Abstract: The present specification provides, in one aspect, a method of treating or inhibiting infection of a plant by a plant pathogen. The method includes contacting the plant with an amount of a cranberry composition effective to inhibit the plant pathogen. In another aspect, the present specification provides a composition for treatment of a plant disease. The composition includes a cranberry composition and a carrier that delivers the cranberry composition to at least a portion of a phloem of a citrus plant.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to terrein functioning as a biopesticide formulation in drought resistance and growth promotion of crops. The formulation containing terrein can be treated by soaking or spraying on the crops. It is especially suitable for drought and water shortage conditions, promoting growth of plant root length, seedling height, fresh weight, and dry weight, greatly increasing crop yield, and significantly improving drought resistance of crop plants. Under the condition of seed soaking treatment with 10 ?g/mL terrein, promotion rates of root length, seedling height, fresh weight, and dry weight of pakchoi are 99.19%, 15.66%, 40.34%, and 49.12%, respectively. The source of terrein is easy to obtain and the cost is low. It has a simple structure and is easily soluble in water. In the actual application process, it only needs to simply prepare an aqueous solution or mix with other pesticide formulations for seed soaking or spraying treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microspheres comprising a core material, wherein the microsphere is perfectly spherical and has a moisture content less than 1%, and the method of manufacturing the same. The present invention is useful in the manufacture of sustained and modified release active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) microspheres, as a free flowing excipient for mini-tablets and in the manufacture of API dispersions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions and uses of antifouling compositions for controlling microbial fouling in a system in contact with an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The present Invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of (3S, 11aR)-N-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]-2,3,5,7,11,11a-hexahydro-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5,7-dioxo-oxazolo[3,2-a]pyrido[1,2-d]pyrazine-8-carboxamide, useful in the treatment or prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections.

Abstract: This invention relates to long-acting injectable compositions for combating parasites in animals, comprising at least one isoxazoline active agent, a liquid PEG and/or a neutral oil, optionally a co-solvent, and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable additive or excipient. This invention also provides new isoxazoline active agents with long-lasting efficacy against ectoparasites. The invention also provides for improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the novel isoxazoline compounds and long-acting injectable compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics that comprise at least an active agent which cause stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin as a side effect. The invention in particular relates to a spray dried composition and the method as well as the use of the spray dried composition comprising said stinging, pricking, tingling and burning active agents to reduce and/or inhibit stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of plant material, especially seeds. The method uses vacuum pressure for disinfecting seeds from pathogens. Seed disinfection is important as seeds infected by pathogens could propagate them and lead to high losses of the crops. The method is applicable to seeds from cucurbit species specifically watermelon, melon, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and gourds but also seeds from solanaceous species specifically tomatoes, peppers and eggplants.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrazolopyridine-diamides of Formula (I), wherein, the definition of W1, W2, A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, D, Z1, E, R1, R2, R3, R4, m and n is as described in the description. The present invention also relates to the composition, combination, use and method of application of the compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods of using the same for improving plants' defense by employing naturally-derived chemicals. In a specific embodiment, the composition is from Parthenium argentatum Gray, also known as the guayule plant. Preferred compositions can up- or downregulate growth genes responsible for the targeted plants' defense mechanisms in order to create physical and/or chemical barriers, and produce detouring exudates, antagonistic compounds, or fumigating compounds that prevent and treat damages from pests in agronomic or non-agronomic plants.

Abstract: Disclosed are a single liquid-phase herbicide composition comprising by weight of the composition: (a) from 0.1 to 1% of metsulfuron-methyl; (b) from 1 to 20% of thifensulfuron-methyl; (c) from 30 to 93% of one or more fatty acid esters of C1-C4 alkanols; and (d) from 5 to 25% of one or more surfactants having an emulsifier property, and a process for preparing the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for optimizing a particle size of controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer oxamide particles for single basal fertilization, which comprises the following steps: measuring a pH value of the soil in a region; measuring an organic matter content OM of the soil, with a unit of g·kg?1; measuring a total nitrogen content TN of the soil, with a unit of g·kg?1; collecting an average temperature T at a 10 cm depth of the soil in a rice growing season in the region, with a unit of ° C.; and for a rice variety with a growth duration of D, with a unit of day, calculating a diameter of controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer oxamide particles for single basal fertilization that matches a nitrogen requirement in the rice growth duration by using a formula.

Abstract: Disclosed are a special fertilizer for intercropping maize and peanuts and a cultivation method for maintaining soil organic carbon (SOC) balance, belonging to the technical field of SOC balance. The special fertilizer for intercropping maize and peanuts includes the following raw materials: coated urea, heavy superphosphate, ammonium sulfate, fermented soybean meal, bentonite, sodium molybdate, borax, humic acid, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, plant ash and zinc sulfate heptahydrate. The cultivation method includes the steps of land selection, land preparation, fertilizing, sowing, field management, and rotation.

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.

Abstract: A strigolactone analog-based composition comprising at least one compound represented by: (I) wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rf, Re, and Rz are selected. The compositions can be used in, for example, plant growth regulation and weed control, including controlling the germination of parasitic root plants, inhibiting rice tillering, and triggering leaf senescence.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for improving stress tolerance of plants including at least one hydroxycinnamic derivative oligomer, and optionally a water-solubilizing agent. Also disclosed is a method for improving stress tolerance of a plant including applying such composition on the plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides capsules having a shell of material that comprises an assembly of a protein, and the capsule is optionally provided with a network of material within the shell that is an assembly of the protein. The assembly of the protein is obtained or obtainable by the aggregation of the protein, optionally together with another protein. The assembly is a non-covalent assembly of a protein.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the present disclosure provide a special water-soluble fertilizer for delaying decay of a Huanglongbing (HLB)-affected tree. The raw materials of the special water-soluble fertilizer may include, in parts by weight, 3-5.5 parts of ammonium polyphosphate, 7.0-12 parts of ammonium nitrate phosphorus, 13-22 parts of potassium nitrate, 7.5-13.5 parts of ammonium sulfate, 0.8-1.5 parts of urea, 10.5-18 parts of EDTA chelated calcium, 12-21 parts of calcium magnesium nitrate, 3.5-7 parts of citric acid and 150-400 parts of straw vinegar; and a solid content of the straw vinegar may be greater than or equal to 15%. The raw materials may further include 1.3-2.5 parts of EDTA chelated manganese and 1.5-3 parts of manganese sulfate monohydrate. The raw materials may further include 0.25-0.5 part of disodium tetraborate pentahydrate.

Abstract: A composition comprising a core material, having a taste value and a polymeric coating. The polymeric coating substantially surrounds the core material and comprises a cationic polymer and optionally an anionic polymer. The polymeric coating has a uniform thickness ranging from 2 ?m to 20 ?m. The composition provides release of a portion of the core material which is taste masked over a time period ranging from 0.5 minute to 2 minutes in the oral cavity and provides a modified-release of the remaining core material in a gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A method for controlling PPO resistant weeds, wherein compounds of formula (I) wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims; are applied to the PPO inhibitor herbicide resistant weed, parts of it or its propagation material.