Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant system for general use in agricultural compositions, including, but not limited to herbicidal, fungicidal and insecticidal formulations comprised of two components: an alkoxylated polyarylphenol phosphate ester surfactant in combination with an alkoxylated lignosulfonate salt surfactant.

Abstract: A safe delivery system of agriculturally active material is formed using an encapsulation process. A microencapsulated suspension of agriculturally active material includes an encapsulating agent formed from a graft copolymer of starch and at least one vinyl monomer.

Abstract: N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) that can deliver an ethylene- or cytokinin-like effect to a plant, plant part or fungus are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using the NAEs.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that comprise one or more N-acylethanolamine compounds for maintaining the freshness and appearance of cut flowers, floral products, decorative foliage, fruits, and other plant cuttings. More specifically, the present invention provides methods for treating and storing cut flowers, Christmas trees, fruits, and other severed plant parts that preserve the appearance, freshness, fragrance and/or aesthetic qualities of the botanical products. Using the disclosed compositions, the shelf life of cut flowers was substantially prolonged, in many cases 2 to 5 times longer than untreated flowers, with the treated flowers or foliage appearing healthy and viable, and without wilting, dehydration, leaf drop, or visible signs of senescence. Likewise, treatment of ornamental coniferous plants with the anti-senescent compositions delayed deterioration and leaf drop, while extending the overall appearance and quality of the plants and plant cuttings.

Abstract: An aqueous composition suitable for applying fungicides to plant propagation materials is provided, comprising water and a blend of the following components, by weight: a) 2–10% of a surface-active agent comprising a1) at least one anionic surfactant; b) 0.5–10% of at least one polymer selected from water-dispersible polymers and water-soluble film-forming polymers; c) 4–20% of at least one inorganic solid carrier; and d) 3–20% of at least one antifreeze agent. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a fungicidally effective amount of at least one fungicidally active compound. The inventive composition is storage stable, ready-to-apply (RTA), ecologically and toxicologically favorable and has good fungicidal efficacy.

Abstract: Combination of a cytochrome P450 monooxygenase inducer with an organophosphate pesticide (insecticide or acaracide) provides effective control of ticks and flies, particularly against organophosphate-resistant strains of the ticks and flies. In use, a pesticidally effective amount of a composition of the cytochrome P450 monooxygenase inducer and organophosphate pesticide is applied to the locus of the targeted tick or fly.

Abstract: A method for the recovery of decayed agricultural plantations, preferably fruit orchards, or wine or table grape vineyards, where the plantation decay is due mainly to localized irrigation and the use of inadequate exploitation techniques, such as the traditional ones. The method consists in the use of non-localized irrigation in the plantation; the inclusion of Ca++ providing substances in the soil; and the inclusion of a Chitosan solution (poly-D-glucosamine) in the irrigation water.

Abstract: A method of weed control using a biological paradigm. A method for the use of dried distiller's grain and soluble as an herbicide and a fertilizer in the use of crop production. A method for the processing of corn and other crops including the re-use of the dried grain by-products in subsequent crop production. A method for the production of grain alcohol including the re-use of the dried grain by-products in subsequent crop production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising a) at least one phosphonium or sulfonium salt of a sulfonylurea, where the phosphonium and sulfonium cation of the salt has at least one substituent which is different from hydrogen, and b) customary auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: Novel cut flower compositions which yield prompt, complete and homogeneous mixing when delivered in a permeable or semi-permeable container. No separate mixing is required, and the resulting solution if free of pH gradients. This result is attained by including in the composition one or more compounds that give rise to gaseous effervescence.

Abstract: The invention provides a herbicide composition consisting of 2-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)hydroxy-methyl]-6-methoxymethyl-N-difluoromethanesulfonylanilide as the component (A) and any compound selected from more than 20 kinds of specific compounds such as orbencarb and the like as the component (B), heretofore not combined with the component (A) compound. Dispensation of the herbicide composition to paddy fields, lawns, dry fields, or non-agricultural lands gives excellent weed-controlling effects on a variety of weeds and causes no or little phytotoxicities on valuable cultivated plants.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dry pesticidal composition including a glyphosate component comprising a water-soluble salt of glyphosate acid, a dicarboxylate component and optionally an adjuvant component. According to the process of the present invention, a glyphosate component is combined with a dicarboxylate component and optionally an adjuvant component to form an enhanced pesticidal composition. The glyphosate component and/or the dicarboxylate component may be combined in their salt form or either or both may be combined in acid form and reacted in the mixture with a base component to form the corresponding salt.

Abstract: A composition and therapeutic methods therefore for pharmacologically strong acid solutions comprising a mixture of strong and weak acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a solid herbicide formulation containing a) a herbicide from the group of sulfonylurea, or the salts thereof which are useful in the agricultural domain. b) optionally at least one other herbicide. c) optionally a safener, and d) at least one formulation adjuvant. A suspension is formed in water, consisting of the sulfonylurea a). optionally at least one other herbicide b), optionally a safener c) and at least one formulation adjuvant d). The suspension is adjusted to a pH value between 6.5 and 8 by adding an acid or a base, and is then dried to obtain the solid formulation.

Abstract: Technology is provided for treating recirculating water in a system to control algae in, for example, a cooling water, an evaporative condenser, a heat exchanger, or a decorative fountain. A solid composition comprising terbuthylazine dispersed in polyethylene glycol is contacted with recirculating water. The polyethylene glycol slowly dissolves, and the terbuthylazine is delivered into the water. The composition is preferably prepared by dispersing the terbuthylazine in molten polyethylene glycol followed by molding and solidifying. A preferred polyethylene glycol has an average molecular weight of about 8,000. The system can accomplish addition of terbuthylazine to recirculated water without the need for a dosing pump and without exposure of operating personnel to terbuthylazine.

Abstract: Aqueous pesticidial concentrate emulsions or microemulsions are described which are storage stable after exposure to temperatures ranging from 60° C. to ?20° C.

Abstract: This invention provides for, inter alia, a herbicidal composition comprising a mixture of: A. a herbicidally effective amount of at least one compound of the formula where V and Z are defined in the specification; and B. an antidote.

Abstract: Described are plant growth regulation compositions and methods utilizing combinations of Class A and Class B gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors. Preferred methods and compositions involve the combination of trinexapac-ethyl with either or both of flurprimidol and paclobutrazol, in particular to provide a synergistic effect in the regulation of the growth of turfgrass.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations which comprise firstly arylsulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinones and secondly herbicidally active compounds and/or safeners listed in the description, and which can be used with particularly good results for the selective control of weeds in various crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the alteration of fertility in plants through modulation of floral GABA levels. The techniques of the invention may find use in plant breeding techniques. Also provided by the invention are assays for the screening of candidate modulators of GABA metabolism or GABA analogs through the identification of affects on fertility following application of the candidate modulator to a plant. The technique provides an alternative to animal testing and is amenable to large scale application.