations, and formulations containing said surfactant combinations, as well as methods for producing said formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and their use as herbicides. In said formula, R1 to R6 represent groups such as hydrogen, halo-gen or organic groups such as alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or alkoxy; W is a bicyclic heterocycle; X is a bond or a divalent unit; Y is hydrogen, cyano, hydroxyl or a linear or cyclic organic group. The invention further refers to a composition comprising such compound and to the use thereof for controlling unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: There are described isophthalamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I) X and Y are radicals such as hydrogen, alkyl and halogen. Z1 and Z2 are radicals such as alkyl, cycloalkyl and phenyl. Q is a heterocyclic ring such as tetrazolyl.

Abstract: Described is a saponified tall oil that can be used as an insecticide. Also described is an insecticide that contains a saponified tall oil. Also described is to a method for producing a composition or an insecticide containing the saponified tall oil. The method includes: providing a heated basic solution of water and lye; and performing saponification by adding tall oil to the heated basic solution during mixing, to form a saponified solution.

Abstract: This invention refers to a formulation and a composition that promote the pollination of kiwifruit crops by selectively inducing the pollinating activity of bees. It also refers to a method for targeting the pollinating activity of bees to kiwifruit crops.

Abstract: Described is a composition and a method for producing a composition. The composition includes a saponified solution of water and lye of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, and tall oil, wherein the composition includes particles having a size of between 5 nm and 100 nm, as determined by a dynamic laser light diffraction scattering method using Malvern Zetasizer Nano-ZS. The method includes the steps: providing a preheated basic solution of water and lye of either sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; and saponification by adding tall oil to the heated basic solution during mixing, to form a saponified solution.

Abstract: An additive transporter, housing additive ingredients of synergists and surfactants preferably for use in a natural, weed control application, insect control application, algae removal and/or mold removal end-use application. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the transporter can be fluid soluble. Where the transporter is fluid soluble it can be added to a container/bottle having a desired amount of water and organic acid or inorganic acid causing the transporter to dissolve and release the additive ingredients for mixing with the water and organic acid. Preferably, the additive or product enhancer ingredients can be organic ingredients and can comprise, without limitation, citric acid, potassium oleate, wintergreen oil and almond oil. Potassium citrate can also be included. As the transporter dissolves the released ingredients mix with organic acids and/or inorganic acids to provide an end-use composition for eco-friendly weed control, insect control, algae removal and/or mold removal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pyridine (thio)amide compounds, processes and intermediates for their preparation as well as the uses thereof for controlling phytopathogenic microorganisms, such as phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: A Topramezone derivative or an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides atropisomers of pyridazinone derivatives of a compound of Formula 1a and Formula 1b, N-oxides or salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed is a composition containing a compound of Formula 1a or 1b, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula 1a or 1b or a composition thereof. Also disclosed are methods for preparing a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various pesticidal compositions including non-water-continuous herbicidal dispersion compositions and processes for preparing these compositions. The present invention further relates to herbicidal application mixtures including water continuous dispersion compositions, processes for preparing these application mixtures, and various methods of use. Further, the present invention relates to various herbicidal compositions having improved application properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-cyclopropyl-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl) pyrazol-1-yl]pyrimidines of general formula (I) and to their agrochemically acceptable salts, and to the use thereof in the field of plant protection.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of pesticidal compositions are described herein, including synergistic pesticidal compositions and methods for delivery of pesticidal active ingredients. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of fungicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of nematicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of insecticides. Methods for enhancing the activity pesticidal active ingredients in pesticidal compositions in use are also described.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an agent for promoting undifferentiation that dissolves a drug, as DMSO or the like does, but is capable of promoting undifferentiation without inducing cell differentiation when added to a medium. The agent for promoting undifferentiation of the present invention has an aprotic zwitterion represented by the following formula (1) wherein A is an anion selected from the group consisting of SO3?, —COO?, —OP?O(H)O?, —OP?O(CH3)O? and —OP?O(OR3)O?, R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally containing one or two oxygen atoms in the molecular chain, R2 is an alkylene group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, and R3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group optionally having a heteroatom in the molecular chain.

Abstract: A biopreparation against ectoparasites of cattle includes pyrolysis products of plant fiber, Nepeta cataria essential oil, and water.

Abstract: Compositions for treating soil to inhibit weed seed germination, containing (a) a phytotoxic component containing phytotoxic polyphenols: and (b) a probiotic component containing organic matter and spawn of a polyphenol-degrading fungal species or other species producing polyphenol-degrading enzymes, wherein the phytotoxic component ranges from about 50% to about 99.99% in the total weight of the phytotoxic component and the probiotic component and the probiotic component ranges from about 0.01% to about 35% in the total weight of the phytotoxic component and the probiotic component: and (c) a particulate diluent material. Methods of using the compositions for inhibiting weed seed germination are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PROTOX) inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PROTOX) inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions and/or adjuvants and/or tank mixes including tannic acid to control and/or treat and/or reverse symptoms of diseases or deficiencies related to plants, particularly to vascular and other tissues in plants. Methods for controlling and/or treating vascular disease in plants are also discussed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I and N-oxides or salts thereof, wherein R1 is C1-C4alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl; R2 is H, Cl, Br or I; R3 is Cl or OR4; R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl; R5 is H, F, Cl or CH3; and R6 is H or Cl. Also disclosed is a composition containing a compound of Formula I, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a composition thereof. Also disclosed are methods for preparing a compound of Formula I.