Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for altering the production of one or more secondary plant metabolites comprising applying an effective amount of at least one elicitor, wherein the elicitor is a jasmonate or a salicylate, and combinations thereof. The disclosure further teaches compositions comprising effective amounts of the elicitors disclosed here. The disclosure further relates to methods and compositions for controlling plant pathogens, such as fungal pathogens.

Abstract: A dried implant composition for preparing an injectable aqueous implant formulation that is extrudable through a tapering system and a gauge 18 cannula, including a mixture of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite particles derived from natural bone having a size of 50 to 200 ?m and fragments of naturally crosslinked fibrous collagen material that pass through a 0.5 mm sieve; an injectable aqueous implant formulation, wherein the injectable aqueous implant formulation is obtainable by hydration and homogeneous mixing; a process for preparing the injectable aqueous implant formulation; and a kit for preparing the injectable aqueous implant formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preventing, controlling or treating a fungal infection on a plant. The method includes applying to such plant organ a non-fungicidal amount or a potentiating amount of a composition including a potentiating agent of a plant defense molecule, in association with a phytopharmaceutical vehicle.

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: This invention relates to long-acting injectable formulations for combating parasites in animals, comprising at least one isoxazoline active agent, a poloxamer, and a co-solvent. This invention also provides for improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the long-acting injectable formulations of the invention to the animal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of silylethynyl hetaryl compound as nitrification Inhibitors.

Abstract: A process of forming a sustained-release pesticide coating, a process of forming a sustained-release pesticide capsule, and a sustained-release pesticide coating are disclosed. The process of forming the sustained-release pesticide coating includes depositing a first layer that includes a first pesticide onto a surface, and depositing a second layer that includes a photodegradable material onto the first layer. The process of forming the sustained-release pesticide coating also includes depositing a third layer that includes a second pesticide onto the second layer. The process of forming the sustained release pesticide capsule includes selecting a pesticide, selecting a photosensitive compound, and encapsulating the pesticide in a photosensitive capsule that includes a polymer formed from the photosensitive compound. The sustained-release pesticide coating includes a pesticide and a material having a photosensitive component.

Abstract: Proppants are used in oil and gas extraction, particularly in fracking operations. The invention relates to resin coated proppants. The coatings on proppants have antimicrobial materials incorporated within these coatings. The antimicrobially active agents are incorporated in a concentration less than 70% by weight of the coatings or the active agent from these coatings can be released from these coatings in the environment of the proppants.

Abstract: A soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients which include an organic zinc salt and a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, the organic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates being mixed in amounts that provide a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of 15:1 to about 55:1. Further provided is a method of making this soluble zinc polyphosphate.

Abstract: Described herein is a new process for the preparation of powdered microcapsules encapsulating active volatile active ingredients, in particular a perfume or a flavour, the process being performed at room temperature. Powdered microcapsules obtainable by the process are also described. Perfuming and flavouring compositions as well as consumer products including the capsules are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I), to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to plant growth regulator compositions comprising them and to methods of using them for controlling the growth of plants, improving plant tolerance to abiotic stress (including environmental and chemical stresses), inhibiting seed germination and/or safening a plant against phytotoxic effects of chemicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid pharmaceutical preparation comprising levothyroxine sodium, gelatine, citric acid and a filler. The solid pharmaceutical preparation has an improved stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel prodrugs of primary or secondary amine-comprising biologically active moieties and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, prodrug reagents, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said prodrugs and the use of prodrugs.

Abstract: Microspheres comprising a core material, wherein the microspheres have a circularity greater than 0.95 and an aspect ratio greater than 0.95, and methods of manufacturing the same. The microspheres may be 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: A personal care composition, comprising a soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients comprising an inorganic zinc salt, a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, and an aqueous solvent; wherein the relative amount of inorganic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates provides a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of at least 6:1. Also, a method of using the composition for reducing at least one of perspiration or body odor.

Abstract: A nano lipid delivery system is provided, more particularly, a nano concentrate, a nano-lipid stable emulsion, a method of preparing a nano lipid concentrate and lipid delivery system for use as a carrier for industrial, medical, animal, horticultural and agricultural chemistries.

Abstract: The present invention is an efficacy-enhancing agent composition for agrochemicals, including water and the following components A, B and C: <component A> one or more cellulose derivatives selected from hydroxypropylcellulose and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, <component B> one or more compounds selected from a sulfate, a phosphate, a nitrate, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, and glycerin, and <component C> one or more surfactants selected from an alkylbenzene sulfonate having an alkyl group with 12 or more and 16 or less carbon atoms and an alkyldimethylamine oxide having an alkyl group with 12 or more and 16 or less carbon atoms, wherein a mass ratio of component B to component C, component B/component C, is 5 or more and 100 or less.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising one or more compounds of Formula I: where R1 and R2 are H or taken together with the carbon atoms to which the are attached form a furane ring; R3 and R4 each independently represent H, —OH or —O—(C1-C4) alkyl; and R5 is H, (C1-C4) alkyl, —(C1-C2) alkylene-O-glucoside or —COOH; and an agriculturally acceptable vehicle. There is also disclosed a method for weed control by application of compounds of Formula I and the use of the composition for controlling weeds.

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 down-regulate 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: 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 down-regulate 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.