Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a plant growth regulator and/or fungicide and/or insecticide and/or acaricide and the preparation process thereof. Additionally, the present invention discloses the use of a plant growth regulator and/or fungicide and/or insecticide and/or acaricide to prepare a composition and the use of a composition to ensure high yield per area of a corn crop. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods to reduce excessive growth of corn plants, to strengthen stems, the root system and adventitious roots of corn plants, to combat diseases and pests and to confer resistance to pest control, as well as a method to identify a composition that ensures high corn crop yield.

Abstract: The disclosure provides thiol-containing alkyl fatty acid compound formulations for intravenous, parenteral or oral administration. The compositions of the present technology have optimal controlled bioavailability and are useful for treating metabolic dysfunctions such as pre-diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and diabetes. Also provided are methods of treatment comprising the daily administration of the disclosed thiol-containing alkyl fatty acid formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal heteroaryl-alkyl-oxy-substituted heteroaryl/phenyl-pyridazine-diones and heteroaryl-alkyl-oxy-substituted heteroaryl/phenyl-pyridazinone derivatives of formula (I), as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth; in particular the use in controlling weeds, such as broad-leaved dicotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: Methods and systems to improve application of seed applied components to seeds are disclosed. Environmentally controlled enclosures to test, evaluate and develop seed treatment solutions for certain geographical locations are provided. Controlled environments during seed treatment application process in a production location improves the overall seed treatment efficiency and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having superior safety for protecting determinate soybean from damage by a plant pathogen. The method includes a step of applying mefentrifluconazole to foliage of determinate soybean, seeds of determinate soybean or a soil of the cultivation area of determinate soybean, wherein the application rate of mefentrifluconazole is 20 to 500 g per hectare of cultivation area.

Abstract: Adjuvant compositions for use with agrochemical solutions is provided; more specifically adjuvant compositions that may be used to prepare agrochemical formulations used in the field to control weeds, pests and plant pathogens that adversely affect crop production. The adjuvants improve coverage of the target foliage and exposure of the targeted weed, pest or plant pathogen to the active ingredient of the formulations without the need for increasing the amount of active ingredient applied while reducing spray drift and off-target application.

Abstract: Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

Abstract: A method of producing an agricultural product for improving immunity, the agriculture product being rice, includes: (1) soaking seeds of the agricultural product in a solution containing a magnetic material and a ?-glucan; (2) before planting the seeds, applying a bottom fertilizer to a paddy field for the agricultural product, the bottom fertilizer including an organic fertilizer, the magnetic material, an oyster shell powder, the ?-glucan and an organic zinc; and (3) at tillering stage, applying a topdressing to the paddy filed, the topdressing including the ?-glucan and the organic zinc.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having superior crop selectivity for weed control in a cultivation area of determinate soybean. The method includes a step of applying trifludimoxazin in a cultivation area of determinate soybean.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to FR901464 and/or spliceostatin C compounds and their use as herbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to compositions for crop protection and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: Granular compositions comprising at least one herbicide that inhibits microtubule assembly, at least one herbicide that inhibits cell wall synthesis, and a surfactant, and methods for making and using such compositions, are generally described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of agricultural fungicides, and discloses a compound with fungicidal activity, a fungicide composition and a preparation using the compound as an active ingredient, and a use thereof. The structure of the fungicidal compound is represented by formula (I) or formula (II). The fungicidal compound and the preparation containing the fungicidal compound in the present invention can achieve a remarkable prevention and control effect against cucumber downy mildew and rice sheath blight.

Abstract: Provided is an external composition excellent in stability and impression from use. An external composition containing (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid and salts of ascorbic acid, (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of 3-O-ethylascorbic acid, salts of 3-O-ethylascorbic acid, and hydroxylated lecithin, and (C) polyethylene glycol is prepared.

Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing a combination of herbicides are provided. In particular, the present invention relates to aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions containing a particulate encapsulated acetanilide herbicide and a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor (PPO inhibitor).

Abstract: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. Under such circumstances, the development of novel agricultural and horticultural insecticides is desired. The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising a 1H-pyrrolo-condensed heterocyclic compound represented by the general formula (1): {wherein A and A1 each represent a nitrogen atom, R3 and R4 each represent a haloalkyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, R1 represents a halogen atom, and m represents 0 or 2}, an N-oxide thereof or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method for using the insecticide.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having superior crop selectivity for weed control in a cultivation area of field corn. The method includes a step of applying trifludimoxazin in a cultivation area of field corn.

Abstract: A composition comprising a chelate-based ternary complex is useful for: (1) at least in-part disabling existing populations of microorganisms; and (2) at least in-part inhibiting growth of new microorganism populations. The chelate-based ternary complex comprises a hydrogen peroxide component, a plant compatible growth promoter component and a divalent zinc ion component. The plant compatible growth promoter component may comprise a urea component or a gluconate component or a salicylate component.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for improving corn growth comprising applying an effective amount of gibberellic acid and abscisic acid to the corn plant, wherein the weight ratio of GA3:ABA is from about 10:1 to about 14:1.

Abstract: Provided herein are isolated yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp., compositions comprising yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp., methods of using the compositions to increase yield of soybean plants, plant parts, and soybean plants derived therefrom, and methods of making the compositions. Such yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp. are in certain instances referred to herein as simply “Methylobacterium”. In certain embodiments, yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp. can be distinguished from other yield neutral or yield negative Methylobacterium by assaying the Methylobacterium sp. for improved yield in a controlled environment (i.e. a growth chamber or greenhouse) or in a field test in comparison to untreated control plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides yield and early vigor enhancing compositions comprising Methylobacterium sp., methods for improving corn yield and early vigor, and methods of making the compositions. Also provided are isolated yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp.