Abstract: Described are herbicidal compositions that contain mesotrione and pyridate, as well as related method to control weeds in crops, such as of maize, sweet corn, oilseed rape, cereals, rice, peanuts, vegetables wheat, barley, rye, rice, maize, sugar beet, cotton and soybeans.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pyrazole compound or a salt thereof, a preparation method therefor, a herbicidal composition and use thereof. The pyrazole compound or a salt thereof has a structure as shown in formula (I): wherein, R represents wherein, R?, R?, and R?? represent hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 halogenated alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy or halogen, R?, R?, and R?? may be the same or different; R1 represents C1-C3 alkyl; R2 represents hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R3 represents hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted pyridyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, C1-C6 alkyl carbonyl, C1-C6 alkoxyl carbonyl, C1-C6 alkyl carbonyl methyl, etc. A compound having a pyrazole structure not only has excellent herbicidal effect on barnyard grass, but also is safe to rice in post-emergence application. More surprisingly, it also has good control efficacy on barnyard grass resistant to major herbicides, such as penoxsulam, quinclorac, cyhalofop-butyl, propanil, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a saturated nonanoic acid and/or a saturated nonanoic acid salt, at least one ketoacid and at least one emulsifying agent, to a process for preparing said composition and to the use of said composition in herbicidal applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a saturated nonanoic acid or a saturated nonanoic acid salt, at least one monounsaturated nonanoic acid and at least one emulsifying agent, to a process for preparing said composition and to the use of said composition in herbicidal applications.

Abstract: A process for preparing clomazone is provided, the process comprising reacting 4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone with 2-chlorobenzyl chloride in an aqueous medium in the presence of a base, in particular an alkali metal hydroxide. A method for preparing clomazone is also disclosed, the method comprising (a) crystallizing clomazone from solution in an organic solvent; and (b) isolating the resulting crystals. N-benzene is a particularly suitable solvent. Further, there is provided Form I crystalline 2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone (clomazone), wherein the polymorph Form I is characterized by at least one of the following properties: (i) an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks expressed in degrees 2?(+/?0.20° ?) at one or more of the following positions: about 10.63, 16.07, 18.08, 19.11, 19.34, 21.20, 24.78 and 28.80; and (ii) an infrared (IR) spectrum having a characteristic peak: at about 2967 and 2870 cm?1.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula I wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl and X is chloro, fluoro or bromo; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially rust diseases on soybean plants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for promoting the yield of a nut-bearing plant, comprising contacting the nut-bearing plant or a part thereof with an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein.

Abstract: A plant stress tolerance-inducing agent is provided that contains, as an active ingredient, a compound having a specific quinone skeleton. Alternatively, a plant stress tolerance-inducing agent is provided that contains, as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,4-naphthoquinone, 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-5-nitro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-6-nitro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, a shikonin compound, and an alkannin compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: 2-undecanone in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; at least one hydrophobic base in an amount of about 5% to about 65%; at least one alcohol in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; and at least one emulsifier in an amount of about 5% to about 15% and methods of repelling insects and ticks by applying to a subject or a substrate a formulation of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystal form of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron, a method for preparing this crystal form, use thereof in agrochemical formulations and also particular compositions, mixtures or agrochemical formulations comprising this crystal form, and also a novel monomethanol solvate of the monosodium salt of foramsulfuron.

Abstract: Stable S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA) non-aqueous liquid solutions are generally achieved without the use of an effective amount of an antioxidant and/or an ultraviolet absorber to S-(+)-abscisic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the stable S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA) nonaqueous liquid solutions includes at least one organic solvent, such as at least one polyethylene glycol, at least one glycol, and/or at least one lactamide and/or at least one pentanoate.

Abstract: Stable S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA) non-aqueous liquid solutions are generally achieved without the use of an effective amount of an antioxidant and/or an ultraviolet absorber to S-(+)-abscisic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the stable S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA) nonaqueous liquid solutions includes at least one organic solvent, such as at least one polyethylene glycol, at least one glycol, and/or at least one lactamide and/or at least one pentanoate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses, processes and composition for compounds I.

Abstract: A water soluble iron carbohydrate complex obtainable from an aqueous solution of iron (III) salt and an aqueous solution of the oxidation product of one or more maltodextrins using an aqueous hypochlorite solution at a pH-value within the alkaline range, where, when one maltodextrin is applied, its dextrose equivalent lies between 5 and 20, and when a mixture of several maltodextrins is applied, the dextrose equivalent of the mixture lies between 5 and 20 and the dextrose equivalent of each individual maltodextrin contained in the mixture lies between 2 and 40, process for its production and a medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency conditions.

Abstract: Stable S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA) non-aqueous liquid solutions are generally achieved without the use of an effective amount of an antioxidant and/or an ultraviolet absorber to S-(+)-abscisic acid. In a preferred embodiment, the stable S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA) nonaqueous liquid solutions includes at least one organic solvent, such as at least one polyethylene glycol, at least one glycol, and/or at least one lactamide and/or at least one pentanoate.

Abstract: Herbicidal dispersible concentrates include an herbicide and substantially water miscible amide-based solvents. Such concentrates may be diluted in water and used in methods to control weeds.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of using exogenous antioxidant compounds and additives for cannabis and hemp production and growth and methods for enhancing the production of secondary metabolites and alleviating stress in cannabis and hemp plants are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses, processes and composition for compounds I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods and the use of an insecticidal active carboxamide derivative in seed treatment and soil application methods. The insecticidal carboxamide derivative is highly suitable alone or in combination with other active agricultural ingredients for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising saflufenacil. The invention also relates to methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation, in particular in crops.